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BE Fellows — Explorer

Administers grants for university researchers advancing proof-of-concept climate tech through the BE Fellows Explorer.

BE Fellows' Explorer track is the earlier-stage research arm of Breakthrough Energy Fellows, organized under Breakthrough Energy Foundation for university researchers and research entities. It is built for proof-of-concept climate work at TRL 0 to TRL 2, where the science is still being tested and the lead investigator may remain in an academic post.

Awards run from $50,000 to $250,000 as direct

AgritechClimate TechEnergy TechAdvanced MaterialsMobility

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: befellows.smapply.org