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LabStart Fellowship 2027, up to $125,000 for Climate Tech Startups

The 2027 cohort of the LabStart Fellowship offers early-stage climate-tech founders up to $125,000 in funding plus support to commercialise breakthrough climate technologies. Applications for the fellowship close on 9 October 2026.

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Applications closed on October 9, 2026.

Next cycle expected around October 2027

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About this opportunity

LabStart Fellowship 2027 funds entrepreneurs working on innovative solutions to major climate challenges. Selected founders receive up to $125,000 in funding to develop and launch a climate-focused startup.

Beyond capital, the fellowship supports founders through the commercialisation of breakthrough climate technologies, taking a promising idea or emerging technology toward a market-ready company. The call is aimed at early-stage entrepreneurs and innovators whose solution is ready to move toward commercialisation.

What you receive

  • Up to $125,000 in funding
  • Support to commercialise breakthrough climate technologies
  • Help developing and launching a climate-focused startup

Who can apply

  • Early-stage entrepreneurs and innovators
  • Working on innovative solutions to major climate challenges
  • A promising idea or emerging technology that is ready to move toward commercialisation

How to apply

  • Open the LabStart Fellowship 2027 call page
  • Prepare a description of your climate technology and its route to market
  • Submit the application before 9 October 2026

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How much funding is available?

The fellowship offers up to $125,000 to launch a climate tech startup.

When does the call close?

Applications for the 2027 cohort close on 9 October 2026.

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