Join the movement for impact across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) through the MENA Fellowship. This program features two dynamic residencies, AWS cloud credits, mentorship, and a $5,000 USD stipend. Harness the power of cross-regional collaboration as you build the future of Health, Climate, and EquityTech. Cohort of up to 10 ventures from across the MENA Region receive training in Halcyon’s methodology on business fundamentals, leadership, investment readiness, and impact.

Calling all Black and Latinx women and non-binary founders in the United States who are tackling pressing challenges in Health, Climate, and EquityTech. This fellowship offers more than support – it’s your launchpad for growth, impact, and a future shaped by you.

• Cohort of up to 10 ventures founded by Black, African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and Afro-Latina women and nonbinary-identifying entrepreneurs. Ventures receive training in Halcyon’s methodology on business fundamentals, leadership, investment readiness, and impact.
• Program is delivered in hybrid modality with participants engaging in both virtual and in-person sessions:
  • 1 Virtual Program Kickoff Meeting
  • 4 Virtual Program Meeting Days
  • 1 week in-person residency in Washington, DC
  • 1 week in-person residency in other U.S. city (specific location to be announced)

This brings founders from across the USA and the globe together, empowering entrepreneurs to address climate challenges through Renewable Energy, Green Building, Climate Data, Agriculture, WaterTech, and Blue Economy solutions. Gain expert training, an immersive 8-week in-person program in Washington, DC, and critical resources to accelerate your venture.

• Cohort of up to 8 ventures founded by entrepreneurs from across the world working in the climate space. Ventures receive training in Halcyon’s methodology on business fundamentals, leadership, investment readiness, and impact.
• Program is delivered primarily in-person:
  • 1 Virtual Program Kickoff Meeting
  • 8 week in-person residency in Washington, DC

This program selects and fully funds proof of concepts of new ideas leveraging advanced cloud computing and AI to solve some of the biggest challenges in the fight against climate change. Startups at any stage can apply, they just need to have a tech team capable of building with advanced computing services.

When a startup is selected for the fellowship, they will engage in a 2-3 month build with 1:1 advice from mentors and AWS credits to cover the AWS service costs of the build. Both IRCAI and AWS will provide selected startups with a team of mentors who are experts in AI, sustainability and ethics. Startups will get access to advanced computing services, such as quantum computing, high performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), and AWS credits to cover the build of the PoC.

ARPA-E is looking for the next generation of scientists and engineers to help direct the future of American energy innovation. We are looking for creative thinkers to work on the most pressing and exciting challenges in energy. During their two-year tenure at ARPA-E headquarters in Washington D.C., Fellows conduct independent research and analysis into technological whitespaces, contribute to new program development, and engage with innovators in a variety of fields, including academia, industry, start-ups, and government. Fellows play a vital role in furthering ARPA-E’s mission of developing transformational energy technologies.

The program provides funding for students and early career (untenured) faculty to support nuclear science, engineering, technology, and related disciplines. The objective is to develop a workforce capable of supporting the design, construction, operation, and regulation of nuclear facilities as well as the safe handling of nuclear materials. Proposals will be considered under this announcement for projects that would foster the development of innovative community engagement strategies, including incorporation of principles of equity and environmental justice.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Office of Small Business and Civil Rights (SBCR) is funding Minority Serving Institutions’(MSI) programs and activities for the exchange and transfer of knowledge and skills relevant to nuclear safety, security, environmental protection, or any other fields the Commission deems critical to its mission. The MSIG objectives are to assist MSIs in their efforts to achieve academic excellence; build capability, capacity, and infrastructure; develop human capital; and to create a diverse skilled Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) pipeline of underrepresented groups in fields related to the nuclear and/or STEM-related industry.

Of particular interest are areas of study aimed at:
• Engineering disciplines: nuclear, mechanical, chemical, structural, electrical,
environmental, materials, software, and human factors.
• Information Technology disciplines: communications specialists, computer specialists,
IT project managers, systems administrators, computer systems analysts, webmasters,
and information management specialists
• Mathematic disciplines: budget analysts, auditors, accountants
• Scientific disciplines: chemists, nuclear physicists, radiation biologists, physical
scientists, materials scientists, health physicists, geologists, hydrologists, and
seismologists

During this seven-week training, 40 participants will gain the skills and certification necessary to understand building infrastructure and how to leverage technology when managing building efficiency measures and energy use. Participants will learn the fundamentals of building science, systems and energy efficiency, as administered by the Building Performance Institute (BPI). The program helps Los Angeles residents acquire skills & certifications to land paid internships & job opportunities in the green job industry. Participants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

NYSERDA is seeking applications from organizations who wish to host a full-time Climate Justice Fellow for 1 year. NYSERDA will fund the fellow’s salary as well as professional development training/mentoring and/or wrap-around services. Fellows must be members of a priority population. Host organizations must be working to advance climate justice and clean energy priorities for disadvantaged communities. It is anticipated that fellows will work in community-based organizations, universities, municipalities, climate tech innovators/start-ups, venture development organizations and clean energy businesses. NYSERDA anticipates funding approximately 150 fellowships through 2024. For eligible host employers, the total award amount is capped at $40k per fellow. A total of $6 Million in funding is available for this program. Applications from eligible host employers will be accepted on a continuous first-come, first-served basis until funds are expended. Funding may be adjusted based on demand and availability of additional funds.

GRID Alternatives and WRISE are partnering again for a Rising Solar fellowship program to give aspiring solar professionals from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to pursue a career in renewable energy. The program, part of GRID and WRISE’s workforce diversity initiatives, is aimed at anyone identifying as a woman or marginalized gender training for careers in installation and design as well as college and graduate students studying renewable energy and related fields. Rising Solar Fellows receive:

• free access to the RE+ conference*
• specialized program content exclusively for fellows
• mentoring and networking opportunities
• and the chance to collaborate with and learn from a peer group of fellows

The Tribal Energy Innovators fellowship is designated for federally recognized tribal members who are interested, invested, and engaged in work which supports renewable energy infrastructure and tribal energy capacity building within a tribal community, tribally focused programming, and/or tribal organization. The Tribal Energy Innovators Fellowship provides a modest fellowship stipend and industry resources to support the development of innovative ideas and the use of problem-solving processes that lead to sustainable renewable energy solutions.