Project SAFFAL Accelerator (South Asia Finance Facility for Acceleration and Leverage) by Massive Earth Foundation
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A 12-week accelerator program for women-led climate SMEs in South Asia, offering a $6M blended finance facility, capacity building, investor connections, and mentorship.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Massive Earth Foundation
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Eligible stage
- Revenue
- Location
- International
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 October 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Massive Earth Foundation. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
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
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Grant providers
Massive Earth Foundation is a Section 8 non-profit based in Gurgaon, Haryana. It runs climate programmes for startups, cities and communities, and describes itself as registered in India with 12A, 80G and FCRA certifications. Its two current startup programmes are the…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Access to a $6 million blended finance facility (catalytic capital) and complimentary growth perks/credits from partners such as Google Cloud, Microsoft, and HubSpot.
Application Process
- 1
Apply online
Complete the Founder Application form on the Massive Earth Foundation's SAFFAL page via the provided link.
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- 2
Submit on the official portal
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- 3
Follow up
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Women-led startups or SMEs that are legal entities, based in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka, operating in climate-tech, clean energy, low-carbon technology sectors, already using clean or renewable energy solutions, and with demonstrable environmental/social impact.
What sectors does SAFFAL focus on?
Carbon Removal, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Fuel Switching, Waste Management, and Sustainable Agriculture (Agri-Tech).
Is the accelerator program free? What kind of support is provided?
The program is a 12-week accelerator offering capacity building, mentorship, investor connections, and access to a $6 million blended finance facility. Complimentary growth credits from partners like Google Cloud, Microsoft, and HubSpot are also provided.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
