Project SAFFAL Accelerator (South Asia Finance Facility for Acceleration and Leverage) by Massive Earth Foundation

Massive Earth Foundation

About this Opportunity

Project SAFFAL is a 12-week accelerator program dedicated to empowering women-led SMEs in South Asia to scale clean energy and low-carbon technology solutions, driving both environmental impact and gender equity.

It aims to break down financing and capacity barriers for enterprises working at the intersection of climate action and gender equity.

Key benefits:

  • Access to a $6 Million blended finance facility (catalytic capital).
  • Capacity Building Accelerator Program supporting 100 SMEs with tailored technical assistance (business development, financial literacy, scaling strategies).
  • Direct connections to investors (Investors Connect), markets, and ecosystem partners.
  • Strategic Guidance & Mentorship, covering topics like Financial Modelling, Valuation, and Go-to-Market Strategy.
  • Complimentary growth perks/credits from partners like Google Cloud, Microsoft, and HubSpot.

Eligibility

  • Must be a startup or SME which is women-led.
  • Must be a legal and registered entity.
  • The enterprise must be based in or operating in one of the following countries: India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka.
  • Must operate in or have strong alignment with the focus sectors (Climate-Tech, Clean Energy, Low-Carbon Technology).
  • Enterprises must already be using clean or renewable energy solutions in their operations.
  • Must have a demonstrable environmental and/or social impact.

Focus Sectors: Carbon Removal, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Fuel Switching, Waste Management, and Agri-Tech (Sustainable Agriculture).

Application Process

  1. Application: Submit the application through the provided link below.
  2. Evaluation & Selection: Startup evaluation and selection begins after the application deadline.
  3. SAFFAL Bootcamp: The 3-month online bootcamp commences (starts December 1, 2025) for shortlisted startups, providing intensive sessions and mentorship.
  4. Demo Day: Top startups of the cohort will participate in an in-person Demo Day (March 2026, Tentative) to pitch to investors.
  5. Funding/Investment: Access to the $6M blended finance facility and an opportunity for investment by Massive Earth Foundation (determined case-by-case).
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