Eligible domestic financial institutions interested in receiving support from GET.invest EDGE Finance must submit an Expression of Interest. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can register your interest and request the form by sending us an email at info@edge-finance.eu. 

Application windows

The first application window in Kenya has now closed.

We anticipate opening the next round of applications for financial institutions in:

• Lesotho: February 2025
• Nigeria: February 2025
• Senegal: March 2025
• Kenya: June 2025

Please check back soon for more information.

Unsolicited applications

In addition to defined application windows, GET.invest considers applications from institutions in countries where the EDGE Finance service is not yet operating. If you are interested in our support, you can send us an email to register your interest and request the Expression of Interest form at info@edge-finance.eu. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.

Expressions of Interest from eligible financial institutions will be reviewed by our team. Interviews will be conducted with all shortlisted institutions to gather additional information to assess each application and make a final selection. Applications will be assessed based on the following criteria:

• Clarity of objectives and plans relating to green energy finance
• Experience in implementing relevant financial products such as SME financing, green financing, project financing and infrastructure financing, among others
• Complementarity with other green energy finance initiatives
• Senior management buy-in and alignment with the financial institution’s strategy, both generally and specifically in relation to green finance, sustainable finance and related areas
• Availability of staff and resources for strong co-creation and effective learning during the service implementation

All financial institutions will be notified of the outcome of their application within three weeks after submission. Longer review timelines are possible in case the information or documentation provided is incomplete.

If selected, financial institutions will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and begin work with the EDGE Finance advisors to design a set of tailored capacity building measures fitting the needs and objectives of the participating institution. This will include a needs assessment and a co-creation process to develop a detailed capacity building plan to be implemented over a period of six to nine months.

With a plan in place, the GET.invest EDGE Finance advisors will begin implementation in partnership with the financial institution. The approach combines 1-on-1 coaching, standardised training and customised tools to support the institution’s success in green energy finance.