UNHCR Innovation Accelerator
The UNHCR Innovation Accelerator fast-tracks high-potential innovation pilots into scalable solutions that can be adopted across UNHCR and the wider humanitarian system. The program supports proven ideas to grow their reach, strengthen impact, and drive system-level change.
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.
Tailored financial support
Technical and operational expertise
Monitoring, evaluation, and learning support
Access to UNHCR networks, partners, and research communities
Improving access to affordable and reliable internet connectivity for refugees, enabling better access to information, services, education, and livelihoods.
Building sustainable pathways to livelihood opportunities in the global digital economy for refugees and host communities.
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? Apply to the UNHCR Innovation Accelerator and take your solution to the next level.
Get in touch with the Accelerator team
Connect with the UNHCR Innovation Accelerator team to learn more about the program, explore eligibility, or discuss whether your project is ready to scale.