Green Future Fellowships

About the scheme

Academics, entrepreneurs and innovators are pioneering urgently needed technologies to help the world build resilience and adapt to climate change. But often, they lack the support they need to thrive. The Green Future Fellowship programme aims to nurture climate innovation by providing those working across academia and industry with the space, time and support they need to accelerate their critical technologies into scalable, commercially viable, and world-changing projects. 

Green Future Fellows will receive up to £3 million and support over ten years to develop their ground-breaking initiatives.

The programme is open to anyone with a transformative idea that has the potential to make a significant and lasting impact on global climate resilience.

What will be funded?

The novel technologies supported by the Green Future Fellowships will:

• be practical and scalable
• reduce greenhouse gas emissions and/or
• help the UK adapt sustainably to the impacts of climate change.

Innovations at all stages of development are eligible, from basic principles to proof of concept, demonstration, and application.

See example projects and innovation areas

Why should I apply?

• Drive real-world solutions to critical climate challenges.
• Awards of up to £3 million per individual to develop groundbreaking new technologies.
• Funding at up to 100% of full economic cost (fEC) depending on nature of project.
• Fast-track endorsement under the Global Talent Visa for successful applicants
• Bespoke support package, including training opportunities.

Who is the programme for?

We are looking for:

• Academics, entrepreneurs and innovators at any career stage with an idea for a pioneering climate solution

Who are:

• at a UK-based university, research institute or company
• non-UK-based and interested in relocating to the UK.

Supported through a £150 million long-term endowment investment from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

Watch an applicant webinar

We held a number of applicant webinars which included an overview of the Green Future Fellowships, the eligibility criteria, and application process, as well as a Q&A session with the team.

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