Compute for Climate Fellowship 2026 (IRCAI/UNESCO × AWS)
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Compute for Climate Fellowship 2026 (IRCAI/UNESCO × AWS)

Global R&D fellowship funding climate and energy startups to build a proof of concept using advanced cloud computing and AI, with up to $200,000 in AWS credits. Open to founders in any country, India included.

Global R&D fellowship funding climate and energy startups to build a proof of concept using advanced cloud computing and AI, with up to $200,000 in AWS credits. Open to founders in any country, India included.

AmountUp to $200,000 in AWS credits (in-kind compute, not cash)
FunderIRCAI (UNESCO) and Amazon Web Services
Deadline2026-09-30
SectorDeep Tech & AI
StageEarly, Growth
TypeFellowship

Program Details

  • Grants in the form of AWS credits covering cloud compute costs of the proof of concept, up to $200,000 per startup
  • Approximately three-month PoC build period with technical support and mentorship from IRCAI and AWS experts
  • Access to advanced compute: high-performance computing, generative AI and quantum computing tools
  • Open to private climate and energy technology companies formed within the last 10 years, from any country
  • Startups retain all IP resulting from the PoC
  • 2026 solution areas include clean energy & grid flexibility, climate intelligence & Earth observation, sustainable agriculture & water, circular economy & low-carbon materials; a special area of interest for 2026 is extreme heat

Source last verified 2026-09-18· Always confirm details on the funder's site before applying.

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