Climate Data Fellowship Program

Building a Climate-Ready Workforce: Data & AI Pathways

For Youth and Mid-Career Women (Pan - India)

last date to apply Feb 28th, 2026

Two tracks available:
1. Youth (UG, PG and PhD students, fresh graduates, young professionals)
2. Mid-Career Women Returning to the workforce

last date to apply Feb 28th, 2026

Features

of The Fellowship

Who is This Fellowship For?

open to all

Youth (UG, PG and PhD Students, fresh graduates, young professionals)

Women Only

Mid-Career Women Professionals – currently on a career break looking to join the climate tech workforce

Backgrounds Welcome:
Engineering/Data Science (modeling/AI), Computer Science (coding/tools), Finance/Business (markets/risks), Sustainability/Environment (climate expertise), Economics/Social Sciences (policy/impacts), Design/UI/UX (dashboards/visuals) 
Any field with motivation to solve climate challenges

PAN-INDIA WIDE

*The time commitment for the internship will depend on the employer

What Will You Learn

Phase 1: Intensive Capacity Building with Live Masterclasses

Gain subject-matter knowledge through online self paced courses – Data and AI in Clean Energy Overview and Case Study and interactive workshops from domain experts; culminating in a jobs fair

Phase 2: Internship and Research Placements /Mentorship

Fellows connect with senior researchers, corporate leaders, or startup founders for guidance based on their needs assessment session 


Workforce Pathways: Jobs Fair  will be organised to place the fellows for hands-on learning with climate tech startups through internship opportunities, or ideating and refining own business ideas 
 
 
 

Why Join Us?

Led by startup practitioners and experts

Learn from simulated live examples of clean energy startups

Get opportunities to intern and work with clean energy organizations and startups

Guided Entry in the Climate Sector

How Will This Fellowship Benefit You?

Learn the basics of climate change and clean energy

Build business literacy and confidence to start your own business

Understand business models in climate tech through hands-on learning

Gain quick learnings by emulating the journey of successful climate tech and clean energy businesses

Get practical experience through internship opportunities with startups

Connect with mentors and experts, and join the larger climate tech community

Timeline

1

Blended Learning - Self Paced + Live Masterclasses

March 2026

2

For placement in climate tech startups

End of March - Jobs Fair

3

Immersive internship experience where skills are applied in a corporate, non-profit, or research setting.

April - June 2026

*NOTE: DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Become a leader in Clean Energy

last date to apply Feb 28th, 2026

FAQs

What is the Climate Data Fellowship?

A 4-week fellowship, followed by 3-4 months internships or projects for young professionals, equipping them with technical skilling in clean technologies, applied data methods, and pathways into internships or entrepreneurship.

What are the outcomes expected from this fellowship?

The fellowship is designed to help fellows develop technical knowledge in climate, with a focus on clean energy and energy optimisation; build technical skills and confidence to start their careers in the Climate Sector; gain practical exposure by working with relevant startups; and access mentors, experts, founders, and other stakeholders to become part of the larger climate tech community.

 

Is this fellowship recognized/ approved by any university?

No, this fellowship is offered by Climate Collective Foundation as part of our Startup Earth Centre (SEC) platform. The course content is developed by startup founders and domain experts, to develop technical know-how and business literacy among aspiring climate action enthusiasts.  

Will I receive a completion certificate after successfully completing the fellowship?

Yes, each participant will receive a fellowship completion certificate if they complete the course requisites and have at least 70% participation

What is the fee for this fellowship?

The fellowship is currently funded by HP and hence offered at no charge to the
participants

What is the duration of the course?

The course includes 4 weeks of self paced technical courses, live sessions and startup simulation followed by 3-4 months of internship, depending on the employer organization and startup.

I am in my final year of graduation/post-graduation. Can I enroll for this fellowship?

Yes, you can enroll for this fellowship

I am working full-time with a company. Am I eligible?

Yes, you can apply for this fellowship!

I am a mid-level professional with 5+ years' experience, can I apply?

Yes, if you are a mid-career woman professional returning to work then you are eligible to apply to this course.  

We are an early-stage startup in energy. Can we enroll for this fellowship?

The fellowship is designed for Youth and Mid-Career women Professionals interested in climate tech, so this might not be the right course for you. You can also check out our other courses.  

I am not a citizen of India but fulfils other criteria. Am I eligible to apply?

Unfortunately, this fellowship is open for Indian nationals only. However, do keep a look out for our
upcoming programs.

What is the selection criteria for the program?

The applicants who meet the minimum eligibility criteria will be judged on their intent of applying for this fellowship and commitment to participate and complete the fellowship requisites.  

By when can I hear on the selection post applying for the fellowship?

We will take 1 week to scrutinize applications after the application deadline. If you are selected, you will receive an email from us.

Will I be put on waiting list if don’t receive the selection email?

Yes. If we have seats available, we will contact the candidates in the waiting list.

In what language will the fellowship be conducted?

English 

Am I expected to physically relocate to be part of this fellowship?

This program is completely virtual.

Do I need specific equipment to be part of the fellowship?

We expect participants to have access to a desktop or laptop computer and reliable internet connection for completing the fellowship requisites.

What would be the format of the fellowship?

The course will have a mix of pre-recorded lectures, live interactions, workshops, talks with successful founders, and domain experts, mentorship sessions and assignments which needs to be completed. In addition to this, the participants will get opportunity to get internships with startups in climate tech and clean energy space or get further support to work on their own business idea.

Do I need to buy textbooks?

All the reading materials you are required to access will be provided during the fellowship. Instructors
may provide recommended and suggested texts for further exploration.

Are there going to be team assignments? Can they be completed virtually?

Yes, we want to foster collaboration so that there is a greater shared learning across sthe cohort.
The assignments will be designed in a format that will let you collaborate remotely.

Do I get to choose the startup where I want to intern?

Your profile will be shared with our startups. The final selection would be based on candidate’s profile & preference as well as the need and selection criteria of the startup.

During the fellowship duration, I will have wedding/reunion/exam to attend and would be on a long period of absence. Can I skip some parts of the program?

While we strongly suggest that you don’t miss any sessions as learning outcomes are better through interaction and collaboration, however you are free to choose as long as you are active for at least 70 percent of the fellowship. 

Can I skip internship with a startup?

As part of the fellowship, we would want the fellows to join the internship but if you have a business idea that you would want to work on during the last three-six months, you can skip interning with a startup and instead work on strengthening your own business plan.

Whom should I reach out to in case of any other queries?

For any further queries, please mail us at- mansi@climatecollective.net, shikhita@climatecollective.net

About Startup Earth Center

Startup Earth Center is a platform with self-guided and short-duration courses to support aspiring entrepreneurs in the climate tech sector. This platform aims to empower stakeholders (aspiring entrepreneurs, students, researchers, innovators, investors, etc.) with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to create, run, and scale innovative climate technology solutions.