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Accelerate your climate career

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The Climatebase Fellowship

The Climatebase Fellowship is the climate career accelerator designed to help ambitious mission-driven professionals supercharge their careers in climate, land their next job, or start their own projects and ventures.

Applications for Cohort 8 are open. Apply by July 7 for priority consideration.

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OVERVIEW

The climate career accelerator

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The Climatebase Fellowship combines a 12-week industry-oriented educational program and ongoing community membership throughout the year. Access expert guest speaker sessions, career support, project-based work, and a supportive network of highly talented peers.

Join an ambitious collective of optimists, doers, creators, visionaries, disruptors, and explorers from a wide range of backgrounds and organizations such as:

12-Week Cohort-Based Program

Climate Curriculum

Rapidly level-up your climate literacy through weekly curriculum sessions led by our expert instructors

Expert Speakers

Gain real-world industry insights through panels, keynotes, and deep-dives with over 100+ climate leaders per cohort

Support For Job Seekers & Founders

Dedicated support for job seekers, capstone project teams, and early-stage startup founders

Community

Expand your network through online socials, 1-on-1 and group networking, and regional in-person meetups

Credentials

Graduate with an official Certificate Of Completion, which you can add to your LinkedIn and share with your network

Ongoing Community Membership

Ongoing Networking

Continue growing your professional connections with our community of 2500+ alumni and climate experts

Ongoing Access

Access future cohorts, live sessions, & a growing video library of keynotes, deep dives, panels, & more

Ongoing Support

Receive ongoing support with exclusive career fairs for jobseekers, demo days for early-stage founders, and more

Sub-Communities

Elevate your leadership and deepen your focus through interest groups, regional hubs, and Fellow-led sessions

Thought Leadership

Elevate your professional profile through Climatebase's newsletter, platform, and community

SUCCESS STORIES

Who is the Fellowship for?

Climatebase Fellows join with a wide range of personal and professional goals, from landing their first job in climate, to career advancement, furthering their education, gaining experience by working on projects, or even launching their own ventures.

For job seekers and explorers

Liliana C.

Program Manager (Sustainability)

“My Fellowship experience was nothing short of incredible! Learning from experts in the field was a game-changer, especially the job seeker sessions which provided practical tips that I used in my job search. These insights not only boosted my confidence but also gave me a solid strategy for tackling interviews. What made it even more amazing was connecting with other Fellows. Their diverse backgrounds brought a wealth of information that helped me during job interviews. In addition to this, I was lucky to participate in two networking events with people living in my area and to support one another during our job search. The community was fantastic, providing a space to bounce my ideas off of and to refine my job search. The Fellowship not only gave me the confidence to continue my job search but also helped me to identify my unique skills and the value I can bring to new roles. It's been a journey of growth, and I'm excited about the opportunities ahead!”... more

Anushka M.

Senior Product Manager

“Before participating in the Climatebase Fellowship, I knew I wanted to pivot my career to climate but was overwhelmed by trying to discover and map the full solution space. Joining the Climatebase Fellowship helped me understand the lay of the land in the climate space, understand what opportunities looked like in the various solution areas, and narrow down my immediate focus. Through the Fellowship, I was given the community and resources to delve deeper into my interest areas. I found a co-founder (Jacob Simon) for a climate positivity newsletter, Climativity . I found a working group to dive deeper into energy markets and better understand how policy could incentivize the adoption of clean energy assets. Most significantly, I built up the network and the experience that helped me land my first climate job at Form Energy, a long-duration energy storage company. The Climatebase Fellowship served as an integral part of my climate journey, and I'm very thankful that I was able to take part in it!”... more

Kenji M.

