Energy Efficiency grants — page 7
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Programmes for industrial efficiency, building retrofits, heat recovery and demand reduction. Typical funders are UK DESNZ and the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund, the US DOE, EU LIFE and Horizon, and utility efficiency-obligation schemes. Listed below are the open energy efficiency grant calls in that landscape, taken from each funder's own notice and re-checked on every refresh.
Energy grants divide into two families that rarely share a form. Deployment pots such as the EU Innovation Fund, the US Department of Energy and the UK Net Zero Innovation Portfolio back kit that already works, usually at 30 to 50 per cent intervention rates against matched private capital. Earlier research calls, Horizon Europe and ARPA-E and Innovate UK among them, fund lower technology readiness at far smaller cheques. Applying to the wrong family is the most common reason a strong project scores badly.
This page lists open energy efficiency grants currently tracked by Raise Lens — 629 of them right now, sorted with the soonest deadline first. Every listing has been classified against the sustainability taxonomy rather than matched on keywords, so what appears here is energy efficiency work rather than anything whose description happens to mention it.
The funders publishing energy efficiency grants here include M Capital, Research Council of Norway, Creative Destruction Lab, among 2 others. Who is funding matters as much as what: eligibility, reporting burden and the realistic timeline to a decision vary far more between funders than between individual calls.
Geographic coverage on this page spans GLOBAL, LATAM, ASIA, SE-ASIA, SOUTH-ASIA. Eligibility is usually tied to where the work happens or where the applying organisation is registered, and the two are not always the same — worth checking before investing time in an application.
A Corporate Venture Capital Fund Technology
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M Ventures Technology is a corporate venture capital fund investing in electronics, semiconductors, computing, data storage, display technologies, and digital transformation solutions with explicit sustainability focus. It funds companies from early stage through growth across frontier technology and clean-tech sectors.
The Green Platform Initiative
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A Norwegian government research and development initiative funding green transition and sustainable innovation projects across Norwegian industry. Eligible applicants can pursue R&D projects that advance clean energy, sustainability, and industrial decarbonization.
Climate Seed-Stage Program Stream
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CDL Climate is a seed-stage accelerator program for climate technology companies that provides mentorship and support through the funder's network to help founders scale sustainable solutions. The program targets early-stage climate tech startups seeking capital, guidance, and connections to scale their technologies.
Annual List: Each year, 100 of the most innovative energy and climate tech start-ups are selected to join a global recognition and networking programme…
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SET100 is an annual recognition and networking programme that selects 100 innovative energy and climate tech start-ups, amplifying their visibility and connecting them to investors, partners, and experts. It is designed for early-stage climate and energy technology companies seeking market acceleration and investor access.
Tech Festival for Energy and Climate Innovation
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An annual one-day festival event convening innovators, startups, corporates, policymakers, investors, and public organisations working on energy and climate tech solutions. Participants can network, showcase solutions, and connect with funding and partnership opportunities in the global energy transition.
An annual international competition for early-stage startups and young companies innovating across the energy transition
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An annual international competition recognizing and awarding five outstanding start-ups and young companies innovating across five transformative energy-transition categories. Eligible applicants are early-stage innovators globally working on solutions for the global energy transition and climate.
Market Niches Grant
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This is a Pillar 3 grant from the funder offering up to $275,000 to unlock strategic investments in new technologies and green transformative agendas across the Caribbean region. It targets private-sector development and innovation in green economy and technology sectors.
Climate Goals: Supports the advancement of ambitious climate goals that accelerate Asia's just energy transition
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This grant supports organizations advancing ambitious climate goals that accelerate a just energy transition across Asia. It funds climate policy and energy transition initiatives in the Asian region.
Corporate Engagement
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This grant encourages and supports businesses in achieving net-zero emissions targets through collaborative engagement with the funder. It is designed for corporations seeking funding or partnership to accelerate their decarbonization and climate commitments.
Sustainable Finance
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This grant supports financial institutions in Asia to develop innovative financial mechanisms and solutions that accelerate the clean energy transition. It targets partnerships between funders and financial sector players to mobilize capital for renewable energy and related decarbonization projects.
Just Energy Transition
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This grant funds projects advancing a just energy transition in Asia that prioritizes equity and protects vulnerable communities while enabling long-term economic growth. It targets organizations working on energy transition, climate mitigation, and inclusive development in Asian markets.
Clean Energy Solutions
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This grant funds clean energy projects and solutions that drive economic growth and sustainable development across Asia. It targets organizations working on renewable energy deployment and the energy transition to support livelihoods and climate goals in the region.
