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Impact Investments Programme Grant

Funding route · no open call

Amount
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Who can apply
Start-ups, SMEs, social enterprises and 1 more · Global South, Asia, Africa and 1 more

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In context

This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and social enterprises 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.

Summary

Impact investments into social ventures using breakthrough technology to solve poverty-related challenges at scale, with focus on agricultural inputs, food preservation, fleet electrification, and sustainable building materials. Eligible for ventures addressing these sectors in emerging markets.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 5 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

This programme makes equity and growth-equity investments in social ventures that use breakthrough technology to tackle economic barriers for people living in extreme poverty. It focuses on agri-tech, clean energy, food systems, and land rights, seeking ventures with demonstrated pathways to measurable economic development impact for the poorest populations. Startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, social enterprises and nonprofits are eligible. The programme operates globally, including in the Global South. Ventures at prototype or pilot stage through Series B growth stage can apply. Applicants must show that their technology-driven solutions directly benefit people living on under $2.15 per day and address genuine barriers to economic development in the eligible sectors.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Venture must utilize breakthrough technology to address poverty-related challenges
  • ✓Focus on one of four areas: agricultural inputs, food preservation, emerging-market fleet electrification, or sustainable building materials
  • ✓Demonstrated scalability and impact potential in emerging markets
  • ✓Social venture or impact-focused business model

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Impact Investments Programme?
Eligibility covers start-ups, SMEs, social enterprises and non-profits in the Global South, Asia, Africa and Latin America.

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