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776 Fellowship: Addressing the greatest threat to our future - climate change 2 year program $100,000 grants 20 Fellows Ages 18 - 24

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Introducing our 2024 #ClimateFellows ! Over the next month, we’ll introduce each fellow & showcase the incredible work they’re doing in the fight against climate change. Keep an eye out & follow along to see firsthand how they’re shaping our world for a greener tomorrow.
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Meet our 2nd Cohort of #ClimateFellows ! Over the next month, we'll introduce each Fellow & showcase the incredible work they're doing in the fight against climate change. Keep an eye out & follow along to see firsthand how they're shaping our world for a greener tomorrow. 🌎🌍🌏
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Meet our inaugural 2022 Climate Fellows Cohort. Follow along over the next month to learn about the projects our fellows are working on & why they’re combating climate change.
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"We don't inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." - Chief Seattle
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Founded & funded by @alexisohanian , the 776 Foundation is committed to fight inequity worldwide. Our VC fund, @sevensevensix , strives to be the best capital allocators in founders changing the world through business—we aspire to be the best at deploying capital philanthropically.
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Our 2nd cohort application is LIVE! We can’t wait to bring on our 2nd cohort to join our current 20 fellows. Apply here:
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Meet our amazing first #climatefellows cohort✨ This was our first time together & fellows traveled from around the world to spend time together & learning from one another. (Missing a few fellows!)
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We're almost ready to announce our 20 Fellows!
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ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY FOR OUR FIRST FELLOWSHIP COHORT!
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Who is spending their weekend applying for our Fellowship program?!👀🌍
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The average age of our 20 #climatefellows is 22 and all we can say is that we weren’t actively working on ways to combat climate change at that age👏🙏
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Thank you @climatetech_vc for the s/o today. Perfect timing as we're down to 8 more days to apply for the Fellowship.
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Meet #climatefellow @oxncgen , CEO & co-founder of @3farmatebots , an innovative agri-robotics startup in Ghana, specializing in self-driving robots for automating crop production.
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Reading these applications is SO inspiring, wow. Can't say it enough but thank you to everyone who applied.
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With support from @RobinHoodNYC and the City of New York, we’re excited to announce our joint $100 million Child Care Quality & Innovation Initiative for New York City. This initiative will create more affordable, accessible, high-quality child care for NYC families.
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We were able to meet some of our #climatefellows at #NYCClimateWeek - thanks @KamiKrista for hosting such a great event youth in climate event
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Apply at 🌎🌍🌏
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Calling all young climate leaders - check out this incredible grant opportunity from our friends @776foundation
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We’ll be opening applications for our 2nd #climatefellows cohort soon. Will you be applying? 👀
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"We need joy as we need air. We need love as we need water. We need each other as we need the earth we share." @DrMayaAngelou
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Applications for our 2024 #climatefellowship are CLOSED. There are so many young people who are combatting climate change & we can't wait to read all of your applications🌎🌍🌏
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Introducing #climatefellow Mecca McDonald, co-founder of @mona_gems . Motivated by the pandemic's spotlight on environmental issues, she developed a new material that functions like plastic but biodegrades in just three weeks, significantly reducing environmental impact.
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Thank you to @Airbnb Co-Founder, @jgebbia , for joining our founder @alexisohanian in a fireside chat. Your insights into founding @Airbnb & the meaningful work you're doing at left our fellows inspired!
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"We're fighting wildfires the same way we fought them in the 1980s." #climatefellow @valkyrieholmes on why she's using the grant money to develop technology to help put better wildfire prevention systems in place.
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In Lagos, Nigeria, 1 in 3 boreholes fail. #ClimateFellow @Ichorjoshua2 , a water scientist, is changing the game. His tap monitoring device tracks water quality & quantity, boosting local water infrastructure. Watch his story with @BBCWorld below:
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Every month the fellows share with one another updates on their projects including big wins🎉 The group is split into two days to accommodate time zones around the world 🌍
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Introducing #climatefellow @ananyachdh , she's created neurotech devices like brain-controlled prosthetics & been named among the Top 100 Most Powerful Women. Now, she's boosting carbon capture efficiency with genetic engineering.
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📅Applications for our 3rd cohort open in two weeks! Go to to sign up to be the first to know.
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Meet #climatefellow @donat_posta , co-founder of ScoutLabs, a company dedicated to making digital insect monitoring affordable for millions of farmers. ScoutLabs aims to revolutionize pest control with a dense trap network that transforms guesswork into data-driven decisions.
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#climatefellow @mayasideas recently met with @VP @KamalaHarris to discuss environmental justice, environmental social & governance & to hear more about the Biden-Harris administration plans.
