When finance meets climate action
The Climate Finance Innovation Lab (CFIL) is a collaborative platform to ideate, develop and accelerate innovative climate finance solutions, mobilising public, private and philanthropic funding to support Malaysia’s net-zero transition, climate resilience, and nature-positive initiatives.
A flagship initiative by :
Administrated by :
How We Work
Sourcing
An open call will be announced to invite eligible climate projects to submit their applications.
Screening
Projects will be assessed using the CFIL Eligibility Criteria and Readiness Assessment.
Financial call
An open call will be issued for funders to express interest in the selected projects.
Development
Selected projects will undergo a structured process that includes in-depth analysis and expert guidance from industry professionals and capital providers.
Implementation
The concepts are put into action and fundraising efforts are initiated, supported continuously by the Lab network
Three flagship activities shaping the CFIL experience
Accelerator Programme
Accelerator Programme
A structured programme to equip innovators with the tools, networks, and insights needed to become investment-ready and scalable.
Capital Solutioning
Capital Solutioning
A fast-tracked, outcome-driven workshop designed to identify tailored financing solutions for high-impact climate projects.
Demo Day
Demo Day
The culminating showcase of the CFIL Accelerator Programme, where successful graduates of the programme pitch their investment-ready projects to an audience of financiers, policymakers, and ecosystem partners
Projects under CFIL
Puvanameta Sdh Bhd
Puvanameta: Material Recovery Facility
Thematic area
Circular economy and sustainable cities
Climate action
Environmental
Project maturity
Full implementation
Funding required
RM 2,000,000
Take part in the development of climate and nature projects in Malaysia
Collaborate with CFIL to submit, develop, or support impactful climate and nature-based solutions in Malaysia.
What projects are eligible?
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Project shall benefit Malaysia;
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Project shall contribute to climate mitigation, climate adaptation or nature-positive objectives in Malaysia;
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Project shall demonstrate sufficient readiness beyond concept stage (e.g. completed feasibility study, pilot/proof-of-concept, or operational scale-up stage);
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Project shall demonstrate potential for investment and commercial viability, including indicative revenue model and (at least 3 years) financial projections; and
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Project shall have a clearly identifiable sponsor or legal entity with defined ownership and governance structure.