The Climate Tech Fellowship 2026
The Climate Tech Fellowship 2026 provides early-stage innovators with financial support, mentorship, and go-to-market training for energy and urban resilience solutions. Supported by the New York Climate Exchange and NYSERDA, the program aims to accelerate prototype and early commercialization technologies.
Overview
The Climate Tech Fellowship 2026 is designed for early-stage innovators, researchers, founders, and entrepreneurs who are actively developing technologies focused on energy and urban resilience. Projects must currently be at the prototype, early pilot, or early commercialization stage to participate.
Benefits
- A $10,000 non-dilutive stipend provided per team.
- Covered travel and accommodations for one team member to attend Climate Week NYC in September.
- A structured go-to-market curriculum and expert sessions covering fundraising, intellectual property strategy, communications, and climate equity.
- Dedicated one-on-one mentorship, a personalized fellowship roadmap, and direct introductions to investors, policymakers, and strategic partners.
Eligibility
- Open to early-stage researchers, founders, and entrepreneurs.
- Applicants must be developing an innovation centered on energy and urban resilience.
- The technology must be in the prototype, early pilot, or early commercialization stage.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must submit their application online through the official application portal before the closing date. For any application-related inquiries, candidates can reach out directly via email at [email protected].
Deadline
The application deadline is August 2, 2026.