OpenAcceleratorGlobal (open to Nigerians)

The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance – Call for Ideas

Climate Policy Initiative (The Lab)

Amount or benefit
Not stated by funder
Deadline
25 Oct 20267 days left
Where
Global (ODA-eligible countries; Africa a core region)
Apply on the official site

Who can apply

Proponents of innovative climate finance instruments targeting implementation in ODA-eligible developing countries (Africa is a core region), able to dedicate significant staff time during the cycle.

Applicant type
BusinessNonprofit/NGO
Business stage
IdeaEarly-stage
Location rule
Global (ODA-eligible countries; Africa a core region)
Global (open to Nigerians)
Sectors
Climate & environmentBusiness & entrepreneurshipEnergy

What you get

Not stated by funder

Notes
Develops financial vehicles (funds, instruments), not a cash grant to a business.

Deadline and status

Deadline
25 Oct 20267 days left
Deadline details
Preliminary applications due Sunday 25 October 2026, 11:59 pm PST (extended from 18 October), per the Lab's home page. Shown as Closed once the date has passed.
Status
Open

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (climatefinancelab.org) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteSubmit before 25 October 2026. Apply at climatefinancelab.org. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
20 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
climatefinancelab.org
From the official page
“Submit your application by October 25. … Oct 25 Preliminary Applications due”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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