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UNHCR Innovation Accelerator

What we offer

The Innovation Accelerator provides tailored support to help mature, high-impact solutions scale sustainably within UNHCR and beyond. Selected projects receive a combination of technical, financial, and strategic support to strengthen implementation, learning, and adoption.
Seed funding to design and test solutions

Tailored financial support

Mentorship from innovation and sector experts.

Technical & operational expertise

Peer learning through a global network of innovators.

Monitoring, evaluation, & learning support

Technical guidance on design, prototyping, and evaluation.

Access to UNHCR networks, partners, & research communities

Projects in the Accelerator

The Innovation Accelerator supports high-potential solutions that are ready to scale across UNHCR and the humanitarian system.

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Connectivity for Refugees

Improving access to affordable and reliable internet connectivity for refugees, enabling better access to information, services, education, and livelihoods.

People in the field testing new solutions

Inclusive Digital Economy Alliance (IDEA)

Building sustainable pathways to livelihood opportunities in the global digital economy for refugees and host communities.

Innovators and community members collaborating on humanitarian solutions

Early Warning System for Forced Displacement

Strengthening early warning and anticipatory action to help communities and humanitarian actors prepare for and respond to displacement risks.

Apply to the Innovation Accelerator

Have a high-potential innovation ready to scale? The UNHCR Innovation Accelerator's first call for applications is now open. Find out more about this opportunity and apply by clicking the button below.

Get in touch with the Accelerator team

Connect with the Innovation Accelerator team to learn more about how we scale promising ideas, explore eligibility, or discuss whether your project is ready to take the next step.