We accelerate Startups to kickstart the Carbon Removal Revolution
We accelerate Startups to kickstart the Carbon Removal Revolution
We accelerate Startups to kickstart the Carbon Removal Revolution
Applications close 05.05.
Applications close 05.05.
Applications close 05.05.
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barriers to the CDR ecosystem
roadblocks in your path to growth
atmospheric carbon dioxide
The Accelerator Program
As the first European accelerator program focused solely on CDR, we cut through the noise and help our teams address issues specific to the CDR space.
€ 50.000 non-dilutive funding
€ 50.000 non-dilutive funding
We want you to stay in control of your startup. We offer (recoverable) grants and don't take equity. Only if you do well, we ask you to pay back the grant in order to support the next generation of CDR entrepreneurs.
9 Months Support Program
9 Months Support Program
We help you make sense of the nascent CDR space and support you on your entrepreneurial journey. Profit from coaching and connections to technology and policy experts, leading CDR buyers, verification bodies and fundraising professionals.
65 Alumni Companies
65 Alumni Companies
Connect with startups that have completed the program, profit from their experience and explore collaboration - all just a Slack message away.
Applications close 05.05.
Applications close 05.05.
Benefit from and build the European CDR Ecosystem
Program Structure
The CDR space can be a challenge to enter. We support you in a two-stage program.
Stage
01
Foundations
A fast-paced program that will get you up to speed on carbon markets and CDR policy, the buyer's perspective, MRV issues, fine-tune your value proposition and address your individual roadblocks in coaching and expert sessions.
€5.000 grant
10 weeks
Stage
01
Foundations
A fast-paced program that will get you up to speed on carbon markets and CDR policy, the buyer's perspective, MRV issues, fine-tune your value proposition and address your individual roadblocks in coaching and expert sessions.
€5.000 grant
10 weeks
Stage
01
Foundations
A fast-paced program that will get you up to speed on carbon markets and CDR policy, the buyer's perspective, MRV issues, fine-tune your value proposition and address your individual roadblocks in coaching and expert sessions.
€5.000 grant
10 weeks
Stage
02
Leap
We will deep dive into all things relevant to building a successful CDR company. From TEA and LCA to fundraising and valuations, we provide tailored support for your individual challenges through our expert network and connect you with potential buyers and funders.
€45.000 recoverable grant
6 months
Stage
02
Leap
We will deep dive into all things relevant to building a successful CDR company. From TEA and LCA to fundraising and valuations, we provide tailored support for your individual challenges through our expert network and connect you with potential buyers and funders.
€45.000 recoverable grant
6 months
Stage
02
Leap
We will deep dive into all things relevant to building a successful CDR company. From TEA and LCA to fundraising and valuations, we provide tailored support for your individual challenges through our expert network and connect you with potential buyers and funders.
€45.000 recoverable grant
6 months
Who should apply?
Carbon removal needs bold innovators. You're a good fit if
1
CDR is front and center to the company you are building
2
You are developing sound solutions grounded in science, not hype
3
You want to be an active part of the European CDR ecosystem
4
You are planning to or have already founded the company and are located in Europe
Further Questions? Get in touch
Don't take it from us
Hear what our alumni think about the program
Jakob Levin
Co-Founder – Seqana
Taking part in the program marked a pivotal transition for Seqana, not only as founders but more importantly as a company and team. The direct access to CDR thought leaders, coaches, and fellow founders provided us the foundation to grow our company. As alumni, the team continues to support us through guidance and their extensive network.
Felix Harteneck
Founder & CEO – Inplanet
The CDR-accelerator is a great kick-start for early stage start-ups to get connected with the most important European actors for carbon removal and shape your initial idea. It certainly helped us hit the ground running.
Malte Feucht
Co-founder & CEO – Carbon Atlantis
Building a company in carbon removal requires strong partners, that are willing to get their hands dirty and help you with real hands-on mentorship. If you are a founder in the CDR space in Europe, going through this program is a must.
Adrien Pages
Co-founder – MORFO
It has been a very relevant learning experience for MORFO, taking us to a new level of understanding of the carbon removal space. Network, credibility, strategic advice and introductions are part of the journey and help you go way faster. As well as the team, dedicated and super-motivated!
