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ActiveMicrosoft Philanthropies · 2026

Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund

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Agency: Microsoft Philanthropies
Funding: See RFP
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Companies and fund managers focused on emerging climate technology solutions with early commercial traction, or projects bringing existing climate solutions to scale.

About This Grant

Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund is sponsored by Microsoft Philanthropies. The Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund is a $1 billion investment initiative to accelerate the development and deployment of new climate technologies.

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Climate Innovation Fund | Microsoft CSR This is the Trace Id: 7143657368613fe947337f38c0c3238e Customer Security and Trust Energy, Connectivity, and Sustainability Global AI Diffusion Report Environmental Sustainability Report Microsoft Digital Defense Report Responsible AI Transparency Report Moving from Skype to Teams Microsoft 365 for business Support for AI marketplace apps Free downloads & security Our $1 billion investment initiative to accelerate technology development and deployment of new climate innovations through equity and debt capital.

We will focus our funding on investments primarily based on four criteria: Meaningful, measurable climate solutions in the areas of carbon, water, waste, and ecosystems. Investing where the capital need for climate solutions is not being met. Technologies that are relevant to Microsoft’s core business and that of our customers.

Ensuring developing economies and underserved communities benefit from climate solutions. Investing in climate innovation Below are examples of companies and fund managers in which the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund has made investment commitments since its launch in 2020.

Learn about Applied Carbon Learn about Cyclic Materials Learn about Dimensional Energy Learn about Electric Hydrogen Learn more about FlexiDAO Learn about Mitiga Solutions Learn about Pantheon Regeneration Learn about Prometheus Materials Learn about Redwood Materials Learn about Vibrant Planet Learn about Yard Stick PBC Learn about Buoyant Ventures Learn about Carbon Direct Learn about Closed Loop Partners Learn about Congruent Ventures CrossBoundary Energy Access Learn about CrossBoundary Energy Access Learn about Earthshot Ventures Emerald Technology Ventures Learn about Emerald Technology Ventures Learn about Energy Impact Partners Learn about EverSource Capital Learn more about Farmland LP Learn about Powerhouse Ventures Who should apply for the Climate Innovation Fund?

We’ll focus on areas such as direct carbon removal, digital optimization, advanced energy systems, industrial materials, circular economy, water technologies, sustainable agriculture, and business strategies for nature-based markets.

The primary focus of the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund is to: Invest in emerging climate technology solutions that have early commercial traction and need capital to scale in the market Provide project financing to bring existing climate solutions to scale Invest directly in companies, with opportunities to: Scale new innovative solutions in the market Demonstrate the viability of new technologies Partner with other investors to meet the world’s climate objectives The Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund does not have a mandate to: Provide grants or donations Take a majority ownership stake in a fund or company Fund publicly traded companies Please complete our Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund form for consideration.

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Eligibility Requirements

Companies and fund managers focused on emerging climate technology solutions with early commercial traction, or projects bringing existing climate solutions to scale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Companies and fund managers focused on emerging climate technology solutions with early commercial traction, or projects bringing existing climate solutions to scale. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund?

Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund is funded by Microsoft Philanthropies. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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