Impact Fund Denmark - Green Energy and Infrastructure Sector

Enriched Impact Investor · Found: 2026-03-11 10:59

IFU green energy and infrastructure investment portfolio supporting innovative solutions including waste-to-resource and circular economy projects in developing countries.

Source: https://impactfund.dk/sector-green-energy-infrastructure

Funding Details

Funder

Impact Fund Denmark (IFU)

Funding Goal

Investment in green energy, circular economy, and electric mobility projects in emerging markets and developing economies to drive sustainable development, climate action, and inclusive economic growth.

Funding Amount

Not publicly specified; varies by investment size and instrument type (equity, loans, venture capital, guarantees).

Deadline

Rolling (Rolling)

How to Apply

Three-step online questionnaire: (1) Basic eligibility — country and core criteria alignment; (2) Scope & Funding — sector, funding type, amount, Danish connection; (3) Project Details — project summary, impact description, financial documents upload, and contact details. Investment professional responds within 14 days of submission.

Target Region

Emerging markets and developing economies globally (ODA-eligible countries); strong focus on Africa

Contact

Thomas Hougaard, Managing Director and Co-head of Green Energy & Infrastructure: +45 33 63 75 46 | Reik Haahr Müller, Managing Director and Co-head: +45 33 44 12 17 | Jonas Lau Kristensen, Managing Director and Co-head: +45 33 63 75 05 | General: contact@impactfund.dk | Head Office: Østbanegade 135, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark | +45 33 63 75 00

Last Checked

2026-03-11 16:04

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Project must be located in an ODA-eligible emerging market or developing economy (verify against OECD DAC list)
• Project must NOT involve any activities listed on Impact Fund Denmark's Exclusion List
• Project must demonstrably create positive environmental or social impact

Project Scope

• Project must fall within Green Energy & Infrastructure scope: energy systems, circular economies, or electric mobility

Required Documents

• Prepare business plan and strategy document
• Prepare 5-year financial projections including assumptions on yields, prices, costs, capex/opex, working capital, and expected returns
• Provide audited financial statements for the past 3 years
• Provide documentation on ownership, governance, financing structure, funding gap, other capital sources, and available security/collateral

Constraints

• Commercial viability required — fund invests for financial return alongside impact; pure grant-seeking NGOs are not the target audience
• Danish connection (company is Danish or has ownership/trade ties to Denmark) is advantageous and affects prioritisation

Summary

Impact Fund Denmark (formerly IFU) is Denmark's development finance institution with over 50 years of experience. Within its Green Energy & Infrastructure sector, the fund invests in three core areas: energy systems (renewable energy generation, distribution, storage, and grid infrastructure), circular economies (transitioning to circular business models by recovering value from waste streams), and electric mobility (EV value chains with scalable commercial solutions). The fund operates exclusively in ODA-eligible emerging markets and developing economies, with a particular emphasis on Africa. The fund deploys capital through a range of financial instruments including equity, loans, venture capital, guarantees, and public infrastructure finance. Unlike grant programs, Impact Fund Denmark seeks commercially viable projects that generate financial returns alongside measurable environmental and social impact. Projects must not involve activities on the fund's Exclusion List and must demonstrate positive impact aligned with relevant SDGs. Applications are submitted via a three-step online form. An investment professional evaluates the submission and responds within 14 days. While the fund is open to international companies globally (within ODA-eligible countries), Danish companies or companies with commercial ties to Denmark are given particular attention through a dedicated Danish stakeholder pathway.

Historical Context

Impact Fund Denmark has more than 50 years of experience as Denmark's development finance institution. As of the page content, the fund has supported 2,844 MW of renewable energy capacity installed, 5,751 GWh of renewable energy generated annually, 3.8 million tonnes CO2e avoided, and 32,000 direct jobs supported.

Why it was added

DANIDA/Danish development funding for waste/CE

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