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New York Climate Exchange Climate Tech Fellowship

The New York Climate Exchange Climate Tech Fellowship is a six-month fellowship and incubation program for early-stage university-linked climate technology teams. The Exchange launched it in 2025 as its first signature incubation program, designed to bridge the gap between promising university climate research and early commercialization support.

FellowshipPre-seedAICleantechClimateEnergy
Application state
Not currently accepting

Overview

What New York Climate Exchange Climate Tech Fellowship offers

What New York Climate Exchange Climate Tech Fellowship is

The New York Climate Exchange Climate Tech Fellowship is a six-month fellowship and incubation program for early-stage university-linked climate technology teams. The Exchange launched it in 2025 as its first signature incubation program, designed to bridge the gap between promising university climate research and early commercialization support.

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
The New York Climate Exchange
Last reviewed
May 26, 2026

Terms and economics

Published program terms

Stipend
$10,000
Price
Unknown
Compensation
Stipend

Focus and fit

Who the program is for

Eligibility

Climate tech entrepreneurs and innovators Early-stage founders working on climate solutions Teams with climate-focused business ideas Competitive selection process

Stages
Pre-seed
Sectors
AI · Cleantech · Climate · Energy · Industrial
Audience
Founders · Students · Researchers · Builders
Career stage
Student · Early Career · Mid Career · Senior · Executive

Format and cadence

How participation works

Presence
Hybrid
Main location
New York, NY (US)
Duration
26 weeks
Cohort size
8
Cohorts per year
1
Engagement
Part Time

Availability and engagement

Application timing and route

Application state
Not currently accepting
Admissions
Application Only

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

6-month structured fellowship (September - February) Tailored climate tech venture curriculum Industry expert instruction and education One-to-one mentorship with experienced climate investors Non-dilutive funding to support company development Network access to climate tech ecosystem

Outcomes and track record

What the public record shows

Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.

Last recorded cohort
February 26, 2026

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Program details at a glance

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

May 26, 2026

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