About
Accion is a global non-profit on a mission to create a fair and inclusive economy for the nearly two billion people not served by global financial systems.
Since 1961, Accion has helped build 267 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 75 countries, reaching 440 million people.
Project Focus
Shell Foundation is working in partnership with Accion to manage the Climate and Finance Innovations Alliance (ClimaFii), which aims to drive impact at scale by supporting Financial Solutions Providers serving energy SMEs.
Insights and impact
Latest news and updates
Fostering Innovation
Micro-Entrepreneurs
India
Clean Cooking
From flame to plug: what India’s micro-food vendors tell us about the commercial future of clean cooking
New research shows how electric cooking is improving productivity, incomes, and working conditions for micro-food vendors across India.
18th March 2026
Gender
Micro-Entrepreneurs
East Africa
West Africa
Clean Cooking
Cold Storage
Smart Energy Systems
What gender-responsive financing can unlock for women entrepreneurs
A Gender Results-Based Financing pilot shows how targeted incentives can unlock income growth, resilience, and opportunity for women entrepreneurs.
08th March 2026