Climate and Finance Innovations (ClimaFii) Alliance

The ClimaFii Alliance is a five-year initiative accelerating climate innovation and inclusive finance for microenterprises across Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. We support early-stage startups delivering clean energy and electric mobility solutions that raise productivity, increase incomes, and build resilience for small business owners—while reducing emissions and local pollution.

Eligibility criteria:

• Product-Market Fit: Must have a minimum viable product (MVP) in the market with proven usage by microentrepreneurs. Clear solution to a specific market problem, preferably tech-enabled for clean energy solutions.
• Team: Strong, adaptable team with expertise in their problem space, willing to learn and adapt, and responsive to feedback and coaching. At least one co-founder based in Africa.
• Impact: Tracks (or will be tracking) impact metrics for microentrepreneur livelihoods with gender lens.

Business requirements:

• Registered and operational business in SSA
• Company must have potential to reach at least 2,000 customers by the end of Year 1 of the program.
• Company must have potential for, or be exploring, financial-service-provider partnerships. 
• Clear need for accelerator support and potential to scale