Call for
Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Fellowship 2025 for Young Changemakers
About Organisation
Halcyon is an impact-driven organization committed to empowering early-stage social entrepreneurs with transformative ideas. Through its intensive fellowship programs, Halcyon supports ventures that aim to create meaningful, scalable social and environmental change. With a strong focus on innovation, leadership, and business development, Halcyon delivers a unique blend of resources, mentorship, and access to networks that enable entrepreneurs to grow their ventures sustainably. The organization emphasizes real-world impact by guiding founders through a tested methodology that strengthens their product-market fit, investment readiness, and leadership capabilities. Its community includes a global network of over 600 socially conscious entrepreneurs, offering unparalleled peer learning and collaborative opportunities. Through structured residencies, virtual training, and expert-led sessions, Halcyon fosters a high-impact environment where change-makers can refine their ventures and scale their impact. The Latin America & the Caribbean Climate Fellowship is one of Halcyon’s region-specific programs that addresses urgent climate-related challenges while boosting innovation across key sectors. By combining financial support, expert guidance, and immersive residencies, Halcyon aims to transform how climate solutions are built and implemented in local communities.
About the Grant
The Latin America & the Caribbean Climate Fellowship 2025 is a targeted initiative designed to empower climate-focused entrepreneurs from the region. This program supports founders who are actively developing solutions in climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. Sectors of interest include renewable energy, water technology, climate-smart agriculture, green building, climate data, and the blue economy. Selected ventures receive comprehensive support including expert-led workshops, mentorship, and an equity-free stipend to support travel. The program structure comprises a virtual kickoff, two immersive week-long residencies (in Mexico City and Colombia), and monthly virtual engagements. These sessions will cover essential areas such as product-market fit, investment readiness, and leadership development. Fellows also receive cloud credits from Amazon Web Services and gain access to a powerful network of global stakeholders, investors, and advisors. With only 10 ventures selected, the fellowship fosters an intimate, highly interactive learning experience. Each participant must commit fully to the program and its timeline. This grant not only provides financial support but also builds long-term entrepreneurial capacity within the climate innovation space. By equipping startups with the tools and networks they need, the fellowship aims to scale viable climate solutions across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Who can Apply?
Entrepreneurs leading for-profit, climate-focused startups based in or serving Latin America and the Caribbean are eligible to apply. Applicants must be building scalable solutions that address climate mitigation, adaptation, or resilience. Sectors may include renewable energy, green construction, climate-smart agriculture, water management, data analytics, and more. Eligible ventures must have at least a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and demonstrate the potential to scale. The applying founder must work full-time on the venture and hold the role of CEO or primary decision-maker. Each application can include one co-founder. Proficiency in English is required, as the program is delivered entirely in English. The applicant must be at least 21 years of age by the program’s start. Engagement in all program activities—including virtual kickoff, monthly meetings, and both in-person residencies—is mandatory. Furthermore, ventures must align with one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Applications will be evaluated based on impact, scalability, innovation, and the talent of the founding team. This opportunity is ideal for early-stage entrepreneurs ready to take their climate ventures to the next level while gaining global exposure, funding, and guidance from experienced mentors and investors.
How to Apply?
Interested applicants must complete an online application form, including details about their venture, impact metrics, and founder background. Shortlisted candidates will pitch virtually before a selection committee. The process involves a virtual kickoff, two in-person residencies, and virtual meetings. Only full-time founders fluent in English and leading scalable climate ventures from the LAC region are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted by May 30, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered, so applicants are advised to prepare their materials and submit well in advance.
Last Date to Apply
The final date to apply for the Latin America & the Caribbean Climate Fellowship 2025 is May 30, 2025. Applications received after this date will be ineligible for consideration.
Grant Amount
Each selected venture will receive an equity-free stipend of $5,000 USD for travel expenses and $10,000 USD in AWS Cloud credits, along with expert training and networking opportunities.
Last Date To Apply
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