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Avaana Fellowship Program
Avaana Fellowship Program is Avaana Capital's fellowship offering professional development in climate tech for recent graduates and MBA students.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What Avaana Fellowship Program offers
What Avaana Fellowship Program is
Avaana Fellowship Program is an early-career professional development initiative run by Avaana Capital, India's largest institutional climate-focused venture capital fund. The program is designed to attract and develop talent in the venture capital and impact investing spaces, with particular emphasis on climate technology and sustainability innovation. Fellows participate in strategic partnership projects spanning corporate partnerships, public policy engagement, and academic collaborations. The experience blends theoretical learning with real-world exposure to deal sourcing, investment committee participation, and portfolio company support. Fellows gain deep understanding of the venture ecosystem in India, climate technology landscapes, and impact investing frameworks.
Operational profile
Program status and context
Program status describes the program itself. Application availability and deadlines remain separate.
- Operational status
- Active
- Program type
- Fellowship
- Host organization
- Avaana Capital
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Stipend
Compensation and economics
The fellowship offers an internship-based stipend, though the specific amount is not publicly disclosed.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
Avaana Fellowship Program aims to develop talent in the venture capital and impact investing sectors, focusing on climate technology and sustainability. The program addresses the need for skilled professionals in these areas by providing hands-on experience and exposure to the venture ecosystem in India.
Eligibility
Eligibility includes recent university graduates or MBA students, interest in venture capital, impact investing, or climate technology, and a demonstrated commitment to sustainability. A bachelor's degree is typically required, with graduate education preferred.
Selection approach
The program is open to recent university graduates or MBA students with an interest in venture capital, impact investing, or climate technology. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and climate solutions and be based in or willing to relocate to Mumbai, India.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Audience
- Students
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- In Person
- Main location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Duration
- 26 weeks
- Cohort size
- 3
- Engagement
- Full Time
Delivery model
The program requires in-person participation in Mumbai, India.
Participation expectations
The program requires a full-time commitment from participants.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Open
Published timeline
The program duration is between 6 to 12 months, with ongoing rolling recruitment for cohorts.
Application considerations
Applicants should highlight their commitment to sustainability and any relevant experience in venture capital or climate technology in their applications.
Value and support
What participation may provide
Publicly described support is context, not a guarantee of current delivery or future benefit.
What participants may receive
Participants gain exposure to capital allocation, strategic partnerships, mentorship from Avaana's founding partners, and networking opportunities within the climate tech ecosystem. The program also provides immersion in venture investing frameworks and access to a regional and global network.
Outcomes and track record
What the public record shows
Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.
Reported outcomes
Alumni of the program often transition into roles at Avaana portfolio companies or other venture firms, leveraging their experience for impactful careers in the climate-tech ecosystem.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Avaana Fellowship Program is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by Avaana Capital. Upseed treats the Program and its host Organization as separate records so each can have its own status and sources.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 16, 2026
Known limits
Terms, deadlines, and application states can change. Confirm current details at the published destination before acting. Upseed does not yet classify every Program destination as official.
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