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This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and social enterprises and 2 others, at pre-seed, seed stage and prototype and pilot stage. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Subsaharan-Africa and Global-South.

Summary

Blended finance vehicles that co-invest with other capital providers to support early-stage and higher-risk renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and emerging markets. Oikocredit structures concessional and commercial capital to de-risk clean energy deployment in underserved regions.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 4 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

This call supports early-stage and higher-risk renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and emerging markets through blended finance vehicles. The funding structures concessional and commercial capital alongside co-investment from other providers to de-risk clean energy deployment in underserved regions. Startups, small and medium enterprises, social enterprises, cooperatives and nonprofits at pre-seed, seed or prototype-pilot stage are eligible. Projects must align with the funder's development cooperative mission and demonstrate potential for renewable energy impact in target geographies. The instrument combines grant funding with concessional and project finance to support projects that would otherwise struggle to access capital.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Early-stage or higher-risk renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and emerging markets
  • ✓Co-investment structure with other capital providers
  • ✓Alignment with Oikocredit's ecumenical development cooperative mission

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Blended Finance?
Eligibility covers organisations in SUBSAHARAN-AFRICA, GLOBAL-SOUTH; startup, sme, social-enterprise, cooperative, nonprofit.

About this sector

Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.

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Sourcefunder-discovery
EligibilitySUBSAHARAN-AFRICA, GLOBAL-SOUTH
Org typesstartup, sme, social-enterprise, cooperative, nonprofit
Last verified4 Sep 2026

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