San Francisco, 24 Sept 2025 – The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance (the Lab) has launched its 2026 Call for Ideas to select and incubate eight innovative solutions that can drive private climate investments in emerging markets. This cycle will focus on regional programs designed to tackle the unique financial and climate challenges in target geographies:
- Africa – Mitigation
- Africa – Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
- Asia-Pacific – Mitigation
- Brazil – Adaptation/Mitigation
- India – Adaptation/Mitigation
- Latin America and the Caribbean – Adaptation
- Latin America and the Caribbean – Mitigation
- The Philippines – Adaptation
Application Process
The Lab uses a two-phase application process. Preliminary applications must be submitted on the Lab website by 11:59 PM PST on November 9, 2025. Applicants whose ideas align best with the program’s offerings will be invited in early-December to submit a full application.
Selected ideas will receive a comprehensive support package that includes expert guidance, technical assistance, funder mapping, networking opportunities, and pilot implementation support.
After the incubation cycle, a subset of eligible vehicles will receive financial support through the Lab’s Pre-Seed Capital Facility, with conditional grants of up to USD 250,000 to help fast-track their implementation.
Informational Webinars
The Lab will host four informational webinars covering the application process, selection criteria, and the Lab process:
- English – Europe/Africa/Asia Session: October 15, 9 AM BST. Register here
- English – Americas Session: October 15, 2 PM EST. Register here.
- Portuguese – Brazil Program: October 15, 11 AM BRT. Register here.
- Spanish – Latin American and the Caribbean Program: October 15, 12 PM EST. Register here
About the Lab
The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance identifies, develops, and launches innovative finance instruments that can drive billions in private investment to action on climate change and sustainable development. Bloomberg Philanthropies, the United Nations Development Programme, and the governments of Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom fund the Lab’s 2026 programs. Climate Policy Initiative serves as the Secretariat and analytical provider.
Contact
Júlio Lubianco
julio.lubianco@cpiglobal.org
Daniela Alvarez
daniela.alvarez@cpiglobal.org
Annie Woscoboinik
annie.woscoboinik@cpiglobal.org
