Breakthrough Energy Fellows - Innovator and Explorer programs
Event details
| Date | 08.11.2023 |
| Category | Call for proposal |
Aim: The Breakthrough Energy Fellows program supports the best and brightest innovators working around the world to develop, scale, and commercialize technologies that have the potential to reduce carbon emissions by at least 500 million tons per year at scale.
There are two Programs currently open:
Duration: 1 year
Funding: Max. $500,000
Eligibility: There are no citizenship and no location restrictions. There are no direct limitations on career stage; refer to the above descriptions for indications of which types of researchers are best suited for each program.
How to Apply: All application materials must be submitted through the dedicated platform, and by first registering here.
Application Deadline: Letter of Intent due 8 November 2023
Further information
There are two Programs currently open:
- Explorers receive funding for developing breakthrough climate solutions that are earlier stage, higher technical risk, and may not yet be ready to incorporate. Explorers’ projects are typically in a university lab or research entity, and are overseen by professors, faculty members, or full-time researchers who can remain in position for this part-time opportunity. The grant covers between $50,000 - $250,000 in funding for research and development including costs such as lab space, office space, equipment, supplies, technical consultants, and staff to achieve pre-determined technical milestones. TRL range 0-2.
- The Innovator Fellowship is designed to accelerate the development of promising early-stage climate technologies. The Fellowship is a full-time commitment (i.e. candidates cannot become Innovator Fellows while staying in-position) for innovators committed to commercializing their climate technology. Typically, Innovator projects have raised less than $2,000,000 in dilutive funding and are legally incorporated prior to program start date of September 2024. Funding of approximately $500,000 for research and development costs such as lab space, office space, equipment, supplies, technical consultants, staff, and more to achieve pre-determined technical milestones. TRL range 1-4.
Duration: 1 year
Funding: Max. $500,000
Eligibility: There are no citizenship and no location restrictions. There are no direct limitations on career stage; refer to the above descriptions for indications of which types of researchers are best suited for each program.
How to Apply: All application materials must be submitted through the dedicated platform, and by first registering here.
Application Deadline: Letter of Intent due 8 November 2023
Further information
- More information about the programs is available in the FAQ here.
- For any other questions, please contact the Research Office.
Practical information
- General public
- Free