About the Fund
SAJIDA Foundation, in partnership with The British Asian Trust, launched the Climate Innovation Fund with the aim to identify and support innovative local solutions working to build greater resilience to the impacts of climate change on agriculture, food security, water security, and livelihoods in Bangladesh.
The Climate Innovation Fund aims to stimulate and drive innovation in climate resilience by:
- Identifying the most promising and innovative approaches to climate resilience in Bangladesh and supporting them to establish and scale.
- Building a strong and credible pipeline of initiatives and facilitating support from other agencies and investors.
- Creating opportunities for collaboration to facilitate learning & knowledge exchange.
Call for Proposals: Agriculture
Applications to the third round of the Climate Innovation Fund are now OPEN. Sponsored by Prime Bank, and in partnership with The British Asian Trust, this call invites applications from Bangladesh-based enterprises with innovative solutions addressing climate change within the agriculture sector.
Why Agriculture?
Agriculture is at the heart of Bangladesh’s economy, employing more than 40% of the population and providing support to millions. Yet, it is also the sector that is most vulnerable to climate change impacts, such as flooding, cyclones, and rising sea levels. As climate change continues to threaten rural livelihoods, climate-smart agricultural practices are essential to securing food security and protecting the economic backbone of the country.
By investing in innovations that enhance agricultural resilience, the Climate Innovation Fund aims to safeguard the livelihoods of millions, ensuring farmers can continue to feed their families and contribute to the country’s economic growth, even in the face of climate adversity.
CIF Catalytic Funding Call – Now Accepting Applications
CIF Catalytic Funding Call – Now Accepting Applications
- Business Stage & Legal Readiness: Registered as a Private Limited Company, at post-market rollout stage with verifiable customer traction, market validation, and initial revenues, and seeking resources to scale operations or expand market reach.
- Location & Impact Focus: Operates in Bangladesh, works within or supports agriculture value chains, and demonstrates a direct, positive impact on farmers and farming communities, with a clear pathway to reach at least 2,000 farmers.
- Thematic Focus: Eligible enterprises may include innovations in Climate-Smart and Resilient Agriculture, Agricultural Technology and Innovation, Nature-Based Solutions, and/or Agri-Financing.
For detailed eligibility criteria, please refer to the Application Guideline [Click to Download].
CIF Catalytic Funding Call – Now Accepting Applications
- Selected applicant(s) will receive up to BDT 2,000,000 each as performance-based grants.
- Funding will be disbursed in tranches and tied to the achievement of pre-determined KPIs.
CIF Catalytic Funding Call – Now Accepting Applications
Stage 1: Proposal Submission
Deadline: January 10th 2026, 11:59PM (GMT+6)
- Applicants must submit the following documents through email to cif@sajida.org no later than January 10th 2026, 11:59PM (GMT+6). Please download and use the prescribed templates for your submission:
1. Proposal Template [Click to Download]
2. Budget Impact Metrics Template [Click to Download]
3. Due Diligence Checklist Form [Click to Download] - Before applying, please read the Application Guideline [Click to Download].
- Only shortlisted applicants from this stage will be notified for further steps.
- Due to the high volume of applications expected, we regret that at this stage we are unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.
Stage 2: Shortlisting & Due Diligence
- Submissions from Stage 1 will be internally reviewed and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further due diligence which includes, but is not limited to, interviews with founders, visits to operational sites / offices, sector expert assessment interviews, and submission and assessment of any additional documentation requested by the CIF team.
Stage 3: Evaluation & Selection Committee Review
- Shortlisted teams will be invited to present to a selection committee and evaluated based on the criteria described in the application guideline. After the selection committee review, clarifications may be requested from the applicant teams.
Stage 4: Agreement Execution & Fund Disbursement
- Selected businesses will be notified through email, and funding agreements will be signed, detailing disbursement and payment terms, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Disbursements are expected to be made by the end of January 2026.
CIF Catalytic Funding Call – Now Accepting Applications
- All submissions must adhere to the prescribed format and respect the set page limits as mentioned in the templates.
- For queries or further details, please reach out to cif@sajida.org.