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Blended Finance (Hummingbird One / Charm Impact) Grant

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A climate venture fund based in Netherlands

Summary

Blended finance investment through Hummingbird One to support early-stage renewable energy companies scaling in Sub-Saharan Africa. The fund combines concessional capital with commercial investors to de-risk and accelerate clean energy deployment in underserved markets.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 11 Aug 2026Accurate?

About this grant

This blended finance opportunity supports early-stage renewable energy companies scaling across Sub-Saharan Africa. The fund combines concessional capital with commercial investment to reduce risk and accelerate clean energy deployment in underserved markets. Startups, SMEs, social enterprises and cooperatives at pre-seed, seed or Series A stage are eligible. Applicants must operate in or target Sub-Saharan Africa, demonstrate alignment with measurable development and environmental outcomes, and participate in the blended finance vehicle structure. The funding combines equity, concessional finance and grant elements available through the call.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Blended Finance (Hummingbird One / Charm Impact)?
Eligibility covers organisations in SUBSAHARAN-AFRICA; startup, sme, social-enterprise, cooperative. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.

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