Halcyon Latin America & the Caribbean Climate Fellowship 2025

Omran Aburayya
5 days ago
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If you're a climate-focused entrepreneur based in Latin America or the Caribbean, applications are now open for the Halcyon Climate Fellowship 2025. This fully funded fellowship is designed to accelerate ventures addressing critical issues of climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. With immersive training, international networking opportunities, and equity-free financial support, this program is your gateway to scaling impact-driven solutions across the region.

🎓 Fellowship Summary

Location: Mexico City, Mexico & Colombia (in-person residencies); virtual components
Host Institution: Halcyon, Washington D.C.-based impact accelerator
Fellowship Type: Entrepreneurship Accelerator
Target Group: Entrepreneurs from Latin America and the Caribbean
Fields of Focus:
- Renewable Energy & Storage
- Green Building Technologies
- Climate Data & Analytics
- Climate Smart Agriculture
- WaterTech
- Blue Economy
Award Value:
- $5,000 USD equity-free stipend per venture
- $10,000 in AWS cloud credits
- Training, mentorship & investor networking
Duration: August to November 2025
Application Deadline: May 30, 2025
Program Start Date: August 15, 2025
Eligible To: Entrepreneurs with ventures based in or serving Latin America & the Caribbean

🌏 Fellowship Overview

The Halcyon Latin America & the Caribbean Climate Fellowship brings together up to 10 entrepreneurial ventures working on scalable, climate-focused solutions. Through a hybrid structure of virtual meetings and two week-long residencies (Mexico City and Colombia), fellows will refine their business models, prepare for investment, and connect with key climate stakeholders.

🧩 Program Structure

Virtual Kickoff Meeting: August 15, 2025
Residency 1 – Mexico City: August 25–29, 2025
Monthly Virtual Sessions: Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 6
Residency 2 – Colombia: November 17–21, 2025

Fellows receive workshops and guidance in:

Product-Market Fit
Investment Readiness
Leadership Development
Plus, access to experienced professional advisors and investor networks

🎁 Fellowship Benefits

Fellows selected for the 2025 cohort will receive a comprehensive package designed to accelerate their ventures:

$5,000 USD equity-free stipend (per venture) for travel costs
$10,000 USD in AWS cloud credits
Expert-led workshops and personalized mentorship
Access to a network of over 600 impact-driven entrepreneurs
High visibility among investors and climate innovation stakeholders
Inclusion in Halcyon's prestigious global alumni community

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Startup Type: For-profit, climate-related, with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
Location: Venture must be based in and/or serve Latin America or the Caribbean
Stage: Active, full-time founder working on a scalable solution
Team: You may apply with a co-founder, but the lead applicant must be CEO or primary decision-maker
Language: Fluent in English (program delivered entirely in English)
Age: Must be at least 21 years old by program start
Commitment: Must attend all virtual and in-person sessions
Impact Alignment: Venture should contribute to at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)

📝 Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit:

Online Application Form (👉🏻 APPLY HERE)
Details about the Venture, including team, impact, innovation, and scalability
Virtual Pitch: Finalists will be invited to pitch their ideas on June 30–July 1, 2025
Notification: Selected fellows will be notified by July 8, 2025