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GRANT TRACK

Pilot Grants

Smart Climate Pilots

Purpose

To support early-stage pilots that validate climate-intelligent solutions in real urban contexts.

Grant Size

USD 50k–300k

Duration

6–18 months

Stage

MVP or early deployment

Focus

Digital climate intelligence

Typical Project Types

Climate-risk dashboards or digital twins for cities/regions

AI-enabled early warning and community notification systems

Localized decision tools for planners (zoning, transport, health)

Community labs, citizen science, or participatory mapping platforms

Who This Is For

Startups and social enterprises

Research labs and civic tech teams

NGOs / CSOs with strong implementation track records

Key Requirements

  • •Clear use case with a city or utility partner
  • •Initial MEL plan and clear success metrics
  • •Commitment to share methods/learnings in open or semi-open format
  • •MVP or early deployment stage with prior validation

Ready to Apply?

Review eligibility requirements and prepare your concept note