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FELLOWSHIP · NON-DILUTIVE GRANT

776

776 Fellowship

Independent editorial profile; DNA Future is not affiliated with or endorsed by this institution unless expressly stated. A two-year climate fellowship for founders aged 18–24, offering $100,000 in non-dilutive support.

Source checked · Closed · 2026 cohort selectedView official page ↗
WHAT IT ISFELLOWSHIP / NON-DILUTIVE GRANT
BEST FORFounders aged 18–24
CURRENT STATUSSource checked · Closed · 2026 cohort selected
MAIN SUPPORT$100,000 over two years
FUNDING WARNINGThe 2026 cohort has already been selected; the grant is paid quarterly and requires full-time participation.
EVIDENCE GRADEA · Current first-party program or institution sources
ADMISSION GUARANTEEOnly as stated in the final fellowship or grant offer
SOURCEOfficial institution and program pages
01

THE INSTITUTION

What is 776?

Seven Seven Six is a venture firm founded by Alexis Ohanian; the 776 Foundation runs its climate fellowship work.

The fellowship supports young people building climate solutions outside a conventional VC investment.

FOUNDED & WHY

Alexis Ohanian founded Seven Seven Six in 2020; the affiliated 776 Foundation operates the climate fellowship as a grant program rather than a venture investment.

PUBLIC SCALE

The fellowship selects 20 people per cohort and provides $100,000 over two years. The 2025 review described a community of 80 climate fellows.

PORTFOLIO & TRACK RECORD

Recent fellows are building in rare-earth processing, gas fermentation, satellite systems and bio-based materials, including Solcoa Industries, CarbonBridge, Oligo Space and Ecotune.

LATEST OFFICIAL SIGNAL

The fifth cohort was scheduled to begin in June 2026. The official page names Elisabeth 'Lissie' Garvin as Foundation and Fellowship Program Director.

Institution source ↗Latest official update ↗

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THE PEOPLE

Who leads 776 and this program?

Lissie Garvin

Foundation and Fellowship Program Director

Leads the 776 Foundation and its two-year climate fellowship program.

Official profile or team page

Lissie Garvin is the named operating lead for the fellowship; Alexis Ohanian is the foundation's president and founder.

03

THE PROGRAM

What is 776 Fellowship?

Selected young climate founders receive a $100,000 grant over two years and join a peer cohort.

Read the official program page

04

WHO IT IS FOR

Who should consider it?

  • Founders aged 18–24
  • Global applicants working on climate solutions
  • People able to commit full-time for two years
05

SUPPORT

What do you get?

  • $100,000 over two years
  • Non-dilutive grant support
  • Climate-founder community and mentors
Do not misread this

The 2026 cohort has already been selected; the grant is paid quarterly and requires full-time participation.

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PUBLIC EVIDENCE

What does the public record show?

Recent fellows are building in rare-earth processing, gas fermentation, satellite systems and bio-based materials, including Solcoa Industries, CarbonBridge, Oligo Space and Ecotune.

How to read this evidence

Examples show institutional or program history. They do not predict admission, funding, ownership terms or outcomes for a new applicant.

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APPLICATION

How do you apply?

  1. Join the official update list
  2. Apply when a new cohort opens
  3. Explain the climate impact and execution plan
  4. Complete selection interviews

Open the current official application or status page

DNA Future research note. This is an independent editorial profile based on official sources. Program terms and availability can change; the institution’s current materials take precedence.

Last reviewed · 13 October 2026