Mercy Corps Ventures

Mercy Corps Ventures is launching its second call for proposals under the Climate Venture Lab, focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Climate Resilience. This initiative invites startups and organizations deploying AI-driven solutions that enhance climate resilience in emerging markets across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Backed by up to $1 million in equity-free funding, MCV aims to test groundbreaking technologies that help vulnerable communities adapt to the accelerating effects of climate change. With 2024 marking a year of record-breaking global temperatures—impacting everything from food systems in Southern Africa to water scarcity in Mexico—the urgency to fund scalable, impactful innovations has never been greater.

MCV seeks bold, AI-powered solutions in adaptive agriculture, inclusive fintech, and climate-smart technologies. Examples include AI models for pest prediction, regenerative agriculture, risk-based credit scoring, environmental monitoring, and renewable energy optimization. Selected pilots will align with MCV’s Resilient Futures Thesis and will be evaluated based on impact, innovation, team capability, geographic relevance, and scalability. Chosen partners will receive up to $100,000, mentorship, and access to a global support network to help bring transformative ideas to life. The call is open now—apply to build a future where innovation meets resilience.