Building on infoDev’s business incubation experience, the Department for International Development (DFID) of the UK government and infoDev are launching a Climate technology Program. This program will seek to pilot the concept of ‘climate technology centers’ in a number of developing countries. The program will not only draw from infoDev’s business incubation experience but also from the experience of the Carbon Trust and other relevant organizations. The aim of the climate technology center concept is to accelerate the development and commercialization of emerging clean technologies for national, regional or global deployment, thus supporting the transition to low-carbon development in middle and low income countries. The timing of the project is in advance of the Copenhagen Climate Summit in December 2009, and will aim to provide practical examples for future action, including investment opportunities for the Climate Investment Funds and other multi! lateral initiatives.