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Applications are now open for the Climate Tech Fellowship 2026, a fully funded six-month hybrid fellowship organised by The New York Climate Exchange. The programme is designed to support early-stage innovators developing technologies at the intersection of energy and urban resilience, helping them transform promising ideas into commercially viable climate solutions.

The fellowship combines expert-led training, one-on-one mentorship, commercialization support, investor connections, and participation in Climate Week NYC. Selected fellows also receive a $10,000 non-dilutive stipend per team, with travel and accommodation covered for one team representative attending the in-person activities in New York.

Summary

• Programme: Climate Tech Fellowship 2026
• Host Organisation: The New York Climate Exchange
• Host Country: United States
• Programme Format: Six-Month Hybrid Fellowship
• Programme Period: September 2026 – February 2027
• Eligible Applicants: Innovators from All Countries
• Funding: Fully Funded + US$10,000 Non-Dilutive Stipend (Per Team)
• Application Mode: Online
• Application Deadline: 1 August 2026 (11:59 PM)

About the Fellowship

The Climate Tech Fellowship helps innovators accelerate technologies that strengthen energy systems and improve urban resilience. Participants receive structured commercialisation support to move their innovations from prototype or pilot stage toward real-world deployment.

The programme combines virtual learning with in-person programming during Climate Week NYC, giving fellows direct exposure to investors, policymakers, climate experts and industry leaders.

Fellowship Benefits

Successful fellows will receive:

• US$10,000 non-dilutive stipend per team
• Fully funded participation in the programme
• Travel and accommodation for one team member during Climate Week NYC
• One-on-one mentorship with industry experts
• Commercialisation and go-to-market training
• Expert sessions on fundraising, intellectual property, communications and climate equity
• Access to investors, policymakers and strategic partners
• Personalised development roadmap throughout the fellowship
• Global networking opportunities.

Eligible Focus Areas

Applications are encouraged from innovators working on:

• Energy Innovation
• Grid Modernisation
• Power Generation and Storage
• Intelligent Buildings
• Green Infrastructure
• Distributed Energy Systems
• Natural Carbon Solutions
• Urban Resilience Technologies
• Other innovations related to energy and climate resilience.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be researchers, scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs or founders.
• Be developing innovations related to Energy and Urban Resilience.
• Have projects at the prototype, early pilot, research or early commercialisation stage.
• Be committed to participating throughout the six-month programme.
• Attend the in-person activities during Climate Week NYC.
• Be willing to participate in virtual programme activities.

The fellowship is open to individuals and teams from all countries. University affiliation or company incorporation is not required.

Required Application Information

Applicants should prepare:

• Personal information
• Project description
• Innovation stage
• Team information (if applicable)
• Responses explaining commercialisation goals
• Information demonstrating alignment with the fellowship focus areas

Additional information may be requested through the online application portal.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Step 1

Visit the official Climate Tech Fellowship application portal.

Step 2

Complete the online application form.

Step 3

Provide detailed information about your innovation, team and commercialisation plans.

Step 4

Submit your application before 1 August 2026 (11:59 PM).

Step 5

Applications undergo:

• Eligibility screening
• Technical evaluation
• Commercialisation assessment
• Virtual interviews for shortlisted applicants

Step 6

Selected fellows will receive onboarding information before the programme begins in September 2026.

Important Deadline

• Applications Opened: 15 June 2026
• Application Deadline: 1 August 2026 (11:59 PM)

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is strongly encouraged.

Related Opportunities

• Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship 2027 in USA & France (Fully Funded)
• Oxford Saïd Global Climate Tech Challenge 2026 | All-Expenses-Paid Trip to Oxford
• Singapore AI Safety Fellowship 2026 (Fully Funded)

Official Application Link

Final Note from AK Travels LTD

One of the strongest features of this fellowship is that it focuses on commercialisation, not just research. Applicants should clearly explain how their innovation solves a real-world climate challenge, the stage of development it has reached, and how participation in the fellowship will help bring it to market. A clear value proposition and evidence of impact will significantly strengthen your application.

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