Scout ProgramContrary Capital
Identifying exceptional talent before the world recognizes their potential.
- Location
- United States
Climate VC programs
135 VC programs focused on climate. None is taking applications right now. Most do not pay a stipend.
135 programs42 fully remote30 pay a stipend131 hosts
Every program on this list
135 programs
Scout Program
Scout ProgramPeak XV Partners
Distributed capital syndication platform for early-stage startups.
- Location
- India, Southeast Asia, Australia
Scout ProgramAtomico
Atomico’s invitation-only program for experienced European founders, operators, and ecosystem participants to make early-stage investments.
- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Terms
- Mixed Compensation
InternshipFuture VC
Gateway to venture capital careers through paid internships and mentorship.
- Location
- multiple countries
- Terms
- Stipend
FellowshipE14 Fund
Gain practical VC experience while supporting MIT-affiliated deep-tech founders.
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Terms
- Stipend
Scout ProgramVamosVentures
Empowering diverse venture capital investors and supporting Latinx founders.
- Location
- United States
Venture PartnerPacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship
Empowering student entrepreneurs through hands-on investment experience.
- Location
- Mānoa, Hawaii, United States
Scout Programcaesar. / Caesar Ventures Management GmbH
Connecting experienced professionals with early-stage investment opportunities in Germany.
- Location
- Munich, Germany
Scout ProgramActive Impact Investments
Canada's largest climate tech seed fund, accelerating early-stage climate technology companies.
- Location
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
ResidencyChevron Technology Ventures
Transforming lower carbon technologies into thriving startups.
- Location
- United States
- Terms
- Mixed Compensation
FellowshipBlackbird Ventures
Accelerating science-led startup ideas into commercial ventures.
- Location
- Australia and New Zealand
- Terms
- Stipend
Fellowship- Location
- Southeast Asia (specific location TBD)
- Terms
- Participant Funded
At a glance
How they pay
Based on the 89 of 135 programs that say.
- Stipend30
- Unpaid17
- Mixed compensation15
- Investment capital7
- Carry share6
How they run
Based on the 126 of 135 programs that say.
- Hybrid48
- Remote42
- In person36
Where they run
Based on the 122 of 135 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.
- The US54
- Global33
- Europe17
- Asia8
- North America7
What it looks like
VC programs are structured ways into venture: fellowships, scout programs, accelerators, internships, and more. Each one sets its own terms for who gets in, how long it runs, and how it pays.
The programs here name climate as a focus. Some cover other sectors too.
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Questions people ask
Which climate VC programs are open now?
None of the 135 is taking applications right now. Each program's page shows when it usually opens.
Do climate VC programs pay?
30 of the 135 pay a stipend, 17 are unpaid, and 6 charge a participation fee. The other 82 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.
Can I join climate VC programs remotely?
42 of the 135 run fully remotely, 48 mix remote and in-person time, and 36 run in person. 9 do not say.
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