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Global Innovation Fund is sponsored by Global Innovation Fund. The Global Innovation Fund invests in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world. They support breakthrough solutions to global development challenges from social enterprises, for-profit firms, non-profit organizations, international organizations, researchers, and government agencies.
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Global Innovation Fund | Application Process You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience and security. Understanding our criteria Once you have established your work fits with GIF criteria, the next step is to complete a short application to tell us about your innovation, how it meets our criteria, and what can be achieved with our funding.
If we want to know more about your innovation and how GIF can support you on your journey to scale, a member of our investment team will arrange a follow-on call to learn more. Full application and due diligence In the event we decide to progress to due diligence, we will request a full application which includes information on your team, budgets and plans.
Due diligence processes include interviews with your team and other stakeholders, calls with referees, input from external technical experts, and potentially a visit to meet your team and observe your work. We will also request information on your organisation and key staff members to enable us to complete environment, social and governance (ESG) due diligence including anti-money laundering checks.
Our due diligence process is guided by an internal investment committee and may involve feedback from, and co-creation with, the GIF team. Upon satisfactory completion of due diligence, GIF will convene a Decision Panel comprised of senior leadership at the fund and external experts.
The panellists will consider the application against our investment criteria to assess whether your proposal is a good fit for the fund and decide whether to approve or reject your application. Decision Panel approval is conditional upon satisfactory completion of final financial and legal compliance, and negotiation of a funding agreement.
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