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Breakthrough Energy Fellows is sponsored by Breakthrough Energy. The Breakthrough Energy Fellows program supports innovators working on early-stage climate technology, providing research funding and hands-on support to accelerate discovery and commercialization.
It has an Explorer program for individuals with early-stage technologies or applied research projects within a university or laboratory, and an Innovator Fellowship for climate-tech founders and hard-tech founders.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Explorers are individuals with early-stage technologies or applied research projects within a university or laboratory. Innovator Fellows are open to applicants worldwide with technologies generally at TRL 1–4, and companies typically must have raised less than $2 million in investment funding, excluding grants. Applicants must establish a legal entity before the program begins and commit full-time to developing their startups. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $150,000 (Explorer Grants); Up to $500,000 (Innovator Fellowship). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Breakthrough Energy Fellows are due November 10, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Breakthrough Energy Fellows is funded by Breakthrough Energy. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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