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That’s a wrap on our #climatefellows Summit. Feeling inspired by all of the amazing work our fellows are doing to protect this planet.
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Meet #climatefellow @kiaranirghin Cofounder of Chima
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After spending the weekend reading the final applications, we've begun to reach out to you..expect to hear from us no later than Wednesday. Really inspired by all of you.
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Congratulations to our #ClimateFellow @dianavirgovic & her company Xatoms for being selected for the @awscloud & @UNESCO Compute for Climate Fellowship! This initiative supports startups using cutting-edge tech to tackle environmental challenges.
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Introducing #climatefellow @DevishiJha , cofounder of LeafPress. At LeafPress, Devi & her cofounder are focused on helping large enterprises with managing their energy data, managing this data is critical to solving the climate crisis.
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Applications go live this week!
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📅Applications for our 3rd cohort open in two weeks! Go to to sign up to be the first to know.
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#climatefellow @AyakhaMelithafa recently had the honor of meeting with the @DalaiLama - reflecting on her trip to India, Ayakha shared "it was the opportunity of a lifetime where we were taught on the importance of oneness, peace and love."
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Meet @edgaredmund3 , Founder of Green Venture Tanzania
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For the Paris Olympics, athletes will stand on podiums made of recycled food containers, highlighting a sustainable push that includes making 11,000 stadium seats from recycled plastic. This initiative marks a significant step towards the greenest Olympic Games ever.
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Meet #climatefellow @emiliomolina123 , an Ecuadorian based in Argentina & the co-Founder & CEO of @semionbio . Semion is a biotech company making crops defend themselves against pests by activating their defense mechanisms lost during domestication.
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Meet #climatefellow @dianavirgovic Founder of Xatoms
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🚨 last chance to apply for our 2024 Cohort🚨
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Alright folks, it's the ***last chance*** to apply to be a fellow in our @776foundation third cohort. If you're looking to make an impact in the realm of climate change, head on over to and apply 🚀
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Last week was our 1st #climatefellows Summit 🌍 The fellows traveled from all over the world to meet in person for the first time. We continue to be inspired by this group of young people taking big swings to fight #climatechange .
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Keep the applications coming, so inspired by all of you that have applied so far! Reminder you can apply at & cut off date is March 30th. CC: @alexisohanian @GarvinLissie
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Introducing #climatefellow @ViauFranco . In 2020, Franco witnessed family & friends losing their homes to wildfires in Argentina, which motivated him to start Satellites on Fire, a wildfire early alert system utilizing satellites, tower-mounted cameras, and AI.
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Meet our fellow, @laura8fl1 cofounder & CEO of @BASI_CO2
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"I Don't Call It Climate Change. I Call It The Everything Change." @MargaretAtwood We need all hands on deck. Have an idea or project to combat climate change? We'll give you $100K to work on that idea for two years. Apply at
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Introducing #climatefellow Michael Wu. With a background in atmospheric chemistry & machine learning from @Harvard , Michael has extensive experience in nature restoration projects around the world. Excited to see what he and his team build with Coolant.
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We need all hands on deck for the future of our planet.
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I admit it, I'm jealous of my @776Foundation #ClimateFellows and our @SevenSevenSix #ClimateTech CEOs, too. Here's what I told @Business (bloomberg)
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#Climatefellow @SophiaKianni & her org @ClimateCardinal have translated 1,500,000 climate words into 100 languages in order to not leave anyone behind in the climate movement👏
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Thank you to @Marsnotaplanet & @marley_rafson for stopping by to speak with our #climatefellows to share their experiences of how they both started working in climate..stay tuned to learn more about what they're building w/ @alcove_io 👀🌱
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"But really it's up to our generation, the young folks, to solve this massive problem that we really did not create...it's upon us to set up the future generations well." Listen to #climatefellow @rostam800 on a new episode of @Importantnotimp
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⚡️NEW EPISODE!⚡️ Aluminum stans, this one is for you! This week, @quinnemmett chats with @rostam800 and Julian Davis, co-founders of Hydrova, a company developing tech to repurpose aluminum recycling waste by-products that are typically landfilled into valuable commodities.
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s/o to 5 of our #climatefellows at @aspenideas #futureleadersclimate event, young people gathered from all around the world to discus their work in climate👏
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Check out #climatefellow , @ItsShoTimee interview with @sunriseon7 on what he is creating with @EsperSats
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Speed walking into my television debut
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Amazing #climatefellows speaker series tonight! Thank you @investinclimate for speaking w/ our #climatefellows - covered everything from wildfire to the grid to how young people can think about partnering with the govt. on combating climate change 🙏🌎
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#climatefellow & #climateactivist @KamiKrista is building a software platform, Elio, that acts as a mission control for companies to develop, implement & update strategies to reduce the negative environmental impact of the processes that they use to manufacture their products.
