About this opportunity
A great product in women’s health still needs a brand that customers, investors and partners can trust at first glance. That is exactly the gap the WomanKind Creative Grant is built to close. WomanKind Alliance, a nonprofit that supports companies developing solutions in women’s health, is offering a selected startup a full branding and design partnership valued at US$15,000, sponsored by creative agency Alfa Charlie. The support is delivered as professional services rather than a cash payment, so the winning company does not pay the usual cost of the engagement.
The partnership runs six weeks and is scheduled to kick off in mid January 2027. It opens with a six hour brand strategy workshop covering your core values, target audience, competitors, market positioning, unique strengths and brand personality. From there the agency develops your visual identity, including the logo, colour palette, typography recommendations and other visual elements, and hands over a Brand Compass Book. The final week focuses on priority brand assets such as pitch decks and packaging, and afterwards you get three follow up consultations to review how the branding is landing, gather feedback and work through questions as they come up.
Every startup innovating in women’s health is encouraged to apply, from reproductive and menstrual health to diagnostics, healthcare access and other areas of women’s healthcare, with a warm spot reserved for femtech, where some of the most impactful innovation is happening today. WomanKind uses an inclusive definition of women’s health that recognises the experiences of cisgender women, transgender women and non binary people who identify as women. All stages are welcome, though the grant suits early stage and Series A companies that are gaining traction and preparing for growth, and founders who are ready for a full rebrand. Applications are open worldwide, including founders based in Africa, with one practical note: shortlisted founders need to be available for meetings during the organisers’ standard hours of 8am to 5pm Pacific Standard Time.
This winter edition opened on 1 October and closes on 1 November 2026. Every applicant is invited to a 30 minute video call by mid December, the main winner is notified by 31 December 2026, and other applicants hear back in early January 2027. WomanKind normally selects one main winner twice a year and may occasionally offer microgrants or strategy workshops to other applicants, though those extra awards are not guaranteed. Judging looks at the originality of your approach, the potential impact of your product or service, how clearly you communicate your mission, evidence that you understand the problem you are solving, and how much you would genuinely benefit from a full brand strategy and identity. The application form is on the official WomanKind page, applications stay private, and if you want a non disclosure agreement signed before submitting you can arrange it by emailing hello@designforwomankind.org first. No application fee is stated on the official page.
What you receive
- A six week design partnership with sponsored creative agency Alfa Charlie, valued at US$15,000 and delivered free of the usual cost
- A six hour brand strategy workshop covering core values, target audience, competitors, market positioning, unique strengths and brand personality
- A professional visual identity including logo, colour palette, typography recommendations and other visual elements, plus a Brand Compass Book
- Design of priority business and marketing materials in the final week, which may include pitch decks and packaging
- Three follow up consultations to review implementation, gather feedback and answer questions after the partnership
- A clearer brand that helps you communicate your product and mission to customers, investors and other stakeholders
Who can apply
- A startup developing a product or service that improves women’s health, including femtech, reproductive health, menstrual health, diagnostics and healthcare access
- All stages are welcome, with the grant best suited to early stage and Series A companies that are gaining traction and preparing for growth
- Founders ready for a full rebrand, including logo, typography, colour palette and visual identity
- A clear understanding of the health problem you are addressing and evidence that your founders know the challenge well
- Open worldwide, including international applicants based in Africa, with meetings available during the organisers’ hours of 8am to 5pm Pacific Standard Time, Monday to Friday
- WomanKind uses an inclusive definition of women’s health covering cisgender women, transgender women and non binary people who identify as women
Who should not apply
- Companies working outside women’s health are not the audience for this grant
- The award is delivered as professional design services, not as a cash payment
- Normally one main winner is selected per edition, though the organisation may occasionally offer microgrants or strategy workshops to other applicants, with no guarantee
- The provider publishes no country exclusion list for this grant
Documents to prepare
- Your email address and full name on the application form
- Your organisation or company name
- Your location and time zone
- Your current stage or funding status, choosing from Bootstrapped, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A or Grant funded and Non profit
- A description of your company, the health problem you are solving, your product or service, your goals and why you need brand strategy and design support, across the five form pages
How to apply
- Read the grant overview on the official WomanKind Creative Grant page first
- If you want a non disclosure agreement before submitting, email hello@designforwomankind.org to arrange it
- Open the official application form linked from the WomanKind grant page
- Answer the form pages covering your details, company, stage, location and the story of your solution
- Explain your health problem, your product or service, your goals and why branding support matters now
- Submit before 1 November 2026 and watch your inbox for the video call invitation by mid December
Selection process
- Applications for this winter edition opened 1 October 2026 and close 1 November 2026
- All applicants are invited to a 30 minute video call by mid December 2026, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Pacific Standard Time
- The main winner is notified by 31 December 2026, and other applicants receive updates in early January 2027
- Judging weighs originality, potential impact, clarity of purpose, understanding of the problem and the strength of your branding needs
- The winning company begins the six week design partnership in mid January 2027
Sources and verification
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The UNICEF Office of Innovation has opened the second annual Femtech Ventures call, offering selected companies up to US$100,000 in funding, twelve months of technical mentorship and access to UNICEF global network. Applications close on 4 November 2026. It is aimed at early and growth stage companies in emerging markets building open source solutions with frontier technologies.
Questions applicants ask
Is the grant a cash award?
No. The US$15,000 value is delivered as a six week brand strategy and design partnership by sponsored agency Alfa Charlie, so the selected company receives professional services rather than money.
Can founders outside the United States apply?
Yes. Applications are open worldwide, including founders based in Africa, but shortlisted founders should be available for meetings during the organisers’ standard hours of 8am to 5pm Pacific Standard Time, Monday to Friday.
How many companies are selected each round?
WomanKind normally selects one main winner twice a year. It may occasionally provide microgrants or strategy workshops to other applicants, but those additional awards are not guaranteed.
Are applications kept confidential?
The organisers state that applications are kept private. If you would like WomanKind to sign a non disclosure agreement before submission, email them first.
Is there a fee to apply?
No application fee is stated on the official grant page.
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