Apply to the second Latin America & the Caribbean Climate Fellowship offered by Halcyon, aimed at creating a positive climate impact. The fellowship program unites entrepreneurs from Latin America & the Caribbean, equipping them with the tools to tackle climate-related issues such as Renewable Energy, Green Building, Climate Data, Agriculture, WaterTech, and Blue Economy solutions.
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Participants will receive specialized training, valuable resources to propel their ventures forward, as well as the opportunity to partake in a one-week in-person residency in Washington, D.C., and another in Mexico City, Mexico. The Latin America & the Caribbean Climate Fellowship is supported by Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Program Structure
- Cohort of up to 10 businesses established by entrepreneurs from Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on climate-related initiatives. These ventures undergo training in Halcyon’s approach to achieving product-market fit, preparing for investment, and developing leadership skills.
- Program is delivered through:
- One virtual kickoff meeting
- A one-week Washington, DC residency
- Monthly virtual meetings
- A one-week Mexico City residency
Benefits
- Each program offers unique advantages to participants. Accepted fellows will receive:
- An equity-free stipend of $5,000 USD per venture for travel expenses related to attending the residencies
- A one-week stay at Halcyon’s establishment in Georgetown, Washington, DC.
- A one-week residency in Mexico City, culminating in a pitching event for each venture and opportunities to connect with investors, advisors, and media
- Bespoke training on:
- Product-market fit
- Investment readiness
- Leadership
- Skills development and mentorship
- Honing storytelling and pitching
- Connections to relevant impact investors
- USD 10,000 in Amazon Cloud credits
- A global network comprising more than 450 entrepreneurs committed to making a positive impact.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to (For-profit) startups are invited to develop scalable solutions to address climate change challenges.
- Location: Startups must be based in or servicing Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Stage: They must have a Minimum Viable Product with the potential for scaling.
- Team
- You may apply with a maximum of one co-founder.
- The applicant must serve as the CEO and/or have primary decision-making authority.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Candidates must be a minimum of 21 years of age at the commencement of the program.
- Program involvement: Must be capable of taking part in all activities and program sessions
- Impact: Must be working on a product and venture that contributes to one or more of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals
Selection Criteria
- Impact: How significant of an impact will the solution have on society and/or the environment if expanded?
- Scalability: Is it feasible for this venture to expand and reach hundreds of thousands or millions of users within a 5-10-year timeframe?
- Innovation: Does the solution offer a unique approach to addressing the issue in its specific context?
- Talent: Is the team exceptionally qualified to address the challenges they have identified?
Timeline
- Application Deadline: March 22, 2024
- Virtual Pitch with Selection Committee (Finalists): April/May 2024
- Notification of Selected Fellows: May 2024
- Virtual Kickoff Meeting: June 13, 2024
- In-person Residency in Washington, D.C.: June 24 – 28, 2024
- Monthly Virtual Meetings: July 11, August 8, September 5, 2024
- In-person Residency in Mexico City: October 21 – 25, 2024
How To Apply For Halcyon Latin America & the Caribbean Climate Fellowship 2024
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Visit the official website of Halcyon Latin America & the Caribbean Climate Fellowship for more information.
Application Deadline
March 22, 2024.
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