Priya Bhullar
Co-founder & COO – Planboo
The accelerator has been a huge part of Planboo’s journey. During the programme we received direct and tailored support in how to grow our CDR company. Their network is vast and we were introduced to leading players such as Puro, Shopify and others.
René Haas
Co-Founder & CEO – NeoCarbon
The team helped us a lot with industry expertise, thorough guidance on how to position ourselves in this upcoming permanently changing industry, and even provided us with financial support. They always went the extra mile and helped us way more than expected. We really appreciate their knowledge and to work with them is something we highly recommend to every early stage carbon removal company!
Ruben Brands
CEO & Co-Founder – SeaO2
Participating in the program has been a game changer for SeaO₂. The team's expert guidance and support have enabled us to accelerate our carbon removal efforts and take significant steps towards achieving our milestones. The program has also helped us connect with like-minded professionals and organizations, opening doors for collaboration and innovation in this new space. Highly recommended!
Emily Houston
Senior Commercial Associate – Treeconomy
Working with the CDR-team was very valuable for us as a business. Well-curated expert sessions and their expertise in carbon markets and start up business models helped us to focus, streamline and develop.
Maurice Bryson
Founder – Silicate
The carbon removal space is dynamic and fast-moving, with many things to consider when launching a company. The coaches were essential guides as we started to navigate the CDR landscape, and provided invaluable support as our business began to take shape. The insights into strategy, policy and the carbon removal credit market that the accelerator provided really helped to catalyse our growth. Thank you, CDR-team!
Johannes Tiefenthaler
Founder & Co-CEO – neustark
Navigating the CDR space can be challenging and complex. The accelerator program supported neustark in getting established in this fast-evolving industry – and was instrumental in getting our first tons of removal on the market.
Jakob Levin
Co-Founder – Seqana
Taking part in the program marked a pivotal transition for Seqana, not only as founders but more importantly as a company and team. The direct access to CDR thought leaders, coaches, and fellow founders provided us the foundation to grow our company. As alumni, the team continues to support us through guidance and their extensive network.
Felix Harteneck
Founder & CEO – Inplanet
The CDR-accelerator is a great kick-start for early stage start-ups to get connected with the most important European actors for carbon removal and shape your initial idea. It certainly helped us hit the ground running.
Malte Feucht
Co-founder & CEO – Carbon Atlantis
Building a company in carbon removal requires strong partners, that are willing to get their hands dirty and help you with real hands-on mentorship. If you are a founder in the CDR space in Europe, going through this program is a must.
Adrien Pages
Co-founder – MORFO
It has been a very relevant learning experience for MORFO, taking us to a new level of understanding of the carbon removal space. Network, credibility, strategic advice and introductions are part of the journey and help you go way faster. As well as the team, dedicated and super-motivated!
Priya Bhullar
Co-founder & COO – Planboo
The accelerator has been a huge part of Planboo’s journey. During the programme we received direct and tailored support in how to grow our CDR company. Their network is vast and we were introduced to leading players such as Puro, Shopify and others.
René Haas
Co-Founder & CEO – NeoCarbon
The team helped us a lot with industry expertise, thorough guidance on how to position ourselves in this upcoming permanently changing industry, and even provided us with financial support. They always went the extra mile and helped us way more than expected. We really appreciate their knowledge and to work with them is something we highly recommend to every early stage carbon removal company!
Ruben Brands
CEO & Co-Founder – SeaO2
Participating in the program has been a game changer for SeaO₂. The team's expert guidance and support have enabled us to accelerate our carbon removal efforts and take significant steps towards achieving our milestones. The program has also helped us connect with like-minded professionals and organizations, opening doors for collaboration and innovation in this new space. Highly recommended!
Emily Houston
Senior Commercial Associate – Treeconomy
Working with the CDR-team was very valuable for us as a business. Well-curated expert sessions and their expertise in carbon markets and start up business models helped us to focus, streamline and develop.
Maurice Bryson
Founder – Silicate
The carbon removal space is dynamic and fast-moving, with many things to consider when launching a company. The coaches were essential guides as we started to navigate the CDR landscape, and provided invaluable support as our business began to take shape. The insights into strategy, policy and the carbon removal credit market that the accelerator provided really helped to catalyse our growth. Thank you, CDR-team!
