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The Europe Accelerator Program

Supporting Europe's Carbon Dioxide Removal start-ups.
The planet cannot wait.

We need innovators today. The planet cannot wait.

As the premier European accelerator program focused solely on CDR, we cut through the noise and help our startups address issues specific to the CDR space. We deliver the maximum amount of climate impact in the shortest time.

Look out for our 2026 intakes

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Look out for our 2026 intakes

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The Europe Accelerator Program

Two-Staged 8 Month
Accelerator Program

We help you make sense of the nascent CDR space and support you on your entrepreneurial journey through the Foundations and Leap stages of our program. Benefit from coaching and connections to technology and policy experts, leading CDR buyers, verification bodies and fundraising professionals.

€ 15,000
purchase agreement (Leap)

We want you to show commercial traction. We offer a purchase agreement to startups selected to join the Leap stage of our program. For enablers, we offer a recoverable grant. We do not take equity.

800+
Global Community Members

Connect, share and collaborate with experts, buyers, funders and entrepreneurs in our global CDR ecosystem – all just one click away.

Register for our 2026 cohort

Applications for our 2025 cohort are now closed. Register your interest to be the first to know about our 2026 intakes.

Register interest

Register for our 2026 cohort

Applications for our 2025 cohort are now closed. Register your interest to be the first to know about our 2026 intakes.

Apply Now!

Register for our 2026 cohort

Applications for our 2025 cohort are now closed. Register your interest to be the first to know about our 2026 intakes.

Register interest

Who should apply?

Carbon removal needs bold innovators.
You should apply 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

5

You, as founders, (will) own at least 70% of the shares

Further Questions?

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Don't take it from us

Read what our alumni think about the program

  • Johannes Tiefenthaler

    Co-founder & CEO, neustark

    Navigating the CDR space can be challenging & complex. The accelerator supported neustark in getting established in this fast-evolving industry and was instrumental in getting our first tons of removal on the market.

  • Gauraang Biyani

    Chief of Staff, Varaha

    It was a pleasure for us to be part of the remove cohort. In the program we received actionable, practical and strategic advice, access to an excellent series of expert sessions also enjoyed exchanging insights with the other cohort companies. We highly recommend other startups to apply for the remove Accelerator.

  • Rory Brown

    Co-founder & CEO, Airhive

    remove is the premier European CDR accelerator. It has been such a pleasure working with the remove team across the range of support they offer, and really enjoyable to see and share experiences with the diverse teams in the cohort, across such an interesting range of carbon removal pathways in Europe and beyond.

  • Madhusmita Rawooth

    Chief of Staff, Alt Carbon

    We deeply appreciate the effort and thoughtfulness that has gone into curating remove’s program for early-stage startups. Interacting with other startups in the cohort has been incredibly enriching experience, giving us fresh perspectives on our own journey. The insights gathered during expert sessions have been invaluable, providing us with a clearer understanding of critical aspects such as fundraising, navigating the buyers' landscape, policy regulations and MRV.

  • Pascal Michel

    Founder & CEO, Everest Carbon

    Joining the remove program meant a great leap forward for us. Their tailored mentorship, unique resources, and strategic guidance proved invaluable. The program did not only provide a platform for networking with industry leaders but also fostered an environment of innovation, pushing us to achieve our milestones. This experience has been instrumental in shaping our success and we are deeply grateful for the opportunities it has unlocked for Everest Carbon.

  • Thomas Kaeslin

    CEO & Co-Founder, Cotierra

    The remove program has helped Terra Preta increase our readiness regarding carbon removal credit generation and sales. The program combines three highly valuable parts: 1:1 Coaching, community and expert sessions. The 1:1 coaching has helped us address the most pressing questions directly, and when necessary, Marian connected us to the relevant industry experts. On top of that, the community and the exchange among the participants generated value through crowd intelligence and insights sharing. Finally, the content of the expert sessions is extremely relevant for carbon removal startups covering important topics from carbon market insights to LCA and MRV System.

