GET.invest Finance Catalyst

GET.invest Finance Catalyst is a European programme that mobilises investment in renewable energy, focusing on developing countries. It offers tailored advisory services to private-sector-driven renewable energy projects and companies, assisting them in accessing suitable financiers and achieving financial close. The programme is co-funded by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Austria, and operates in sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific regions. The Finance Catalyst provides on-demand, impartial financial advisory services, leveraging a network of over 30 experts with extensive experience in clean energy financing. Services include support in project and business plan development, financial modelling, and connecting projects to appropriate financiers. The programme has supported over 275 projects and companies since its inception in 2016, facilitating investments in renewable energy across various technologies and business models. By offering free, in-kind advisory services, GET.invest Finance Catalyst aims to bridge the gap between finance demand and supply, contributing to the development of sustainable energy markets in partner countries. Its comprehensive support covers the entire spectrum of renewable energy technologies, including wind, solar, hybrid, hydro, biomass, and biogas projects, catering to diverse business models and stages of development.

Commercial viability, Technical viability, Management capability, Financial viability, Project maturity, Support need and added value