Johannes Tiefenthaler
Founder & Co-CEO – neustark
Navigating the CDR space can be challenging and complex. The accelerator program supported neustark in getting established in this fast-evolving industry – and was instrumental in getting our first tons of removal on the market.
Jakob Levin
Co-Founder – Seqana
Taking part in the program marked a pivotal transition for Seqana, not only as founders but more importantly as a company and team. The direct access to CDR thought leaders, coaches, and fellow founders provided us the foundation to grow our company. As alumni, the team continues to support us through guidance and their extensive network.
Felix Harteneck
Founder & CEO – Inplanet
The CDR-accelerator is a great kick-start for early stage start-ups to get connected with the most important European actors for carbon removal and shape your initial idea. It certainly helped us hit the ground running.
Malte Feucht
Co-founder & CEO – Carbon Atlantis
Building a company in carbon removal requires strong partners, that are willing to get their hands dirty and help you with real hands-on mentorship. If you are a founder in the CDR space in Europe, going through this program is a must.
Adrien Pages
Co-founder – MORFO
It has been a very relevant learning experience for MORFO, taking us to a new level of understanding of the carbon removal space. Network, credibility, strategic advice and introductions are part of the journey and help you go way faster. As well as the team, dedicated and super-motivated!
Priya Bhullar
Co-founder & COO – Planboo
The accelerator has been a huge part of Planboo’s journey. During the programme we received direct and tailored support in how to grow our CDR company. Their network is vast and we were introduced to leading players such as Puro, Shopify and others.
René Haas
Co-Founder & CEO – NeoCarbon
The team helped us a lot with industry expertise, thorough guidance on how to position ourselves in this upcoming permanently changing industry, and even provided us with financial support. They always went the extra mile and helped us way more than expected. We really appreciate their knowledge and to work with them is something we highly recommend to every early stage carbon removal company!
Ruben Brands
CEO & Co-Founder – SeaO2
Participating in the program has been a game changer for SeaO₂. The team's expert guidance and support have enabled us to accelerate our carbon removal efforts and take significant steps towards achieving our milestones. The program has also helped us connect with like-minded professionals and organizations, opening doors for collaboration and innovation in this new space. Highly recommended!
Emily Houston
Senior Commercial Associate – Treeconomy
Working with the CDR-team was very valuable for us as a business. Well-curated expert sessions and their expertise in carbon markets and start up business models helped us to focus, streamline and develop.
Maurice Bryson
Founder – Silicate
The carbon removal space is dynamic and fast-moving, with many things to consider when launching a company. The coaches were essential guides as we started to navigate the CDR landscape, and provided invaluable support as our business began to take shape. The insights into strategy, policy and the carbon removal credit market that the accelerator provided really helped to catalyse our growth. Thank you, CDR-team!
Johannes Tiefenthaler
Founder & Co-CEO – neustark
Navigating the CDR space can be challenging and complex. The accelerator program supported neustark in getting established in this fast-evolving industry – and was instrumental in getting our first tons of removal on the market.