Senior Software Engineer Research Development

“When I came to the Climatebase Fellowship, I was burned out after many years in big tech. Like many software engineers, I enjoy technical work for its own sake — but I was missing something, and I wanted to see if mission alignment was the missing piece. So I began looking for a way to transition into climate tech. Making such a big shift well into the middle stages of my career was daunting, but the Climatebase Fellowship gave me the inspiration I needed. Finding a peer group of like-minded seekers boosted my morale and helped me stay the course. Ultimately, I found a position that draws on my unique skill set and gives me a chance to make a real difference. I’ve been working to reduce carbon emissions at Monolith for a little over a year now and mission-driven work brings me the fulfillment I was looking for.”... more

Ting W.

Program Manager

“I am fortunate to have secured a new job just a month or two after completing the Climatebase Fellowship, and I believe that Climatebase was instrumental in that. Not only did the Fellowship give me a boost on my resume and something to add to my climate bonafides, but the supportive, like-minded people I met helped me to process my career transition and shape my previous experience into a cohesive story. When I first applied to the Climatebase Fellowship, I was unsure about whether I should join. I had recently completed another climate course as well as an online coding bootcamp, and I was wondering if sinking more money into another program would be worth it. I decided to go for it and resolved not to do it halfway. In addition to connecting with other Fellows, I worked on developing a capstone project which enabled me to stretch myself and gain valuable skills that would transfer to my future career. During my interview process, I found myself referring back to experiences that I gained during the experience multiple times. I still feel connected with the Fellowship community, and in my job search I felt more prepared to work directly on climate.”... more

For people already working in climate

George D.

Head of Commercial Media

“The Climatebase Fellowship was outstanding! I found the curriculum incredibly interesting and I absorbed a lot of new information in a short time - providing a robust grounding in key climate subject areas. I work as a Head of Department for the soccer team Manchester City / City Football Group within a digital marketing capacity and have been able to build the foundations of a "Green Digital Manifesto" to decarbonize our digital output. This equates to robust measurement and emissions reduction across advertising, cloud computing, and content creation across all 3 scopes of emissions. There is a lot of work to be done, however, I'm pleased to have buy-in from several departments and the group's leadership. The Fellowship provided the knowledge and inspiration to construct the decarbonization framework while networking with Fellows was super helpful in refining my thoughts.”... more

David L.

Senior Program Manager, Impact Transformation

“I initially heard about the Climatebase Fellowship from others who gave it rave reviews! Although I was already working in sustainability when I started the Fellowship, I realized that the 'sustainability' industry can feel quite removed from actual climate tech, systems, and solutions. The Climatebase Fellowship was a great fit because it was far more accessible than a graduate degree while still giving me the technical acumen needed to have climate conversations and improve in my current job. It also offered networking opportunities and insights into future opportunities in the climate space. Even though I work in sustainability, I was not very well-versed in climate. The Fellowship has enabled me to delve into new projects at work that focus more on climate and to engage with experts in the field. It has also helped me to think about the future directions of the sustainability and climate sectors and where I want to make an impact within them.”... more

Jonathan U.

Senior Demand Generation Manager

“I applied for the Fellowship with a clear goal in mind: to transition my career away from conventional SaaS and into climate tech. However, by the time the Fellowship was set to start, I had already landed a position within sustainable agriculture. I wondered whether the program would still be valuable now that I had my foot in the door. What I found was that the Fellowship has something for everyone and is completely flexible to your goals. The curriculum sessions provided an excellent foundation in climate science and networking with other Fellows offered a high point each week. I left the Fellowship feeling inspired by and connected to my Cohort, with a network I can rely on. I'm also equipped with a systems thinking lens that helps me to be a better marketer in my current role. I would highly recommend the Fellowship to anyone interested in a climate career, whether you're trying to break in, just starting out, or need space to build your big idea.”... more

Alex W.

Climate Impact and Regeneration Portfolio Associate

“What sets the Climatebase Fellowship apart is the intentional focus on community building. Through the Fellowship Community, I’ve made connections and friendships that are still flourishing well after the program ended. We thoroughly covered a diverse array of sectors and received curated resources for additional deep dives. This was particularly valuable for me because though I have a very specific background, my current role requires working alongside various partners, solutions, and industries. The Climatebase Fellowship professional network and knowledge base have enabled me to do my job more effectively and confidently!”... more

For early-stage founders & builders

Adam B.

