About | CFIL (official)

CFIL aims to bridge gaps between policy, capital, and innovation by adopting a whole-of-ecosystem approach, connecting climate projects with policy makers, experts and funders to accelerate climate solutions

Key benefits of joining CFIL

Access to capital and protection providers

CFIL network comprises a broad range of capital providers with different risk appetite (e.g., venture capital, private equity, institutional investors, financial institutions) as well as capital protection providers (e.g., guarantee, insurance/takaful providers), providing opportunity to explore innovative blended financing solutions to accelerate your projects.

Access to subject matter experts

CFIL brings together a diverse group of industry experts and policymakers to share knowledge on leading practices. Through curated workshops, focused mini-conferences, and direct engagement with industry experts, early- and growth-stage companies gain a distinct competitive edge—accelerating their path to market scalability and investment readiness.

Be part of cutting-edge solutions

Be part of the journey to explore innovative solutions in addressing funding, policies and technical gaps. Undertake research and analysis of global innovative climate finance mechanisms to inform local strategies and solutions.

Objectives of CFIL

Explore, develop and mobilise innovative solutions for climate and nature-related finance, including blended finance models and risk mitigation strategies.

Identify marginally bankable climate and nature-related projects that align with Malaysia’s climate ambitions.

Strengthen public-private collaborations to drive ecosystem development and maturity for climate and nature-related action.

How it works?

Stage 1
Sourcing

An open call will be announced, seeking eligible climate projects to submit applications.

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Stage 2
Selection

Projects will be screened based on CFIL Selection & Prioritisation framework.

Stage 3
Financial call

Open call for funders to express interests in the selected projects.

Stage 4
Development

Selected projects undergo structured process involving in-depth analysis and expert guidance from industry professionals and capital providers.

Stage 5
Implementation

The concepts are put into action and fundraising efforts are initiated, with ongoing support from the Lab network.

What projects are eligible?

General criteria

Project shall benefit Malaysia; and
Project shall contribute to climate mitigation, climate adaptation or nature positive objectives in Malaysia; and
Project shall be aligned with the national climate agenda and climate goals, such as the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR); and
Project shall comprise one or more activities from the CFIL thematic area

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Currently open for applications

CFIL thematic area

Examples of projects may include, but not limited to:

Renewable energy
(e.g., solar, hydro, wind, wave, waste-to-energy, small modular reactor)
Energy efficiency
(e.g., waste heat recovery systems, energy efficient products)
Energy distribution and management
(e.g., grid enhancement)
Energy and battery storage
Green hydrogen
(exclude grey hydrogen)
Bioenergy
(exclude biomass derived from unsustainable logging practices)
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage
(technology-based and nature-based CCUS)
Any other projects identified in the NETR

** Exclude fossil-fuel and coal power generation

Examples of projects may include, but not limited to:

Climate adaptation infrastructure
(e.g., flood mitigation system, drainage and stormwater infrastructure)
Green building
(e.g., GBI/LEED/GreenRE certified – silver equivalent and above)
Low carbon transport and infrastructure
(e.g., mass transit, EV charging infrastructure, green fuel bunkering for ports)
Water, sanitation, and hygiene systems
(e.g., water distribution, water treatment plant)
Waste management
(exclude open landfill)
Circular economy

** Exclude fossil fuel-based transport

Examples of projects may include, but not limited to:

Food security
(e.g., water irrigation, soil management, sustainable livestock management)
Low-emission agriculture
(e.g., Good Agricultural Practice-certified farming, zero-waste farming, smart farming, precision agriculture)

** Exclude chemical fertilizers and pesticides production, deforestation of high conservation value area

CFIL aims to bridge gaps between policy, capital, and innovation by adopting a whole-of-ecosystem approach, connecting climate projects with policy makers, experts and funders to accelerate climate solutions

Key benefits of joining CFIL

Access to capital and protection providers

Access to subject matter experts

Be part of cutting-edge solutions

How it works?

Stage 1 Sourcing

An open call will be announced, seeking eligible climate projects to submit applications.

Stage 2 Selection

Projects will be screened based on CFIL Selection & Prioritisation framework.

Stage 3 Financial call

Open call for funders to express interests in the selected projects.

Stage 4 Development

Selected projects undergo structured process involving in-depth analysis and expert guidance from industry professionals and capital providers.

Stage 5 Implementation

The concepts are put into action and fundraising efforts are initiated, with ongoing support from the Lab network.

What projects are eligible?

CFIL thematic area

Stage 1
Sourcing

Stage 2
Selection

Stage 3
Financial call

Stage 4
Development

Stage 5
Implementation