The ClimaFii Alliance is a five-year initiative anchored by Shell Foundation in partnership with Accion, with co-funding from UK aid through the UK government's Transforming Energy Access platform. Upaya Social Ventures leads the India program, supporting SMEs and startups delivering clean energy and Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) solutions to micro-entrepreneurs.
The program targets sectors such as Food, Agriculture & Allied, Waste Management & Circularity, Mobility & Logistics, Bioenergy, and Textiles & Handicrafts. It aims to drive sustainable growth, increase productivity, strengthen livelihoods, and build climate resilience across rural India.
Selected businesses receive technical support, expert advisory access, investment readiness guidance, impact measurement support, GTM and market expansion assistance, and opportunities for market linkages. All cohort companies receive up to $70,000 through a business-friendly, no-interest loan, with additional potential for follow-on funding.