Climate Business Grant
In context
This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and large companies and 1 other, at prototype and pilot stage, seed stage and Series A. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Global-South, Asia and Africa and 1 other.
IFC invests in private sector projects that mitigate and adapt to climate change in developing countries, financing low-carbon infrastructure, green technologies, and sustainable industries. Eligible applicants are private companies and projects demonstrating climate impact in energy, infrastructure, and related sectors.
About this grant
This climate business programme provides investment and advisory support to private sector companies developing climate solutions in emerging markets. It covers renewable energy, green buildings, and climate-smart agriculture, with funding available as grants alongside equity, debt, concessional finance, blended finance and project finance instruments. Startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, large companies, nonprofits, social enterprises and consortia can apply. The programme welcomes businesses at all stages from prototype and pilot through to mature scale. Applicants must operate or deploy in the Global South, Asia, Latin America, Africa or the Middle East and North Africa. Projects should demonstrate potential to mobilise private capital and deliver measurable climate impact.
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Key requirements
- ✓Private sector project with demonstrated climate mitigation or adaptation impact
- ✓Located in or serving developing countries
- ✓Focus on low-carbon infrastructure, green technology, or sustainable industry
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Climate Business?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL-SOUTH, ASIA, AFRICA, LATAM; startup, sme, large-company, social-enterprise.
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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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