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Overview

Avaana Fellowship Program is an early-career professional development initiative run by Avaana Capital, India's largest institutional climate-focused venture capital fund. The program is designed to attract and develop talent in the venture capital and impact investing spaces, with particular emphasis on climate technology and sustainability innovation.

Fellows participate in strategic partnership projects spanning corporate partnerships, public policy engagement, and academic collaborations. The experience blends theoretical learning with real-world exposure to deal sourcing, investment committee participation, and portfolio company support. Fellows gain deep understanding of the venture ecosystem in India, climate technology landscapes, and impact investing frameworks.

Investment focus

Avaana Fellowship Program aims to develop talent in the venture capital and impact investing sectors, focusing on climate technology and sustainability. The program addresses the need for skilled professionals in these areas by providing hands-on experience and exposure to the venture ecosystem in India.

Program details

Applicants should highlight their commitment to sustainability and any relevant experience in venture capital or climate technology in their applications.

Who it is for

Eligibility includes recent university graduates or MBA students, interest in venture capital, impact investing, or climate technology, and a demonstrated commitment to sustainability. A bachelor's degree is typically required, with graduate education preferred.

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Admissions and application

The program is open to recent university graduates or MBA students with an interest in venture capital, impact investing, or climate technology. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and climate solutions and be based in or willing to relocate to Mumbai, India.

Benefits

Participants gain exposure to capital allocation, strategic partnerships, mentorship from Avaana's founding partners, and networking opportunities within the climate tech ecosystem. The program also provides immersion in venture investing frameworks and access to a regional and global network.

Timeline

The program duration is between 6 to 12 months, with ongoing rolling recruitment for cohorts.

What came of it

Alumni of the program often transition into roles at Avaana portfolio companies or other venture firms, leveraging their experience for impactful careers in the climate-tech ecosystem.

How to go about it

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    Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.

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  3. Apply the way the program asks

    The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.

What it pays

The fellowship offers an internship-based stipend, though the specific amount is not publicly disclosed.

Questions about this program

What is the duration of the fellowship?

The fellowship lasts between 6 to 12 months.

Is there a stipend?

Yes, the fellowship offers an internship-based stipend, though the amount is not disclosed.

About Avaana Capital

Avaana Capital

Venture Capital

Investing in climate and sustainability innovations.

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From public sources

What the sources say about Avaana Fellowship Program

  • A historical Avaana recruiting post invited applicants to send a resume to its public recruiting email. The post was labeled 5y when inspected October 2, 2026; its exact publication date was not verified.

    Source: Avaana Fellow_JD

  • Avaana lists these people in a combined roster of past interns and fellows; it does not distinguish each person's participation type.

    Source: Team - Avaana Capital

  • Avaana's historical recruitment described work across its investment platform and partner ecosystem. The post was labeled 5y when inspected October 2, 2026; its exact publication date was not verified.

    Source: Avaana Fellow_JD

  • The fellowship form returned a Google sign-in screen during an unauthenticated check on October 2, 2026.

    Source: Google Forms: Sign-in

  • As checked October 2, 2026, Avaana's fellowship page links to a Google Form.

    Source: Team - Avaana Capital

  • An undated Scribd copy states that two or more years of experience is preferred, rather than required. The document's publication date and current applicability were not verified.

    Source: Partnerships Fellow at Avaana Capital

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