Carbontech Entrepreneurial Fellowship (New York)
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Grant Type
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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.
- 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
Program Details
- 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
Funding
- Carbon dioxide removal solutions
- Carbon capture technologies
- Carbon storage innovations
- Carbon utilization solutions
- Climate-tech innovations
Target Technologies
- 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)
Eligibility
- Fellowship funding
- Technical mentorship
- Access to research resources
- Network of advisors and industry partners
- Business development support
- Connection to follow-on funding sources
Support Provided
- Activate New York Community (3rd-largest Activate applicant pool historically)
- Part of expanded Activate network across U.S.
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How to Apply
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
- 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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