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.
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Application process
- 1Review the program page and eligibility on The New York Climate Exchange website.
- 2Complete the online application form, describing the innovation, goals for the Fellowship, and the team.
- 3Submit before the deadline; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- 4Selected teams are notified and onboarded ahead of the September start.
Program timeline
Application deadline (11:59 PM, rolling review)
Aug 1, 2026
Onboarding and in-person kickoff at Climate Week NYC
2026-09
Virtual programming
2026-10 to 2027-01
Showcase and program wrap-up
2027-02