
AWS and UNESCO's IRCAI launched the Compute for Climate Fellowship to fund and support startups developing AI and cloud computing solutions addressing climate challenges across six key areas including food security, biodiversity, and climate resilience.


<div><p>This article announces the Compute for Climate Fellowship, a joint AWS and UNESCO initiative to fund climate tech startups using advanced cloud computing and AI.</p><ul><li>Fully funds proof-of-concepts for startups addressing climate challenges using cloud computing and AI</li><li>Focuses on six problem areas: climate resilience, food security, biodiversity, health, circular economy, and ESG analytics</li><li>Provides AI experts, HPC access, AWS credits, and ethical AI guidance to selected startups</li><li>Applications open now with rolling submissions; August 31 deadline for re:Invent 2023 showcase consideration</li><li>Non-selected applicants receive $5,000 AWS credits and free HPC training through AWS Activate</li><li>Examples include Good Chemistry (PFAS destruction) and BlocPower (building energy optimization)</li></ul><p>The fellowship accelerates climate innovation by providing startups with technical resources, funding, and expertise to develop scalable solutions addressing the climate crisis.</p></div>


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