Breakthrough Energy Fellows 2027 is a programme that supports innovators working on early-stage technologies designed to address major climate and clean-energy challenges. The programme provides selected innovators with funding, expert support and connections that can help move promising technologies toward commercialisation.
For the 2027 Innovator Fellowship, applicants first submit a concept paper before selected applicants move on to a full application and interview stage.
About Breakthrough Energy Fellows 2027
The Breakthrough Energy Fellows programme has different pathways, including the Innovator Fellowship, Business Fellows and Explorers. Also, the Innovator Fellowship is focused on early-stage climate technology and is the pathway with the November 2026 application deadline.
However, Cohort 7 is scheduled to begin in September 2027, and Business Fellows and Explorers are considered on a rolling basis, while the Innovator Fellowship follows the specific application timeline.
Breakthrough Energy Fellows Benefits
Depending on the fellowship pathway, support can include:
- Funding for climate technology development.
- Technical assistance.
- Commercialisation support.
- Access to experts.
- Connections with investors and industry professionals.
- Legal and policy support.
- Communications support.
- Opportunities to connect with other climate innovators.
Breakthrough Energy Fellows Eligibility Criteria
The Innovator Fellowship is intended for innovators developing early-stage climate technologies. However, applicants should have a technology that can potentially make a significant contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions or addressing climate adaptation. The programme generally focuses on technologies at an early stage of development.
Also, applicants should carefully review the current Innovator Fellowship requirements before submitting a concept paper.
How to Apply for the Breakthrough Energy Fellows 2027
Here are the steps to apply for this program;
- Visit the official Breakthrough Energy Fellows application portal.
- Register or log in to the application system.
- Select the Innovator Fellowship application.
- Submit the required concept paper and preliminary information.
- Wait for the concept paper review.
- If selected, complete the full application.
- Participate in the deep-dive interview if invited.
- Wait for the final selection decision.
Breakthrough Energy Fellows 2027 Deadline
The deadline to submit a concept paper for the Breakthrough Energy Fellows 2027 Innovator Fellowship is November 2, 2026. Meanwhile, Cohort 7 begins in September 2027.
Breakthrough Energy Fellows 2027 – Official Website
FAQs
What does the fellowship support?
It supports innovators developing technologies that can help address climate and clean-energy challenges.
Is there only one fellowship pathway?
No, Breakthrough Energy has Innovator, Business Fellows, and Explorer pathways.
When does Cohort 7 begin?
The programme begins in September 2027.
Do Business Fellows and Explorers have the same deadline?
No, the November 2, 2026 deadline applies to the Innovator Fellowship concept paper. Business Fellows and Explorers are considered on a rolling basis.
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