Funding

Partial / Stipend

Program dates

Sep 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Fellowship•USA · New York · Hybrid

Climate Tech Fellowship

The New York Climate Exchange

Application Deadline

Closed · August 1, 2026

Reopens ~Aug 2027

Official Page

The Climate Tech Fellowship is run by The New York Climate Exchange, a non-profit consortium based on Governors Island in New York. It supports early-stage innovators building energy and urban-resilience technologies, from prototype through early commercialization. Over six months the program pairs an expert-led go-to-market curriculum with dedicated 1:1 mentorship, non-dilutive funding, and introductions across the Exchange’s global partner network. It runs as a hybrid cohort — virtual programming plus an in-person kickoff during Climate Week NYC — and is open to teams worldwide. University affiliation and company incorporation are not required.

Benefits & funding

  • $10,000 non-dilutive stipend per team to advance the venture.
  • Travel and accommodation covered for one team member to attend Climate Week NYC.
  • Dedicated 1:1 mentorship matched to each team’s focus area.
  • Go-to-market curriculum, expert sessions, and a personalized Fellowship blueprint with monthly check-ins.
  • Investor and partner introductions through the Exchange’s ecosystem.

Eligibility

  • Open to researchers, scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and teams from any country.
  • Work must address energy and urban resilience.
  • Innovation must be at prototype, early pilot, or early commercialization stage (pre-company formation to pre-seed).
  • Able to commit several hours per week across the six-month program.
  • University affiliation and company incorporation are not required.
  • Applications from founders of underrepresented backgrounds are particularly encouraged.

Can you apply?

Open to all applicants

No nationality, residency, education, or experience limits are listed.

We only check the criteria we have data for. Always confirm full eligibility on the official page before applying.

Application process

  1. 1
    Review the program page and eligibility on The New York Climate Exchange website.
  2. 2
    Complete the online application form, describing the innovation, goals for the Fellowship, and the team.
  3. 3
    Submit before the deadline; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
  4. 4
    Selected teams are notified and onboarded ahead of the September start.

Program timeline

  1. Application deadline (11:59 PM, rolling review)

    Aug 1, 2026

  2. Onboarding and in-person kickoff at Climate Week NYC

    2026-09

  3. Virtual programming

    2026-10 to 2027-01

  4. Showcase and program wrap-up

    2027-02