Energy Programme
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The funder's Energy Programme is a domain-focused investment initiative supporting energy-transition startups from pre-seed through Series B, partnering with organizations like Ørsted Propel and New Energy Challenge. The programme targets founders building solutions across the energy transition landscape.
A Global Climate Tech Fund with Asia-Pacific Focus
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The funder invests globally (with APAC focus) in climate tech companies pursuing cost-competitive alternatives to fossil fuels, particularly in energy efficiency, clean transportation fuels, and industrial decarbonisation. The fund takes a hands-on private equity approach with a curated portfolio of ~14 companies.
Fund EX1: Exploratory fund sleeve (EX1) with open Investment Analyst hiring, focused on early-stage venture investments
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The funder is hiring Investment Analysts for an exploratory fund sleeve (EX1) focused on early-stage venture investments in climate tech and deep tech sectors aligned with their impact-scaling thesis. The fund targets companies in energy, cleantech, computing, connectivity, mobility, industrials, and materials.
Pioneer City Partnerships – Climate-Neutral City
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This grant funds large, small and medium-sized towns to join 'Pioneer City' partnerships aimed at achieving climate neutrality, with 11 million Euros available across two proposal calls. Eligible applicants are municipalities and urban authorities in Austria seeking to implement climate action and energy transition initiatives.
A Pan-African Growth-Stage Impact Fund III
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The funder Africa People and Planet Fund III invests up to $147M in growth-stage companies across Africa that are transforming markets in climate, energy, mobility, and consumer sectors with positive people and planet impact. The fund targets bold entrepreneurs building scalable businesses in these thematic areas.
Fossil-Free Energy
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This grant supports organisations working to accelerate Europe's transition away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy systems. It targets a broad range of actors driving decarbonisation and energy system transformation across the continent.
Europe's Industrial Transformation
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This grant funds organisations working to decarbonise European industry and transition to clean production methods. It targets industrial actors, technology providers, and supporting organisations across the EU seeking to reduce emissions and accelerate clean manufacturing.
Major EU Low-Carbon Technology Funding Programme – Calls for Proposals
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The funder is one of the world's largest funding programmes for demonstrating innovative low-carbon technologies and processes, financed by EU Emissions Trading System revenues. It is open to projects across all EU Member States that advance low-carbon innovation in energy, industry, and related sectors.
Carbon-Free Campus
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This grant funds schools and students to assess their carbon footprint and implement tangible emissions-reduction actions using a structured pedagogical framework. It targets educational institutions seeking to decarbonize operations and build climate literacy among learners.
Horizon Europe – Climate, Energy and Mobility cluster
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Horizon Europe funding for research and innovation projects addressing climate change, renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable transport, and related environmental challenges. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, companies, and consortia across EU member states and associated countries.
Green City Kigali
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Green City Kigali is a flagship investment programme linking affordable housing development with climate-resilient and green building technologies in Rwanda's capital. The fund targets developers, housing providers, and climate-tech implementers building or retrofitting homes to meet affordability and climate-resilience standards.
Ireme Invest: A financing facility boosting private sector access to climate finance, targeting startups and SMEs
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Ireme Invest is a financing facility providing climate finance to private sector startups and SMEs in Rwanda, with a focus on green businesses and clean energy. The fund has deployed RWF 2.7 billion in investments and offers accessible financing pathways for early-stage climate entrepreneurs.
Energy: Supports energy transition projects at the territorial level, including community renewable energy initiatives…
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This grant funds energy transition projects at the local and territorial level, with a focus on community-led renewable energy initiatives and local actors driving the energy transition. It targets organizations and communities working to deploy renewable energy and advance decarbonization at the grassroots level.
South West Energy Fund
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SWEF is an energy-focused grant fund managed by the funder that supports community-led energy projects and social welfare initiatives in Greater Lincolnshire. The fund aims to advance energy transition and community resilience in the region.
Private Equity – Environmental Impact
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The funder invests private equity capital in innovative businesses addressing environmental challenges, with a focus on net zero transition and resource efficiency across climate and environmental sectors. The fund targets both emerging and developed markets globally.
Team Training: 8-week programme for startups and visionaries working on energy transition solutions; covers business…
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An 8-week accelerator programme for startups and visionaries developing energy transition solutions, covering business model development, product methods, pitching, financing, legal/tax, and team building. Designed for early-stage founders working on decarbonisation and clean energy technologies.
Team Development
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A 12-month intensive accelerator programme for energy startups with mature business models, offering mentoring, business learning, product development support, financing referrals, and co-working space. Designed to help early-stage energy companies scale and access capital.
Super-Efficient ACs (GCEA)
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This grant funds the scaling and deployment of super-efficient air conditioning technologies to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from room air conditioners globally. It targets innovators, manufacturers, and organizations working to accelerate the adoption of high-efficiency cooling solutions.
