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AIC-Bakar Award (Academic Innovation Catalyst — Climate)

AIC-Bakar Award (Climate)

Funds UC Berkeley climate research with commercial promise for practical deployment and adaptation tools.

The AIC-Bakar Award is a joint initiative of the Bakar Fellows Program and UC Berkeley's Academic Innovation Catalyst (AIC), targeting faculty-led climate research with a defined pathway to commercial application. Among the Bakar program's three award tracks, the AIC-Bakar is the most selective: only up to two awards are made per annual cycle. It is open exclusively to UC Berkeley academic senate

Climate-related proof-of-concept research with a defined commercial potential pathway, conducted by UC Berkeley academic senate faculty.

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.36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: bakarfellows.berkeley.edu