Co-Founder

“The Climatebase Fellowship is a robust community dedicated to understanding and combatting climate change. The diversity of professional experience amongst the Fellows gives the program so much more dimension than the comprehensive overview and deep dive materials - strong as they are - could provide. The backdrop to my personal Fellowship experience was kicking off a fundraise for a climate startup I’ve been working on for some time. We’re developing a novel heat and power turbine with onboard carbon capture - a technology that touches upon distributed energy, bioenergy, and carbon capture/storage. The Fellowship's education and programming helped us think through positioning, while the Fellows community supported us through myriad questions early-stage startups face. I’m excited to continue engaging with the community, both to fill knowledge gaps and meet incredible people.”... more

Nicole Y.

Product Management Consultant

“I couldn't recommend Climatebase more to anyone looking to start a company in the climate tech space or transition into sustainability. I was already working in Precision Agriculture upon joining the Climatebase Fellowship but felt I needed a stronger educational base and network in the climate community. The educational material was extremely comprehensive (even for someone like me who was already working in Climate Tech ahead of the program) and I loved the opportunity to meet leading professionals in the space. I was also looking to flesh out my startup idea with people who had different backgrounds from me, find a co-founder, bounce ideas off of other founders and investors, and get candid feedback from potential consumers and investors to help guide the direction of the business During the Fellowship, I was able to meet and get feedback from investors in the space, find my co-founder, Matt Rosenbaum, and turn my capstone project into a real company, Dropseed Market, a sustainable online marketplace and educational platform.”... more

Alex A.

Senior Manager

“Before the Fellowship I spent 5 years at Convoy, a digital freight network, and decided to apply my logistics knowledge to write about the electrification journey for semi-trucks, launching evtruckingnews.substack.com during the Fellowship. The Fellowship was immensely helpful in connecting me with individuals who helped me start writing and introducing me to other industry professionals, and I found researching and writing for my capstone project to be incredibly rewarding. I gained extensive knowledge about EV trucks, charging infrastructure, and the industry groups dedicated to advancing transportation electrification. I engaged in over a dozen conversations with professionals across the industry, forming lasting connections. I also shared insights about my Capstone Project on LinkedIn, which significantly increased my engagement metrics, attracting over 40,000 views on LinkedIn and drawing more than 1,000 visitors to my Substack.”... more

Lauryn M.

Founder

“Joining the Climatebase Fellowship gave me renewed energy, focus, and motivation to apply my skills and expertise to generate positive change. The Fellowship equipped me with the knowledge to speak clearly about the climate crisis and the nudge I needed to expand upon an idea I had already been exploring. Off the heels of nearly two decades working in product development and design, I felt an urgency to address the issue of planned obsolescence and designed waste. This manifested as a Capstone project that explored the feasibility of scaling the remanufacturing of vehicles. I recruited a team of Fellows from all over the world, with a wide range of backgrounds and expertise, fast-tracking work that would have taken me months to complete on my own. When building something new, especially with the urgency that climate solutions warrant, quickly identifying weaknesses and opportunities is critical, and the Climatebase Fellowship is the perfect space for this. I'll continue to leverage the knowledge I gained from the curriculum and the findings from my Capstone project as I iterate and build upon it.”... more

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EXPERT GUEST SPEAKERS

Learn from leading climate experts

Learn from and connect with climate leaders — policy experts, founders, scientists, investors, activists, and more.

Join keynotes, panels, deep dives, and more to meet, engage with, and directly ask questions to our expert guests.

Get introduced to dozens of climate leaders in your cohort and leverage your community membership to access future expert sessions.

Mike G.

Fellow

Climate Investor

“All the guests for panels, deep dives, and keynotes were great. They were also all very direct and honest which I appreciated. You got the sense they were talking to a group of insiders vs at something like a conference. The organization was great. Lots of reminders about sessions, clear who was speaking and about what. Enough lead time to plan my weeks around it as best I could.” ...more

Kellie S.

