The Green Future Fellowship funds and mentors innovators developing scalable technologies to reduce emissions or help the UK adapt to climate change, supporting projects from concept to deployment.
Funder: Royal Academy of Engineering
Due Dates: September 2026 (anticipated annual call) | September 2027 (Accelerated International Route closes)
Funding Amounts: Up to £3 million per fellowship over ten years; up to 100% of full economic cost depending on project.
Summary: Supports academics, entrepreneurs, and innovators to develop and scale up breakthrough climate solutions with mentorship and tailored support.
Key Information: Annual call opens in September; Accelerated International Route for non-UK applicants closes September 2027.
The Green Future Fellowship programme, funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, is designed to accelerate the development and deployment of transformative climate solutions. The programme targets academics, entrepreneurs, and innovators—both UK-based and those seeking to relocate to the UK—who are working on practical, scalable technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or help the UK adapt to climate change. Fellows receive significant funding, mentorship from Academy Fellows, a tailored support package, and access to the Academy’s Awardee Excellence Community.