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Clean Energy Ventures Fellowship
Clean Energy Ventures Fellowship is Clean Energy Ventures' fellowship offering hands-on experience in climate tech venture capital for aspiring professionals.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What Clean Energy Ventures Fellowship offers
What Clean Energy Ventures Fellowship is
Clean Energy Ventures (CEV) operates a fellowship program for individuals seeking hands-on experience in climate tech venture capital. Fellows partner closely with the CEV team on investment diligence, market research, and portfolio support across the energy transition landscape. Founded in 2017, CEV manages two funds with over $400 million in total capital commitments, investing globally in early-stage climate tech companies across North America, Europe, and Israel.
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
- Clean Energy Ventures
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Investment
- $400,000,000
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Unknown
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
Clean Energy Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage climate tech companies that contribute to the energy transition. The fellowship aims to develop talent in this sector by providing practical experience and mentorship.
Eligibility
Candidates should demonstrate an interest in climate tech venture capital, possess a relevant background, and ideally have startup experience. A commitment to working closely with the VC investment team is essential.
Selection approach
The fellowship is open to individuals interested in climate tech venture capital. Applicants should have a background in engineering, science, business, or related fields and a commitment to energy transition work.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- Europe · Global · Il · North America
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Remote
- Cohorts per year
- 2
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The program is designed to be remote, allowing fellows to work closely with the CEV team from various locations.
Participation expectations
The fellowship requires a part-time commitment, allowing participants to gain experience while potentially balancing other responsibilities.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Open
Published timeline
The fellowship operates on a cohort model with Fall and Spring cohorts. The recent cohort celebrated was for Fall 2025.
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 hands-on experience in climate tech venture investing, access to extensive sector expertise, exposure to a global climate tech portfolio, networking opportunities with climate entrepreneurs, and mentorship from the CEV investment team.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Clean Energy Ventures Fellowship is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by Clean Energy Ventures. Upseed treats the Program and its host Organization as separate records so each can have its own status and sources.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 16, 2026
Known limits
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