Fellow

Head of Operations

“I got a much more nuanced understanding of the opinions and conflicts of opinions, (as well as unresolved challenges and hot-button issues), in each sub-field from the many different speakers we got to hear each week. So the multiplicity of voices was really amazing. This has already been useful in my job. ” ...more

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CLIMATE CURRICULUM

Deepen your climate literacy

Develop a comprehensive understanding of climate drivers and solutions across each major sector through the lens of policy, technology, finance, human rights, and more. Level-up your climate literacy to gain a competitive edge in your job search and career growth.
Navigate and customize your learning journey by leveraging a rich array of live curriculum sessions, guest speaker sessions, office hours, study guides, collaborative focus groups and more.
Maintain your edge throughout your climate career with ongoing access to live sessions in future cohorts, up-to-date resources, and the ever-growing Fellowship community.

Audrey S.

Fellow

Project Manager

“I wasn't sure about my climate career path when I signed up for the Climatebase Fellowship. The core sessions were great in helping me understand the landscape of climate solutions and what areas I want to make an impact on. After the program, I had all the motivation, courage, and knowledge I felt I needed to take the next leap. I went from sitting on the sidelines to wanting to be a part of every project and help in every way possible.”... more

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Climatebase Fellowship: program overview by weeks*

Week 1

Welcome Week

Week 2

Climate Fundamentals

Week 3

Energy

Week 4

Transportation

Week 5

Food & Agriculture

Week 6

Nature-Based Solutions

Week 7

Break Week

Week 8

Carbon Removal

Week 9

Corporate Sustainability

Week 10

Circular Economy

Week 11

Buildings, Cities, & Adaptation

Week 12

Graduation & Project Presentations

*Topic order might be subject to changes.

Meet your instructors

Dr. Eileen M.

Hannah C.

COMMUNITY

Expand your professional network

Community is at the core of the Fellowship because a strong professional network is at the core of a successful career. Forge meaningful relationships through a variety of formats including professional interest groups, 1-on-1 and group matching, in-person meetups, capstone project teams, affinity and focus groups, and more.
After your 12-week cohort, continue growing your professional community and your career through ongoing networking opportunities within our ever-expanding global community of 1000+ top mission-driven professionals and climate leaders.
As an active community member, you gain the opportunity to elevate your personal brand and showcase thought leadership on Climatebase's platform, social channels, and newsletter.

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Josh M.

Deputy General Counsel

“I've been privileged to have what I consider to be a "climate-adjacent" career. In recent years it has become increasingly apparent that my climate experience was myopic because it came only from the government and nonprofit perspectives and needed to include the rapidly expanding private sector perspective. I learned about the Climatebase Fellowship during SF Climate Week . I was fortunate to have a solid knowledge base on climate policy and science, so the weekly curriculum sessions were for me a combination of refresher and different perspectives on a familiar subject matter. However, the venture capital and startup piece of the curriculum, consisting of sessions with Climatebase's VC in residence along with numerous perspectives from investors and founders, was nothing short of revelatory. These were coupled with the opportunity to work with other Fellows on a Capstone Project and other initiatives that took advantage of the incredible human capital resource that was a product of the diverse experiences of the members of the cohort. The relationships forged during the Fellowship may well be Climatebase's most valuable enduring benefit to me. My Capstone team is continuing to develop our concept by refining the product and talking with prospective funders and customers. I'm looking forward to remaining engaged with the Climatebase community.”... more

Andrea O.

Marketing Director

“I decided to join the Climatebase Fellowship after moderating an event at San Francisco Climate Week , where I learned about a dynamic Fellowship community with a myriad of opportunities. My goal for joining the Fellowship was to connect with leaders bridging communication and science to propel climate action, a mission in line with my role as Director of Marketing at Boomitra. The Fellowship not only expanded my professional network but also broadened my perspective on creating meaningful change in the climate space. During the Fellowship, Boomitra was awarded Prince William's Earthshot Prize for "Fixing Our Climate.”, a recognition often likened to an environmental Oscar. I am eager to see what the coming year brings, building on the momentum and learnings from the Fellowship.”... more

Kate P.

