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The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance (hereinafter referred to as the Lab) is an investor-led, public-private initiative that accelerates innovative well designed, early-stage climate finance solutions and instruments. The Lab is looking for innovative finance solutions that can unlock investment to tackle some of the most difficult climate and sustainable development challenges and investment opportunities for a net zero and resilient economy. Proposed sustainable finance vehicles should offer returns for private investors, create jobs and other local economic benefits, sustain biodiversity, improve climate resilience and/or decrease emissions.
To submit an idea for consideration in the Lab’s 11th cycle, please first create an account with Submittable or log in to your existing Submittable account. The deadline to submit a preliminary application is Thursday, November 7th at 11:59pm PST. More information on what the Lab is seeking and eligibility criteria, as well as the process and timeline, can be found here.
We ask you to please fill out the form in English. While the working language during the ideas' development for Brazil may be Portuguese, and for the Latin America program it may be Spanish, your submission will be reviewed by a global team of experts. Therefore, it is important that they are all able to read and understand the idea.
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The Catalytic Climate Finance Facility (CC Facility) is a partnership between CPI and Convergence that helps the most innovative blended climate finance structures become investable solutions that can be standardized, replicated, and scaled. The program provides bespoke technical assistance and working capital to accelerate the scaling and deployment of market-ready vehicles that have already executed pilots and/or have proven their investment model. The program’s support proactively addresses key barriers to raising private capital by building the capabilities of proponents to generate business traction, secure funding, and accelerate market rollout. Proponents benefit from customized technical support for up to 12 months from a dedicated team as well as from field experts, senior management, investor relations, communications, and operations teams.
Please note that first-time funds or vehicles are welcome to apply to the CC Facility, but the team should be able to demonstrate a proven track record and targeted experience within the relevant sectors, asset classes, and markets. Also, the applicant must be an established organization, with proof of incorporation and financial statements.
To submit an idea for consideration in the CC Facility’s 3rd cycle, please first create an account with Submittable or log in to your existing Submittable account. The deadline to submit a concept note application* is Thursday, October 24 at 23:59 PST. More information on what the CC Facility is seeking and eligibility criteria, as well as the process and timeline, can be found here.
*The CC Facility will review all concept notes and invite select applicants to submit a full proposal for consideration.