Startup Researcher is currently accepting applications for its Breakthrough Energy Fellows - Cohort 7 (2027). Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Breakthrough Energy Fellows Program – Cohort 7 (2027) is a global initiative supporting scientists, entrepreneurs, and early-stage startups developing breakthrough climate technologies. Led by Breakthrough Energy Discovery, the program provides funding, technical mentorship, commercialization guidance, and access to a global network of investors and industry experts. It aims to accelerate innovative solutions capable of significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transforming early-stage scientific discoveries into scalable businesses.
Selected Innovator Fellow projects can receive up to $500,000 through a SAFE to support research and development.
The funding can be used for eligible R&D expenses such as:
Laboratory and office space
Equipment
Supplies
Technical consultants
Staffing
Other research and development costs linked to agreed technical milestones.
This is not a conventional $500,000 grant. Breakthrough Energy describes the Innovator funding as catalytic investment through a SAFE.
2. Technical Project Management
Fellows receive active technology project management support from Breakthrough Energy’s team to help them work towards defined technical milestones.
3. Mentorship and Curriculum
Participants receive curriculum and one-on-one mentorship designed to strengthen their skills and support the development of their climate technology venture.
4. Global Network
Fellows gain access to Breakthrough Energy’s network spanning areas such as:
Technology
Finance
Government
Policy
Business
Investment
5. In-Kind Support
The programme also provides significant in-kind support in areas including communications, policy, legal support, techno-economics and recruitment.
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
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