Founding Operations Lead

“The Climatebase Fellowship was a major boost to my networking efforts within the climate space. It was really easy to connect with other Fellows and leaders within the climate solutions space. I particularly enjoyed the opportunity to ask questions during panels with expert guests and had fruitful conversations with many of those speakers after the events!”... more

Matt S.

Founder

“The best thing about the Climatebase Fellowship for me was the community. The program's focus on making direct connections between members helped me quickly build relationships in the focus area I needed them most - corporate sustainability. The high-quality content and engaging structure of expert panels helped me gain a more holistic understanding of climate technology. Meanwhile, the capstone project component connected me with highly talented and passionate people who wanted to learn about nature-based carbon businesses, nationwide conservation programs, and the role of landowners in a climate-positive future. ”... more

Irete H.

CTO and Head of Development

“Before the Fellowship, I worked on a startup focused on sustainable shopping, giving me some understanding of what makes a product sustainable. However, I was eager to learn more. The Climatebase Fellowship provided a unique opportunity for me to gain education on a broad range of climate domains and I am now much more knowledgeable about climate issues, their impact, and solutions to the climate crisis. I have also built new and valuable connections worldwide. Coming from a technology background, I had begun to look into the impact of software on the environment. I was thrilled to have a chance to collaborate with a group of talented peers from our Cohort on researching the concept of ‘Green Software’ as part of a capstone project, which was encouraged and supported by the Fellowship. We studied the four different areas of impact – Coding, Network Traffic, Compute/Processing, and Storage. Our efforts resulted in a Medium article, a dedicated webpage, and a PDF resource guide packed with information and links to numerous resources. I wholeheartedly recommend this program to anyone seeking to expand their knowledge of climate.”... more

Jake B.

Co-Founder & Co-CEO

“I was prompted to join Climatebase to improve my knowledge and network within the climate world, and the Fellowship was fantastic in helping me achieve that. As a Co-Founder at a climate-tech startup, the Fellowship was an incredible way to meet people with differing fields of expertise. I collaborated with them while receiving constructive feedback, helping develop every aspect of the business. Some of the relationships built were so valuable that we now have official advisors at our company who were connections made through the Climatebase Fellowship community.”... more

Patrick M.

Founder

“My background and expertise are mainly in humanitarian tech, and I was keen to transition into the climate tech space. I applied to join the Climatebase Fellowship to better understand the climate space and directly connect with the climate solutions community. One of the highlights of the Climatebase Fellowship was the opportunity to pursue a Capstone Project, so much so that I carried out two projects focused on Climate Robotics during Cohorts 3 and 4! These Capstone Projects enabled me to accelerate the launch of the Climate Robotics Network, while the Fellowship's expert guest speakers and live sessions enabled me to expand my knowledge of the climate space: the perfect combination! Thanks to these projects, I'm now completing a White Paper on Climate Robotics, drawing extensively on the work done through my capstone project. The Fellowship enabled me to build the credibility I needed to recruit an external Organizing Committee for a Climate Robotics Summit, organized by the Climate Robotics Network.”... more

Maxwell L.

Independent Consultant

“Through the Climatebase Fellowship, I was able to deepen my knowledge of climate science and meet some of the leading organizations in the emerging climate economy. Over 12 weeks, we covered everything from the origins of climate science to the latest nature-based carbon removal solutions. My peers were accomplished professionals who had spent careers at leading companies and organizations, and like me, have now set their sights on addressing the climate crisis. The Fellowship also provided me with a platform and an amazing community of Fellows, enabling me to undertake a Capstone project aimed at helping more homeowners to decarbonize their homes. Looking ahead, I’m using many of the lessons from the Climatebase Fellowship in my work as an advisor and consultant to real estate leaders, helping them improve the health and wellness, energy efficiency, and climate impacts of their property portfolios.”... more

Andrea A.

