Climate Finance Accelerator

Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) South Africa, funded by the UK Government, has opened its fourth call for proposals. The programme supports the development and financing of low-carbon projects that contribute to South Africa’s transition to a net-zero economy.

Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply

The Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa is open to projects that meet the following requirements:

Project Requirements

• Must be a low-carbon business or project operating in South Africa.
• Require a minimum investment of USD $3 million.
• Have completed a full feasibility study, including a technical and financial assessment confirming engineering design, costs, risks, and viability.
• Preferably at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 or above, meaning the project has a full-scale pilot/product/service demonstrating operational performance.

Sector Focus
Eligible projects must operate in one of the following sectors:

• Energy (renewables, energy efficiency)
• Transport (low-carbon mobility solutions)
• Waste management
• Water (sustainable management or treatment solutions)
• Sustainable agriculture (climate-smart and low-carbon farming solutions)
• There are no nationality restrictions for applicants, but the projects must be based in South Africa and ready to receive investment.