San Francisco, 19 October 2026 – The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance has extended the deadline for its 2027 Call for Ideas to October 25, 2026, giving climate finance innovators an additional week to submit their proposals. 

The Lab is seeking five innovative financial vehicles across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Brazil, India, and Latin America and the Caribbean. Selected teams will receive seven months of intensive technical support, expert guidance, and market validation to help bring their ideas closer to implementation. 

What kind of ideas is the Lab looking for? 

The Lab seeks early-stage financial vehicles designed to mobilize private capital for climate action in emerging markets. Proposals should address a clear market barrier and introduce an innovative financial mechanism to overcome it. 

Ideas don’t need to be fully developed to apply. Applicants should be able to explain how their proposed vehicle would work, but key elements of its design can still be refined through the Lab’s incubation process. 

The first step is a preliminary application, due October 25. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a full application later in the selection process. 

Join our final informational webinar on October 22 

Still unsure whether your idea is a good fit for the Lab? Join us on Thursday, October 22, for the final informational webinar ahead of the application deadline. 

We’ll cover the Lab’s eligibility and selection criteria, share practical guidance on preparing a strong preliminary application, and answer questions live. 

REGISTER HERE

Could your idea be one of the next five? 

The 2027 cohort will bring the Lab’s portfolio to a milestone of 100 climate finance vehicles developed since 2014. 

Review the eligibility criteria and apply by October 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. 

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. The governments of Germany and the United Kingdom fund the Lab’s 2027 programs. Climate Policy Initiative serves as the Secretariat and analytical provider.   

Contact 

Júlio Lubianco
julio.lubianco@cpiglobal.org