European CDR startups we accelerated
Connect with our alumni in the Slack channel, share learnings and collaborate
1point8
Biochar from biomass waste in Latin America
Inherit Carbon Solutions
Capturing and storing biogenic CO₂ from point-source emitters
Air View Engineering
Modular, small scale unit-based Direct Air Capture
Cambridge Carbon Capture
Point-source capture and mineralization using mining waste materials
Carbogenics
Sustainable carbon adsorbents made from recycled organic waste
Carbon Infinity
Modular and scalable Direct Air Capture
Carbon Instead
Making biochar work as a construction material
Carbon Neutral Initiative
Olivine-based enhanced rock weathering
CarbonZero Sagl
Biochar from thermally decomposed biomass
Circular Carbon Gmbh
Biochar from food industry waste
Climate Farmers
Scaling regenerative agriculture
Econos
Providing retail investors access to nature-based CDR investments
Klim
Digital platform enabling farmers to transition to regenerative agriculture
Made of Air
Transforming waste biomass into materials for industrial use
neustark AG
Sourcing and storing CO₂ in recycled concrete
Pina Earth
Digital improved forest management solutions
Planboo
Biochar from bamboo and other waste biomass in Sri Lanka
RedoxNRG
Electrochemical Direct Air Capture and utlization
ruumi
Scaling farmland regeneration
Seqana
Monitoring, reporting, and verification tools to measure soil carbon
SoilWatch
Above- and below-ground biomass measurements using remote sensing technology
Soletair Power
Direct Air Capture using building ventilation and HVAC systems
Space4Good
Using remote sensing, GIS and AI to support regenerative agriculture and agroforestry
Treeseve
Supports dense and diversified forest planting projects
Inplanet
Silicate-based enhanced rock weathering in the tropics
Ucaneo
Cell-free direct air capture technology based on synthetic biology
Carbo-FORCE
Pyrolysis unit manufacturing and operation
ClimateCarbon
Biocarbonisation projects worldwide
Cquestr8
CO₂ sequestration to reverse ocean acidification
TREEO
Platform for restoration and CO₂ storage in long-lasting timber products
HempConnect
Circular CDR projects based on hemp and biochar
Hovyu
Efficient CO₂ capture technology for air and point-sources
Kanop
Enabling forest carbon project developers to measure and certify their climate impact
NeoCarbon
Using cooling towers and other existing infrastructure for DAC
Reverse Carbon
Waste biomass pyrolysis and storage in Kenia
Rize
Platform to support farmers transition to regenerative agriculture
SeaO2
Electrochemical Direct Ocean Capture
Silicate
Enhanced rock weathering using returned concrete
Treeconomy
Monitoring technology to quantify CO₂ captured and stored by trees
Vlinder
Large-scale mangroves planting and financing
Xilva
B2B marketplace for regenerative forests
Blue Horizon Sarl
Supports CO₂ sinking and soil fertilizing with microorganisms
Carbonˣ
Facilitating organization's access and engagement with high-quality permanent carbon removal
Carbon Atlantis
Electrochemical carbon dioxide removal
CEEZER
Platform to screen, purchase, and manage carbon credits for quality
Cool
Up-cycling CO₂ into multi-functional carbon materials
Enchar
B2B marketplace for biochar
Green Sequest
Serpentinite-based enhanced rock weathering
GreenCap Solutions
DAC technology provider for sustainable food production and industrial applications
Inverto
Large-scale mangrove restoration as a service
Klimate
Portfolio-based CDR marketplace
Maya Climate
Marketplace and financing solution for nature-based projects
MORFO
Technology for large-scale ecological restoration of forest ecosystems
RockFarm
Enhanced rock weathering using natural rock walls
Nellie
Biotechnology-based point-source and Direct Air Capture
Novocarbo
Pyrogenic Carbon Capture and Storage technology
Parallel Carbon
Direct air capture and water electrolysis in parallel
PRONOE
Electrochemical ocean alkalinity enhancement
Airbus Sinc
Scalablinng proven Direct Air Capture technology
Sinkco Labs
Leveraging a biogeo-mimetic approach to carbon sequestration
Airfix
Building the ecosystem for Biomass with Carbon Removal and Storage projects
SpiralBeam
Cold-plasma catalysis of ambient CO₂
Tree.ly
Enablinng European forest owners to generate CDR credits
The place for European CDR innovators
The place for European CDR innovators
The place for European CDR innovators
Meet with fellow entrepreneurs, experts, buyers, funders and other stakeholders in our exclusive CDR community. Share news, stay informed, connect and collaborate.
Meet with fellow entrepreneurs, experts, buyers, funders and other stakeholders in our exclusive CDR community. Share news, stay informed, connect and collaborate.
Meet with fellow entrepreneurs, experts, buyers, funders and other stakeholders in our exclusive CDR community. Share news, stay informed, connect and collaborate.
Meet the remove Team
We are a non-profit with the sole mission to support entrepreneurs and the European CDR ecosystem
Marian Krüger
Co-Founder
Hans Westerhof
Co-Founder
Cintia Sipos
Operations
Oliver Akeret
ETH sus.lab
Climate change isn’t slowing down, and neither should your start-up.
Applications close 05.05.
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The Carbon Removal Foundation is certified by NGOsource as equivalent to a US public charity. We are a non-profit with the sole mission to support carbon removal entrepreneurs and the European CDR ecosystem