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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, Africa and Asia and 1 other.
Finnfund makes direct equity and debt investments in financially viable, responsible companies operating in developing countries that advance sustainable development across forestry, agriculture, renewable energy, financial institutions, and digital infrastructure. The fund targets projects with clear commercial viability and measurable sustainability impact.
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Finnfund invests in financially viable projects of responsible companies operating in developing countries that promote sustainable development. Sectors include forestry, agriculture, renewable energy, financial institutions, and digital infrastructure.
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Key requirements
- ✓Project must be financially viable and commercially sound
- ✓Company must operate in a developing country and demonstrate responsible business practices
- ✓Project must advance sustainable development in one of the core sectors: forestry, agriculture, renewable energy, financial institutions, or digital infrastructure
- ✓Direct investment structure (equity or debt); not a grant programme
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Direct Investments?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL-SOUTH, AFRICA, ASIA, 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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