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Accelerate your climate career
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.
OVERVIEW
The climate career accelerator
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:
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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-c... more
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Anushka M.
Senior Product Manager
“Before participating in the Climatebase
Fellowship, I knew I wanted to pivot my
career to climate but was overw... more
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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 soft... more
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Ting W.
Program Manager
“I am fortunate to have secured a new
job just a month or two after completing
the Climatebase Fellowship, and ... more
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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 absor... more
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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 ... more
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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 an... more
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Alex W.
Climate Impact and Regeneration Portfolio Associate
“What sets the Climatebase Fellowship
apart is the intentional focus on
community building. Through th... more
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For early-stage founders & builders
Adam B.
Co-Founder
“The Climatebase Fellowship is a robust
community dedicated to understanding
and combatting climate change. ... more
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Nicole Y.
Product Management Consultant
“I couldn't recommend Climatebase
more to anyone looking to start a
company in the climate tech spa... more
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Alex A.
Senior Manager
“Before the Fellowship I spent 5 years at
Convoy, a digital freight network, and
decided to apply my logistics kn... more
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Lauryn M.
Founder
“Joining the Climatebase Fellowship
gave me renewed energy, focus, and
motivation to apply my skills and... 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.
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Ari Matusiak
Founder & CEO, Rewiring America
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Steph Speirs
CEO, Solstice
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Alina Truhina
CEO & Managing Partner, The Radical Fund
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Natalia Vasquez
Senior Design Lead, IDEO
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Jigar Shah
Director, Loans Program Office, U.S. Department of Energy
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Sophie Purdom
Co-founder, Sightline Climate (CTVC)
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Dr. Jonathan Foley
Executive Director, Project Drawdown
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Sanchali Pal
Founder & CEO, Commons
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Tom Steyer
Co-executive Chair, Galvanize Climate Solutions
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Taj Ahmad Eldridge
Co-founder/Venture Partner, Include Ventures
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Florent Kaiser
CEO, Global Forest Generation
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Rhett Ayers Butler
Founder & CEO, Mongabay
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Molly Kawahata
Founder, Systemic Impact Strategies
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Scott Clavenna
Co-founder and CEO, Latitude Media
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Betony Jones
Director, Office of Energy Jobs, US Department of Energy
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Justin Winters
Co-founder & Executive Director, One Earth Philanthropy
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Dana Gunders
President, ReFED
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Ayisha Siddiqa
Climate Advisor to UN Secretary General, United Nations
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William McDonough
Chief Executive, McDonough Innovation
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Paul Paz y Miño
Deputy Director, Amazon Watch
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Ken Caldeira
Senior Advisor (Climate Sciences), Gates Ventures
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Tzeporah Berman
Chair, Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative
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Constantino Aucca
President & Co-founder, Acción Andina
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Jason Huang
Founder & CEO, TS Conductor
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Anastasia Volkova
CEO, founder, Regrow Ag
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Marc Tarpenning
Co-founder of Tesla & Venture Partner,, Spero Ventures
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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 ...more
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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 ...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 ... 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.
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Hannah C.
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Expand your professional network
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.
Lucila M.
Sustainability Consultant
“This Fellowship gave me the opportunity to
increase my knowledge about climate change
from different perspectives and how to tac... more
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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 step... more
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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 ... more
... more
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 cli... more
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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 F... more
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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 Fello... more
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Matt S.
Founder
“The best thing about the Climatebase Fellowship
for me was the community. The program's focus
on making direct connections between me... more
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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 su... more
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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 fant... more
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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 joi... more
... 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.
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 t... more
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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. Th... more
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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.
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
Nicole Yershov
Co-Founder at Dropseed Market
Founder
“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 stron... more
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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 e... more
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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
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 & times:
  • Applications for Cohort 8 are open
    • Cohort 8 will run in Q3 of 2025
    • Apply now for priority consideration
  • Live sessions run Mon - Fri, within the window of 9AM - 1PM Pacific Time
    • Most days provide no more than 1-3 hrs of live sessions
    • You are not required to attend all sessions
    • All sessions are recorded
  • Recommended time commitment
    • For those not working on a capstone project: 7+ hrs/week
    • For those working on a capstone project: 10+ hrs/week
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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.
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to the most common questions Fellowship applicants have.
If you can't find an answer to your question, please check out this more detailed FAQ page.
How much time should I expect to spend on Fellowship activities each week?
When are sessions going to be scheduled for during the day?
Are scholarships available?
How early should I enroll if accepted?
I submitted an application after the start of the Fellowship. Will my application be kept on file for future Cohorts?
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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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