Green Future Fellowship
Green Future Fellowship supports academics, entrepreneurs and innovators to develop and scale practical breakthrough technologies that cut greenhouse gas emissions or help the UK adapt to climate change.
Funder: Royal Academy of Engineering
Due Dates: Late March 2027 (Invited applications open) | May 31, 2027 (Invited application deadline) | September 2027 (Next annual expression-of-interest opening, indicative) | Mid-October 2027 (Finalist assessment) | March 2028 (Invited applications open, indicative) | September 2028 (Expressions of interest open, indicative) | March 2029 (Invited applications open, indicative)
Funding Amounts: Up to £3 million per individual over ten years; up to 100% of full economic cost, depending on the project
Summary: Supports academics, entrepreneurs and innovators to develop and scale practical breakthrough technologies for climate mitigation and adaptation.
Key Information: Awards must have a UK-based host and be the fellow’s primary employment, occupying most working time.
Description
The Royal Academy of Engineering’s Green Future Fellowship provides long-term support to develop and scale breakthrough climate solutions. It supports academics, entrepreneurs and innovators working across academia and industry, with an emphasis on turning pioneering technologies into scalable, commercially viable projects. The programme addresses climate challenges as the UK approaches its 2030 and 2035 decarbonisation targets.
Supported technologies must be practical and scalable, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and/or helping the UK adapt sustainably to climate change. Innovations can begin at any development stage, from basic principles through proof of concept, demonstration and application. Alongside funding, fellows receive mentorship from an Academy Fellow, a bespoke support package and access to the Academy’s Awardee Excellence Community.
