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The UNICEF Global Learning Innovation Hub has announced a groundbreaking portfolio initiative called the "Blue Unicorn Farm," which seeks innovative EdTech solutions to address the global learning crisis.

With up to $150,000 in funding available for selected EdTech tools, the portfolio, launched in June 2024, aims to fund and support cutting-edge educational technologies that can transform learning outcomes for millions of children worldwide, particularly in low-resource settings.

Eligibility

• Eligible applicants for the Blue Unicorn Farm initiative include technology companies, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations with evidence-backed EdTech tools. Additionally, selected tools will be showcased on the Learning Cabinet, a global platform for innovative EdTech tools, and will engage with local ecosystems for market insights and collaboration.

• Solutions will be evaluated based on their potential to impact over 100 million children, grounding in the science of learning, proven evidence of positive outcomes, secure data management, adaptability to low-resource contexts, and overall affordability and innovation. To this end, the Learning Innovation Hub, alongside with partners such as the Asian Development Bank, ARM, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland, and others, have developed a stringent methodology to assess EdTech tools, called the EdTech for Good Framework. The program is particularly interested in solutions that employ innovative approaches such as personalized and adaptive learning, formative assessment, and immersive learning experiences.

Post Date: August 14, 2024