ClimaFii Alliance Program by Upaya Social Ventures
The ClimaFii Alliance is a five-year initiative anchored by Shell Foundation in partnership with Accion, with co-funding from UK aid through the UK government's Transforming Energy Access platform. Upaya Social Ventures leads the India program, supporting SMEs and startups delivering clean energy and Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) solutions to micro-entrepreneurs. The program targets sectors such as Food, Agriculture & Allied, Waste Management & Circularity, Mobility & Logistics
About this scheme
The ClimaFii Alliance is a five-year initiative anchored by Shell Foundation in partnership with Accion, with co-funding from UK aid through the UK government's Transforming Energy Access platform. Upaya Social Ventures leads the India program, supporting SMEs and startups delivering clean energy and Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) solutions to micro-entrepreneurs.
The program targets sectors such as Food, Agriculture & Allied, Waste Management & Circularity, Mobility & Logistics, Bioenergy, and Textiles & Handicrafts. It aims to drive sustainable growth, increase productivity, strengthen livelihoods, and build climate resilience across rural India.
Selected businesses receive technical support, expert advisory access, investment readiness guidance, impact measurement support, GTM and market expansion assistance, and opportunities for market linkages. All cohort companies receive up to $70,000 through a business-friendly, no-interest loan, with additional potential for follow-on funding.
Who can apply
- Purpose-driven, for-profit businesses manufacturing, distributing, aggregating, importing, wholesaling, or retailing clean energy solutions for productive use by micro-entrepreneurs.
- Must be creating dignified jobs or livelihoods for micro-entrepreneurs.
- Registered and operating in India.
- Should create market linkages, including buy-back arrangements with micro-entrepreneurs.
- Should supply clean energy or DRE solutions to micro-entrepreneurs or micro-businesses.
- Mid-growth stage businesses with the potential to reach 3000, 5000 micro-entrepreneurs.
- Preference for businesses operating in low-income states or districts.
- Preference for women-led or women-impacting enterprises.
- Ability to commit to the ten-month program.
- Operating in key sectors: Food & Agriculture, Waste Management & Circularity, Mobility & Logistics, Bioenergy, or Textiles & Handicrafts.
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How much funding does ClimaFii Alliance Program by Upaya Social Ventures provide?
ClimaFii Alliance Program by Upaya Social Ventures provides up to Rs. 63 lakh. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.
Is ClimaFii Alliance Program by Upaya Social Ventures currently accepting applications?
Applications currently closed. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.
Does ClimaFii Alliance Program by Upaya Social Ventures take equity?
No. This program is listed as equity-free, which means the funding does not dilute your shareholding. Review the official terms for any debt or convertible components.
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