Apply now for the fully funded 2026 Climate Technology Fellowship in the USA. This fellowship is open to candidates worldwide and includes a $10,000 stipend, mentorship, marketing support, and an all-expenses-paid trip to New York Climate Exchange’s Climate Week in September 2026. If you’re developing an innovative climate solution and seeking expert guidance to turn your idea into a viable project, this is your opportunity. This six-month hybrid fellowship offers marketing training, one-on-one mentorship, networking opportunities, and a full $10,000 stipend for each selected team.
Climate Tech Fellowship 2026 Summary
- Host Country: USA
- Program Type: Climate Technology Fellowship
- Duration: 6 Months
- Location: Hybrid (Virtual + New York City)
- Deadline: 1 August 2026
Financial Benefits
Selected fellows will receive:
- $10,000 non-dilutive funding per team.
- Covering travel and accommodation expenses for one team member who wishes to attend Climate Week in New York.
Fellowship Focus Areas
Applicants should be developing solutions related to:
- Innovations in energy end-use
- Energy generation and storage
- Electric grid modernization
- Natural carbon solutions
- Urban climate resilience technologies
- Multidisciplinary climate innovations
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should:
- Be a researcher, entrepreneur, engineer, or innovator.
- Work on early-stage climate technology.
- Have a prototype, pilot project, or early-stage business venture.
- Be interested in commercializing your innovation.
- You must commit several hours per week during the fellowship.
- Be available from September 2026 to February 2027.
- Applicants from around the world are welcome.
- Company registration is not required.University affiliation is not required.
Key Dates
- Program Onboarding: September 2026
- Climate Week NYC (In Person Participation): September 2026
- Virtual Programming (including Go-to-Market modules, and 1:1 Mentor Sessions): October 2026 – January 2027
- Culminating Virtual Showcase and Wrap Up: February 2027
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted through the official New York Climate Exchange online application portal. There is no application fee, and applications are reviewed periodically, so early application is recommended. The link is below.
