This opportunity has closed.
FundingUp to USD 500,000
DeadlineNovember 2, 2026
WhereNot restricted or not stated
In short
Scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs developing breakthrough climate technologies can apply for the Breakthrough Energy Fellows 2027 programme. This fellowship offers up to US$500,000 in catalytic investment to support early-stage innovators in advancing their research and commercialising their technologies. Applications close on November 2, 2026.
Who can apply
Type of organisation : Individuals and informal projects
Area of work : Clean energy and climate, Other areas
Stage : Idea stage, Early stage (0 to 2 years)
What you will need
- Must be a scientist, engineer, technical innovator, or entrepreneur developing a climate technology.
- Technology should be at Technology Readiness Level 1–4.
- Must demonstrate supporting technical data and a credible development plan.
- Technology should have the potential to reduce or capture at least 500 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually.
- Typically raised less than US$2 million in dilutive investment, excluding grants.
- Prepared to commit full-time to developing and commercialising the technology.
- Teams with co-founders can apply together, but only one application per team is allowed.
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