How much funding does Carbontech Entrepreneurial Fellowship (New York) provide?

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Carbontech Entrepreneurial Fellowship (New York)

Activate Global Inc

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Carbontech Entrepreneurial Fellowship

Overview: A state-funded fellowship program supporting scientists and engineers developing carbon-tech innovations, administered by Activate in partnership with NYSERDA.

Program Details

Status: Active (established 2021)
Geographic Scope: New York State
Administrator: NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) in partnership with Activate
Focus: Carbon dioxide removal, carbon capture, storage, and utilization solutions
Alignment: Supports New York State's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) goals, including 85% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

Funding

State Support: NYSERDA provides approximately $800K in direct funding to Activate fellows/companies
Funder: New York State government
Structure: Part of broader Activate New York Community fellowship

Target Technologies

Carbon dioxide removal solutions
Carbon capture technologies
Carbon storage innovations
Carbon utilization solutions
Climate-tech innovations

Eligibility

Scientists and engineers with breakthrough carbon-tech innovations
Early-stage venture development
Commitment to climate solutions
New York State focus (though may be part of broader Activate fellowship)

Support Provided

Fellowship funding
Technical mentorship
Access to research resources
Network of advisors and industry partners
Business development support
Connection to follow-on funding sources

Geographic Communities

Activate New York Community (3rd-largest Activate applicant pool historically)
Part of expanded Activate network across U.S.

How to Apply

Applicants should apply through the main Activate Fellowship application process, indicating interest in New York-based fellowship or carbon-tech focus areas.

1. Primary Application: Apply to Activate Fellowship (see Activate Fellowship entry)
- Indicate geographic preference: New York
- Select carbon-tech as focus area if applicable

2. Timeline:
- Applications typically open September
- Deadline: October 23 (for current year cohorts)

3. Selection Process:
- Competitive evaluation by Activate and NYSERDA
- Assessment of carbon-tech innovation potential
- Evaluation of commercialization pathway
- Team and founder quality assessment

4. Contact:
- Activate New York Community
- activate.org for application portal and details

Partnership Details

NYSERDA Partnership: State authority providing funding and policy alignment
Activate Administration: Day-to-day fellowship management, mentorship, network access
Focus Areas: All Activate target industries with emphasis on climate tech and carbon solutions

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What Activate Global Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 51
Total given: $4.14M
Median grant: $100K
Range: $5,500–$340K

By dollars: Massachusetts 30%, New York 19%, California 15%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Cambridge, MA; Berkeley, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Perlumi · Berkeley, CA

Technology development funds fiscal sponsorship

$340K
Photonect · Rochester, NY

Technology development funds and stipends

$194K
Feon Energy · Woburn, MA

Technology development funds and stipends

$190K
Anthology Biotechnologies Inc · Cambridge, MA

Technology development funds and stipends

$186K
Pascal Technologies Inc · Cambridge, MA

Technology development funds and stipends

$179K