Blended Finance in Practice: Making Capital Work for Innovation

Blended finance can bridge funding gaps in sectors where risk deters private capital. But turning intent into action remains a challenge. This session explores how to make blended finance work—with real-world structures, roles, and lessons from the field, including how tools like Social Impact Bonds are being used to shift risk and link funding to outcomes.

What we’ll cover:

• Structuring Capital – How to combine grants, concessional funding, and market-rate investments effectively.

• Public & Philanthropic Roles – How to deploy funding that attracts private investment without distorting markets.

• Case Studies – Examples of blended finance enabling innovation in climate, health, and entrepreneurship, including Social Impact Bonds that tie financial returns to measurable social outcomes.