A Pacific Northwest CleanTech Accelerator
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An 18-week virtual accelerator program supporting early-stage cleantech hardware and software startups in the Pacific Northwest, providing mentorship, curriculum, and industry connections with post-program investment opportunities. Eligible for startups developing climate and clean technology solutions.
Healthy and Sustainable Housing
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The funder funds associations and nonprofits working to combat poor housing and expand access to healthier, more sustainable living conditions. The grant supports housing-focused interventions that integrate health and sustainability principles.
Climate & Sustainability
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The funder invests in innovative entrepreneurs building technologies and business models that accelerate the clean energy transition through improved efficiency, cost reduction, and renewable energy adoption. The fund targets early-stage startups and entrepreneurs developing scalable solutions in cleantech and sustainability.
Access to Energy and Basic Services
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This programme provides funding for safe, efficient, and accessible energy and basic services infrastructure in communities within the funder's operational areas. It targets energy access and service delivery improvements in underserved regions.
Growth Capital for Australia's Net Zero Transition
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Growth capital fund for businesses scaling Australia's net zero transition, with sector expertise and know-how backing. Targets companies advancing clean energy and decarbonization across industrial and energy sectors.
A European Infrastructure Private Equity Fund
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The funder is a private equity fund investing in infrastructure assets that improve resource efficiency and business resilience, particularly in sustainability-oriented sectors like water and energy. The fund targets growth-stage and mature infrastructure companies seeking optimization and expansion capital.
Multilateral Trust Fund Project Funding
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The CCAC Trust Fund finances projects in developing countries that deliver climate mitigation, air quality, and development co-benefits through national policy development and implementation of mitigation measures. Eligible implementing partners include IGOs, NGOs, UN agencies, and government entities working at country, multi-country, and regional levels.
Venture investment programme targeting companies accelerating the clean energy transition
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A venture investment programme by the funder targeting companies that are accelerating the clean energy transition across unspecified stages and sectors. The fund invests in climate-tech and clean-energy companies, though specific investment criteria, ticket size, and geographic scope are not disclosed.
a US venture fund
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The funder Fund invests in commercialization-stage technology companies improving resource efficiency across digital transformation, energy, power, supply chain, and logistics. The fund targets proven technologies with strong unit economics and defensible assets, leading or co-leading financings and taking active board seats.
Industrial Innovation Fund
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The funder invests in early-stage companies developing high-value innovations that improve efficiency, differentiation, and sustainability in resource-intensive industries like energy and industrials. The fund targets solutions with proven market fit and leverages 20+ years of sector expertise.
Bridge to Success – BRIdge Alfa
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Co-financed EU grant supporting Polish R&D projects at pre-seed and seed phase through proof-of-concept funding, with up to $7.5M available. Targets innovative deep-tech, cleantech, energy, and industrial-manufacturing research with a Polish-element requirement.
Investeringer i virksomheder (Direct Company Investments)
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The funder offers direct equity investments in innovative and dynamic companies across general, deep-tech, and green-transition sectors. This is a portfolio investment programme open to companies at various stages seeking growth capital.
Fund Investments
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EIFO acts as a limited partner investor in professionally managed funds, providing Danish state-backed capital to fund managers across deep-tech, green-transition, and general sectors. This is a fund-of-funds vehicle targeting fund managers seeking anchor investment rather than direct project applicants.
Clean Energy Finance from a State Green Bank
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NY Green Bank is a state-sponsored finance entity that mobilizes private investment into New York's clean energy markets, funding renewable energy, energy efficiency, and building decarbonization projects. It partners with the private sector to deploy capital across the clean energy transition.
Growth equity fund investing in European companies with revenues above €1m that address environmental or social challenges
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Growth equity fund investing minority or majority stakes in European companies with €1m+ revenue that address environmental or social challenges, targeting profitable growth. Eligible sectors include energy efficiency, circular economy, recycling, green chemistry, education, health, and social services.
a climate-focused venture fund closing round two
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The funder Earth Fund II is a deep tech climate venture fund investing in breakthrough decarbonisation technologies across industrial sectors globally, from Pre-Seed to Series B stage. It targets companies with dominant unit economics in cost of ownership that drive measurable emissions reductions.
Clean Energy and Cooking
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This grant accelerates deployment of clean off-grid energy and modern cooking solutions in developing markets through results-based financing mechanisms. It targets organizations working to expand access to renewable energy and clean cooking technologies in underserved regions.
Green Transition in Moldova
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This grant funds energy efficiency modernizations and renewable energy projects to enhance energy security in Moldova. It is open to organizations implementing clean energy and energy transition initiatives in Moldova.