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Applications Open for Shine Program 2027
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Location:India, Mexico, Philippines, Slovakia, South Africa, Switzerland, UK, USA
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity: Swiss Re Foundation
Grantmaking entity type:Grant-making Foundation / Charity
Description
Applications Open for Shine Program 2027Swiss Re Foundation is inviting early-stage social entrepreneurs to apply for Shine 2027, a program supporting innovative urban climate solutions through grant funding, business expertise, and leadership coaching in
grant Background
About the Funding Agency
EIT Climate-KIC is the EU’s largest public private partnership addressing climate change through innovation to build a zero carbon economy.
We address climate change across four priority themes: urban areas, land use, production systems, climate metrics and finance. Education is at the heart of these themes to inspire and empower the next generation of climate leaders. We run programmes for students, start-ups and innovators across Europe via centres in major cities, convening a community of the best people and organisations.
About the Sectors
Environment & Climate
Focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, promoting sustainable resource management, enhancing climate resilience, and mitigating the impacts of climate change through conservation, adaptation, and low-carbon initiatives.
Key areas:
- Environmental protection and conservation
- Natural resource and ecosystem management
- Climate change and environmental resilience
Private Sector & Trade
Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.
Key areas:
- Private sector development and SME/MSME support
- Entrepreneurship, start-ups, and business growth initiatives
- Trade facilitation, import/export, and market access
- Commerce, retail/wholesale, and free trade mechanisms
Locations
India
India has been expanding transport (roads, railways, ports), energy (renewables and grid modernisation) and digital infrastructure to support rapid urbanisation, industrial growth and integration into global value chains. Through flagship initiatives such as the National Infrastructure Pipeline and PM Gati Shakti Master Plan, the government aims to reduce logistics costs, boost manufacturing competitiveness, and improve connectivity across regions. Public capital expenditure has risen sharply, with increased emphasis on public–private partnerships and climate-aligned investments, while mobilising financing through innovative funds and investor incentives. Key challenges include managing fiscal sustainability, improving project implementation efficiency and reinforcing institutional governance to attract long-term private capital at scale.
Nr. of tenders: 48771
Nr. of grants: 4422
Nr. of donors: 1211
Nr. of jobs: 425
Nr. of tenders: 48771
Nr. of grants: 4422
Nr. of donors: 1211
Nr. of jobs: 425
Mexico
Mexico invests in highways, rail corridors, port expansion, airport projects, and energy infrastructure to strengthen industrial growth and trade integration, particularly under nearshoring trends. Major public projects coexist with concession-based infrastructure models attracting private investment. Financing combines federal budgets, state-level resources, development banks, and foreign capital. Regulatory certainty, fiscal management, and energy policy direction significantly influence long-term infrastructure development.
Nr. of tenders: 13066
Nr. of grants: 2415
Nr. of donors: 533
Nr. of jobs: 66
Nr. of tenders: 13066
Nr. of grants: 2415
Nr. of donors: 533
Nr. of jobs: 66
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