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Breakthrough Energy Catalyst

Breakthrough Energy Catalyst

Backs first-of-a-kind clean energy projects in hydrogen, storage, aviation fuel, and direct air capture.

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Breakthrough Energy Catalyst is the deployment-stage programme of Breakthrough Energy, the climate technology organisation backed by Bill Gates, and is distinct from the earlier-stage Fellows and Ventures programmes. Catalyst is specifically designed to fund large demonstration and first-of-a-kind (FOAK) commercial-scale projects in emerging climate technologies — sectors where the underlying scie

Grants, equity, and concessional debt for first-of-a-kind commercial-scale climate technology projects in green hydrogen, long-duration storage, sustainable aviation fuel, direct air capture, and clean manufacturing.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.breakthroughenergy.org