Digital Marketing Manager

“My experience was unique because I was fortunate enough to land my first job in the industry (through the Climatebase platform) right before I started Cohort 4 of the Fellowship. Initially planning to enter the Fellowship as a job seeker, I shifted my goals to focus on gaining industry knowledge, networking with others who were just entering the industry, and helping others in making the jump into climate. I learned extensively about the different sectors within climate and elevated my technical understanding of each sector far beyond what I could have achieved on my own. One of my highlights was meeting various cohort members virtually and in person through one-on-one meetings, local meetups, and different networking opportunities. I felt that every person I met offered a unique insight, connection, or discussion that broadened my understanding of the industry and how we can all contribute to climate solutions. The Climatebase Fellowship has aided my professional career by providing me with a foundation to understand and discuss the intersection of various industries and their collective efforts toward decarbonization.”... more

Thomas H.

Associate General Counsel - Markets

“I have been passionate about climate change for many years, and this year, I reached an inflection point in my work and was ready to move to a climate role. I joined the Fellowship to learn more about various sub-sectors of climate and to meet others within the space. The most impactful elements for my job search were working on a capstone project focused on nature-based solutions (NBS) and the career-focused sessions, which offered practical tips on interviewing and soft skills. Toward the end of the Fellowship, I accepted a role on the Legal team of the Wildlife Conservation Society, where I will work on conservation finance and other NBS projects worldwide. Thank you to the entire Climatebase team and the Fellowship community!”... more

Weldon K.

Co-Founder & CMO

“I went through a phase of despondency around climate change. But I’ve seen time and again in my life that the best way to overcome a feeling of defeat is to jump into action. So I applied to the Climatebase Fellowship. The Fellowship gave me a broad view of climate solutions as well as a supportive network of curious and ambitious folks in the Community. At Channing St. Copper Co., we’re building appliances that make it easy and obvious for people to switch from gas to higher-performance electric. I use the knowledge and networks I built in the Fellowship just about every day.”... more

Coco F.

Project Manager Analyst

“The programs and community wonderfully highlighted the interdisciplinary and human aspects of climate concerns and helped level up my ability to ask the right questions and explore system-wide "what ifs." I am not surprised that I've wrapped up the Fellowship with so much admiration for everyone in the Cohort. Amazing people doing amazing things and so willing to go deeper. I feel so fortunate to be a part of such an incredible community. Cheers to all the successes thus far and to a future of continued collaboration!”... more

Nate R.

Head of Projects

“With some amazing collaborators, I had the opportunity to co-lead sessions on climate imagination and climate emotions, and work on practical tools to help people take steps to talk about and work through climate-related challenges. Thanks to the advice and encouragement of other Fellows, I launched a climate-focused side business. ”... more

Nick A.

Founder

“Thank you, Climatebase , for the opportunity to join. Such an inspiring community to dream, strategize, and work on climate solutions with every day.”... more

Alexander S.

Founder

“I had gone in with a pretty good understanding of the problems we face in dealing with the global crisis that is climate change, but being able to meet so many people enthusiastic about this work and listen to the speakers who presented was hugely beneficial, and the structure and focus of their curriculum allowed me the confidence to move forward with launching my own effort to confront this challenge.”... more

Casey H.

Founder & Executive Creative Director

“What an outstanding, well-organized, high-value experience. Thank you to the entire Climatebase team and my Cohort. These are the folks on the frontline pushing climate action forward and creating real change and impact. I am honored to have been a part of this Fellowship and am truly excited to continue to work with everyone to shift the narrative on the climate crisis and help amplify voices for change.”... more

Amy S.

Education & Climate Research Consultant

“Being a part of this Fellowship not only catapulted my capstone project idea forward but also catalyzed my career transition from education to climate. I'm so grateful to have been a founding Fellow and to be a part of this community.”... more

Lucila M.

