Growing Digital Innovation Funding Window for Early-Stage Enterprises

The Growing Digital Innovation Funding Window offers early-stage enterprises an opportunity to accelerate the development and deployment of digital solutions for energy and climate impact. This initiative focuses on de-risking digital solutions at an early stage, supporting product development and market validation, and enhancing the security and reliability of digital systems.

Eligible companies can receive matched, non-repayable grant financing ranging from USD 150,000 to USD 300,000 for up to thirty-six months, along with tailored technical assistance and venture-building support. This program aims to strengthen gender inclusion, ensure compliance with environmental and social standards, and facilitate ecosystem engagement.

Eligible companies include legally registered private, for-profit entities that have developed a minimum viable product and moved beyond the ideation stage. They must demonstrate a clear connection between their digital solution and relevant sectors such as renewable energy, clean cooking, or climate adaptation. Applicants should show committed founders, measurable benefits to target communities, and contributions to enterprise resilience and green job creation.

Matched, non-repayable grant financing ranging from USD 150,000 to USD 300,000 for up to thirty-six months, with disbursements tied to the achievement of agreed milestones.