  • Robert Dowdall

    Technical Director, Dowmann

    The remove team are an experienced, knowledgeable and driven group of CDR experts. As outsiders to Dowmann, they have made keen and unbiased insights which has helped us develop faster and go from strength to strength. remove is more than just a program, it is an introduction to the CDR ecosystem, exposing your company to other start-ups, new perspectives and CDR experts on key topics such as market, policy and financing. We couldn’t recommend their supportive team and approach enough

  • Tanmay Telang

    Head of Business Development, Takachar

    For a sunrise sector like CDR in India, remove's knowledge & expertise is a much needed fillip. The program helped in debunking myths, providing useful resources & much needed expert advice!

  • Roshan Pursharifi

    Founder, AirZyme

    AirZyme's participation in this program was truly invaluable, providing unique insights and expertise not found elsewhere for CDR startups. In this critically important emerging field, replicating the success strategies of other industries just isn't applicable. A new roadmap is being drawn as we speak, and we are finding our way as we go, making the tailored coaching we received even more crucial. It has enhanced our knowledge and ability to tackle problems. Additionally, the platform enabled engaging with other CDR startups in similar situations, creating a supportive community led by the amazing team at remove.

  • Adrien Pages

    Co-founder & CEO, MORFO

    MORFO's journey with remove brought, at a time it was most needed, an opportunity to penetrate a new and growing ecosystem, interacting with top actors, regulators, partners, entrepreneurs... facilitating the understanding of the market and providing valuable insights to help navigate in this environment. Apart from that, the remove advisors really challenge the business in itself - not only through a carbon bias - which provides complete support.

  • Johannes Tiefenthaler

    Co-founder & CEO, neustark

    Navigating the CDR space can be challenging & complex. The accelerator supported neustark in getting established in this fast-evolving industry and was instrumental in getting our first tons of removal on the market.

  • Gauraang Biyani

    Chief of Staff, Varaha

    It was a pleasure for us to be part of the remove cohort. In the program we received actionable, practical and strategic advice, access to an excellent series of expert sessions also enjoyed exchanging insights with the other cohort companies. We highly recommend other startups to apply for the remove Accelerator.

  • Rory Brown

    Co-founder & CEO, Airhive

    remove is the premier European CDR accelerator. It has been such a pleasure working with the remove team across the range of support they offer, and really enjoyable to see and share experiences with the diverse teams in the cohort, across such an interesting range of carbon removal pathways in Europe and beyond.

  • Madhusmita Rawooth

    Chief of Staff, Alt Carbon

    We deeply appreciate the effort and thoughtfulness that has gone into curating remove’s program for early-stage startups. Interacting with other startups in the cohort has been incredibly enriching experience, giving us fresh perspectives on our own journey. The insights gathered during expert sessions have been invaluable, providing us with a clearer understanding of critical aspects such as fundraising, navigating the buyers' landscape, policy regulations and MRV.

  • Pascal Michel

    Founder & CEO, Everest Carbon

    Joining the remove program meant a great leap forward for us. Their tailored mentorship, unique resources, and strategic guidance proved invaluable. The program did not only provide a platform for networking with industry leaders but also fostered an environment of innovation, pushing us to achieve our milestones. This experience has been instrumental in shaping our success and we are deeply grateful for the opportunities it has unlocked for Everest Carbon.

  • Thomas Kaeslin

    CEO & Co-Founder, Cotierra

    The remove program has helped Terra Preta increase our readiness regarding carbon removal credit generation and sales. The program combines three highly valuable parts: 1:1 Coaching, community and expert sessions. The 1:1 coaching has helped us address the most pressing questions directly, and when necessary, Marian connected us to the relevant industry experts. On top of that, the community and the exchange among the participants generated value through crowd intelligence and insights sharing. Finally, the content of the expert sessions is extremely relevant for carbon removal startups covering important topics from carbon market insights to LCA and MRV System.

  • Robert Dowdall

    Technical Director, Dowmann

    The remove team are an experienced, knowledgeable and driven group of CDR experts. As outsiders to Dowmann, they have made keen and unbiased insights which has helped us develop faster and go from strength to strength. remove is more than just a program, it is an introduction to the CDR ecosystem, exposing your company to other start-ups, new perspectives and CDR experts on key topics such as market, policy and financing. We couldn’t recommend their supportive team and approach enough

  • Tanmay Telang

    Head of Business Development, Takachar

    For a sunrise sector like CDR in India, remove's knowledge & expertise is a much needed fillip. The program helped in debunking myths, providing useful resources & much needed expert advice!