Sustainability Consultant

“This Fellowship gave me the opportunity to increase my knowledge about climate change from different perspectives and how to tackle it from different sectors. We learned about Climate Fundamentals, Energy and Transportation, Engineered Carbon Removal, Nature-Based Solutions, Food and Agriculture, Circular Economy, and Buildings, Cities and Adaptation.”... more

Carol V.

Certification Partner Support Associate

“Coming from a developing country, it's not always possible for me to participate in programs like this, which could be an important stepping stone for my career. I'm really grateful to the Climatebase team for seeing my potential and offering me a scholarship which allowed me to join the program.”... more

Yelitza G.

Farmers Market Specialist

“Speed networking sessions were the best part of the Fellowship. The speakers that were chosen for the panels and deep dives were great and the format of having questions asked in advance on a separate thread from the live chat was also great.”... more

FOR JOB SEEKERS

Supercharge your job search

Climatebase will proactively highlight your jobseeker profile to our expansive network of hundreds of active employers. Plus, unlock the opportunity to personally meet employers through online job fairs exclusively for Fellows.
Navigate your job search with the support of dedicated workshops and office hours for job seekers, personalized feedback from our in-house recruiting team, fireside chats with professionals already working in climate, and more.
Leverage the Fellowship community to practice your networking skills, discover job opportunities, and get support from your peers.

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Will Wiseman

CEO & Co-Founder of Climatize

Employer

“If you're coming from outside of the climate industry, I would want to know what steps you have taken to proactively begin to build your awareness and fluency in the vocabulary and to understand the moving parts and considerations. Being in this Fellowship is a great step in the right direction because it does show that you're a proactive person. Climatebase is the right place if you want to find opportunities with employers in the climate space. We almost exclusively hire from Climatebase these days. ”... more

Danan Margason

Chief Product Officer & GM of Platform at Carbon Direct

Employer

“The Climatebase Fellowship on its own is a huge differentiator for job applicants. Something that separates candidates is a commitment to climate. It's just a lot easier to onboard folks who have some sense of the vocabulary and the ecosystem. There are a lot of people who can develop software, for example. There are not that many people who can develop software and care deeply about climate and want to bring that passion to our company. That will immediately make you stand out.”... more

PROJECTS & STARTUPS

Gain experience by working on projects and startups

Do you have an idea for a project or startup? Are you eager to gain experience by working with others on their ideas?

The Fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity to pitch your vision to the community, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and gain support and guidance through dedicated sessions for capstone projects and startups so you can bring your ideas to life on an accelerated timeline.

Why work on a Capstone Project?

For early-stage founders, The Fellowship is a catalyst for pursuing startup ideas, discovering co-founders, and advancing your project within a structured, supportive environment. Gain supportive feedback from fellow entrepreneurs and investors, and showcase your startup during our Demo Days in the final week of the 12-week cohort. Notably, several startups accelerated through the Fellowship have successfully secured substantial venture capital funding.

For job seekers and explorers, working on capstone projects is an ideal opportunity to not only enhance their professional experience but also to deepen their understanding of a chosen topic, forge lasting connections with team members, and create impactful, real-world projects. Previous capstone projects have included diverse initiatives like media projects, research projects, nonprofits, and conferences.

Now more than ever, the world needs bold climate solutions to come to life.
This is your opportunity to make that happen.

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FOR FOUNDERS

Accelerate Your Climate Startup

For early-stage founders, the Climatebase Fellowship provides an unparalleled launchpad to refine your idea, find your co-founder or form your founding team, and accelerate your climate startup. Get everything the Fellowship has to offer, plus:

Pitch your ideas and form your teams with support from dedicated curriculum sessions for early-stage founders
Present your startup during our online Demo Days during and at the end of the cohort.
Gain mentorship and feedback from other top climate founders and investors

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Nicole Yershov

Co-Founder at Dropseed Market

Founder

Juan Camilo Mejía C

Co-Founder at Nobos

Founder

“The support we received from the Climatebase Fellowship was beyond anything we could have imagined. We developed an MVP with fantastic UX/UI support, conducted 5 focus groups, 7 in-depth interviews, and engaged with users to refine our idea. We even started building our revenue model and launched a low-fidelity pilot. I expected to learn and grow my network in the climate space, but I never imagined we'd have 13 amazing people supporting us in building our startup! The climate community is eager to help, and the Fellowship has been truly inspiring.”... more

New

The Climatebase Launch Scholarship

A merit-based scholarship for the Fellowship for top founders to accelerate their climate startups.

