Innovations against Poverty

Take the challenge, make the change!

Innovations Against Poverty challenges the private sector to develop products, services and business models that can contribute to the fight against poverty and climate change.

Through our advisory and non-reimbursable funding, we support innovative Inclusive Business models that deliver developmental benefits for the low income population in both rural and urban areas, while being commercially viable.

Target countries and sectors

The program is designed for companies which are operational or plan to enter the market (with a local partner in case of foreign companies) in the following sectors:

And the following countries:

An innovative inclusive business to be supported by IAP should be characterized by the following parameters:

Our approach

IAP provides advisory support and non-reimbursable funding for up to 49% of the total investment to selected projects through competitive open calls for proposals.