Apply for the fully-funded Climate Tech Fellowship 2026 in the USA. Open to applicants worldwide with a $10,000 stipend, mentorship, commercialization support, and fully-funded travel to Climate Week in New York in September 2026, organized by the New York Climate Exchange. If you are developing an innovative climate solution and want expert guidance to turn your idea into a real-world venture, then this opportunity is for you. The six-month hybrid fellowship provides commercialization training, one-on-one mentorship, networking opportunities, and a $10,000 non-dilutive 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.
- Travel and accommodation for one team member to attend Climate Week NYC.
Fellowship Focus Areas
Applicants should be developing solutions related to:
- End-use Energy Innovation
- Power Generation and Energy Storage
- Grid Modernization
- Natural Carbon Solutions
- Urban Climate Resilience Technologies
- Cross-disciplinary climate innovations
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should:
- Be researchers, entrepreneurs, engineers, or innovators.
- Be working on an early-stage climate technology.
- Have a prototype, pilot, or early commercialization project.
- Be interested in commercializing their innovation.
- Commit several hours per week throughout the fellowship.
- Be available from September 2026 to February 2027.
- Applicants from all countries are eligible.
- Company registration is not required.
- University affiliation is not mandatory.
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 for the Climate Tech Fellowship 2026 in USA?
Applications must be submitted through the official online application portal of The New York Climate Exchange. There is no application fee, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is recommended. The link is below.
APPLY NOW FOR THE CLIMATE TECH FELLOWSHIP
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