A merit-based scholarship. No equity exchange, reduced program fee. Purely value-additive.
Up to 20 top early-stage founders will be selected as recipients. To be considered, select "Launch a climate startup" as your primary goal when you apply to the fellowship.
Climatebase Launch scholarship recipients also gain free life-long employer membership for unlimited hiring on Climatebase’s jobs platform

KEY DATES & PROGRAM FEE

Accelerate your climate career

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The 12-week Fellowship cohort is an investment in your climate career, and the more you are engaged in the Fellowship, the more you will get out of the experience. Please review the program dates and times below.

The Fellowship fee covers the 12-week cohort and 1 year of community membership. Financial aid is available to those in need, and we encourage you to apply regardless of your personal financial circumstances.

Key Dates & Time Commitment

Program dates, schedule, and time commitment:

Applications for Cohort 8 are open:

Cohort 8 will run from September 8 to December 5, 2025
Apply for priority consideration by July 7, 2025
Final application deadline: August 11, 2025

Live sessions take place Monday to Friday, between 9AM – 1PM PST:

Most days include 1–3 hours of live content
Attendance is not required for all sessions
All sessions are recorded for flexible access

Time commitment, as reported by Fellows:

Fellows not working on a capstone project: typically spend 7+ hours/week
Fellows working on a capstone project: typically spend 10+ hours/week

The Fellowship is designed with flexibility in mind:

You can choose the sessions and content that align with their goals—meaning your actual time commitment may be less or more than the above averages.

1 year of membership in the Climatebase Fellowship community:

Included in your enrollment fee
Provides continued access to all program content (+ future cohorts)
Added flexibility in how you engage

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Climatebase Fellowship: program overview by weeks*

Week 1

Welcome Week

Week 2

Climate Fundamentals

Week 3

Energy

Week 4

Transportation

Week 5

Food & Agriculture

Week 6

Nature-Based Solutions

Week 7

Break Week

Week 8

Carbon Removal

Week 9

Corporate Sustainability

Week 10

Circular Economy

Week 11

Buildings, Cities, & Adaptation

Week 12

Graduation & Project Presentations

*Topic order might be subject to changes.

Fellowship Fee & Financial Aid

Overall Fellowship enrollment fee: $1990

Includes a one-time program fee for the 12-week cohort.

Includes 1 year of Climatebase Fellowship community membership.

Need-based financial aid is available

Over 50% of past Fellows have received financial aid awards to support their climate careers.

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Frequently asked questions

Find answers to the most common questions Fellowship applicants have.
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The Fellowship Story

600 people. 24 employers. All in one room in downtown San Francisco. That’s where the Climatebase story began, at the world’s first Climate Career Fair in May 2019. Back then, there was no Climatebase website or weekly newsletter. But what was there, was a room full of talented people eager to get to work on solving the climate crisis.

The success of the Climate Career Fair inspired us to scale our impact by launching an online platform focused on the same goal: To get more people working on climate.

We founded and launched Climatebase.org in June 2020. Since then, Climatebase has become the world's leading platform for climate employment. Our website has been used by over a half-million people around the world, and we’ve helped thousands of the world’s leading climate tech companies and environmental nonprofits attract mission-driven talent.

While we’re proud of our growth and impact, we’re determined to make it even easier for the world’s talent to transition into working on climate.

That’s why we’re launching the Climatebase Fellowship — a climate career accelerator for the most talented, mission-driven members of our community, designed to be a launchpad for the next leaders in climate tech.

We look forward to reviewing your application.

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Applications for Cohort 8 are open. Apply by July 7 for priority consideration.

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