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The 776 Foundation is committed to fighting inequity worldwide. @sevensevensix (the VC) strives to be the best capital allocators in founders changing the world through business—we aspire to be the best at deploying capital philanthropically.
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Just had our Fellowship Kick Off meeting - can't wait to announce all of our amazing fellows next week!
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"Rather than incentivizing a university education, climate change “was an obvious place to start” because “nothing else we do will really matter if the planet is unlivable.” @776foundation founder @alexisohanian for @Money Changemakers issue⬇️
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Don’t want to miss this conversation with #climatefellows @valkyrieholmes & @MhairiMcCann_ Joined by @SophiaKianni 👏
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Tune into a conversation about the future of our 🌎 and climate control on 2/23! See how we're furthering the conversation with @valkyrieholmes , @SophiaKianni , and @MhairiMcCann_ . Make sure to RSVP with the link:
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"We cannot outrun global warming. We're going to have to fight this one out, with every weapon we can muster." - @johndoerr from his book @speedandscale
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And just a reminder...
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Hundreds of you have already applied (thank you!) and there are still a few more days left to apply for the 776 fellowship:
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The beauty of nature is a testament to its resilience. We owe it to ourselves & future generations to safeguard our environment. Let's stand united against climate change, embracing innovation, and striving for a sustainable and harmonious coexistence.
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Meet our fellows, TOMORROW!
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Our #climatefellows are making waves in areas from climate tech to advocacy. Check out our Director, @GarvinLissie 's Annual Letter at , where she spotlights achievements and underscores the importance of investing in youth for a sustainable future.
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We’re one year into the @776foundation #ClimateFellowship , the essential contributions of our #climatefellows have met a pressing need & received wide recognition. Investing in youth is pivotal for our planet’s future. Read my Annual Letter at
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Applications for our 2nd cohort open in March...👀
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THIS is why I'm so excited for what we're building with the climate fellowship program at @776foundation The youth are so motivated to combat climate change🌏👏
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#climatefellow @AyakhaMelithafa sharing her experiences as a youth climate activist during #ClimateWeekNYC
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So excited to be partnering with @TheSportsBraPDX 👏All of our returns will be reinvested into girls' and women's sports
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I'm thrilled to announce the @776foundation will be investing in @TheSportsBraPDX to support their expansion into other cities. All returns will be reinvested into girls' and women's sports 🏃‍♀️ Like I always say, women's sports, this is only the beginning 💪
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@CBSMornings @alexisohanian Thanks for coming to Austin & meeting a few of our amazing fellows at our first climate summit🌎
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June 1st can't come soon enough!
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Thank you very much for amplifying. 💪🌎 I can't wait to meet our @776foundation fellows, too
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"People got quite upset with me leaving school & I’m so grateful that the fellowship provides a group of like-minded young people who have a similar vision. It helped me prove to my family that what I’m working on is important." @royanaieni on becoming a #climatefellow
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After a HS field trip to see the @NASA display at @NASAJPL #climatefellow @rostam800 knew working in climate was the only option for him. Learn more about what he's building at @HydrovaTech ♻️
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Every single one of us has the power to make a difference. Small steps, big changes. Let's step up for #MotherEarth - our shared, irreplaceable home.
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Follow along to get to know our fellows and how they're combatting climate change
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Meet #climatefellow Ryan O’Hara, Founder of Apsis Robotics
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Love to see #climatefellow @mayasideas featured alongside @billieeilish in @voguemagazine January issue 👏
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Billie covers @voguemagazine , discussing community, justice, and the future of the planet with 8 young climate activists and organizers. Directed by Mike Mills for Vogue, January 2023.
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At @TheSportsBraPDX , women's sports take center stage. With plans to franchise, they're not just serving up sports, but a movement. Here's to empowering women in sports and changing the game, one pub at a time. Read more ⬇️ to learn about their inspiring journey.
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Thank you @sxsw for letting us share more on the foundation & highlighting the amazing fellows @rostam800 & @mayasideas See you next year Austin!
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💚💙 "I've given away a few million dollars so far ($20M committed!) to young people taking BIG swings to BUILD and FIGHT climate change. And we're going to open up our global application here again soon for the third batch of 20 fellows."
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My mom died 16 years ago today. This used to be the hardest day of the year for me (Ides of March, go figure) and then 3 years ago I started my family foundation — @776foundation and found a new meaning to this day — one that I know she'd have been proud of. I've given away a
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Meet #climatefellow @eeealexia , cofounder of @st_empowerment , an org that educates over 120,000 U.S. students on the intersection of social & environmental justice. Alexia’s work empowers young advocates to tackle environmental challenges with equity at the forefront.
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