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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
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Explore, develop and mobilise innovative solutions for climate and nature-related finance, including blended finance models and risk mitigation strategies.
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Identify marginally bankable climate and nature-related projects that align with Malaysia’s climate ambitions.
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Strengthen public-private collaborations to drive ecosystem development and maturity for climate and nature-related action.
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How it works?
Stage 2
Selection
Projects will be screened based on CFIL Selection & Prioritisation framework.
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
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Project shall benefit Malaysia; and
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Project shall contribute to climate mitigation, climate adaptation or nature positive objectives in Malaysia; and
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Project shall be aligned with the national climate agenda and climate goals, such as the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR); and
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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:
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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
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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
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** Exclude fossil-fuel and coal power generation