  • Roshan Pursharifi

    Founder, AirZyme

    AirZyme's participation in this program was truly invaluable, providing unique insights and expertise not found elsewhere for CDR startups. In this critically important emerging field, replicating the success strategies of other industries just isn't applicable. A new roadmap is being drawn as we speak, and we are finding our way as we go, making the tailored coaching we received even more crucial. It has enhanced our knowledge and ability to tackle problems. Additionally, the platform enabled engaging with other CDR startups in similar situations, creating a supportive community led by the amazing team at remove.

  • Adrien Pages

    Co-founder & CEO, MORFO

    MORFO's journey with remove brought, at a time it was most needed, an opportunity to penetrate a new and growing ecosystem, interacting with top actors, regulators, partners, entrepreneurs... facilitating the understanding of the market and providing valuable insights to help navigate in this environment. Apart from that, the remove advisors really challenge the business in itself - not only through a carbon bias - which provides complete support.

  • Johannes Tiefenthaler

    Co-founder & CEO, neustark

    Navigating the CDR space can be challenging & complex. The accelerator supported neustark in getting established in this fast-evolving industry and was instrumental in getting our first tons of removal on the market.

  • Gauraang Biyani

    Chief of Staff, Varaha

    It was a pleasure for us to be part of the remove cohort. In the program we received actionable, practical and strategic advice, access to an excellent series of expert sessions also enjoyed exchanging insights with the other cohort companies. We highly recommend other startups to apply for the remove Accelerator.

  • Rory Brown

    Co-founder & CEO, Airhive

    remove is the premier European CDR accelerator. It has been such a pleasure working with the remove team across the range of support they offer, and really enjoyable to see and share experiences with the diverse teams in the cohort, across such an interesting range of carbon removal pathways in Europe and beyond.

  • Madhusmita Rawooth

    Chief of Staff, Alt Carbon

    We deeply appreciate the effort and thoughtfulness that has gone into curating remove’s program for early-stage startups. Interacting with other startups in the cohort has been incredibly enriching experience, giving us fresh perspectives on our own journey. The insights gathered during expert sessions have been invaluable, providing us with a clearer understanding of critical aspects such as fundraising, navigating the buyers' landscape, policy regulations and MRV.

  • Pascal Michel

    Founder & CEO, Everest Carbon

    Joining the remove program meant a great leap forward for us. Their tailored mentorship, unique resources, and strategic guidance proved invaluable. The program did not only provide a platform for networking with industry leaders but also fostered an environment of innovation, pushing us to achieve our milestones. This experience has been instrumental in shaping our success and we are deeply grateful for the opportunities it has unlocked for Everest Carbon.

  • Thomas Kaeslin

    CEO & Co-Founder, Cotierra

    The remove program has helped Terra Preta increase our readiness regarding carbon removal credit generation and sales. The program combines three highly valuable parts: 1:1 Coaching, community and expert sessions. The 1:1 coaching has helped us address the most pressing questions directly, and when necessary, Marian connected us to the relevant industry experts. On top of that, the community and the exchange among the participants generated value through crowd intelligence and insights sharing. Finally, the content of the expert sessions is extremely relevant for carbon removal startups covering important topics from carbon market insights to LCA and MRV System.

  • Robert Dowdall

    Technical Director, Dowmann

    The remove team are an experienced, knowledgeable and driven group of CDR experts. As outsiders to Dowmann, they have made keen and unbiased insights which has helped us develop faster and go from strength to strength. remove is more than just a program, it is an introduction to the CDR ecosystem, exposing your company to other start-ups, new perspectives and CDR experts on key topics such as market, policy and financing. We couldn’t recommend their supportive team and approach enough

  • Tanmay Telang

    Head of Business Development, Takachar

    For a sunrise sector like CDR in India, remove's knowledge & expertise is a much needed fillip. The program helped in debunking myths, providing useful resources & much needed expert advice!

  • Roshan Pursharifi

    Founder, AirZyme

    AirZyme's participation in this program was truly invaluable, providing unique insights and expertise not found elsewhere for CDR startups. In this critically important emerging field, replicating the success strategies of other industries just isn't applicable. A new roadmap is being drawn as we speak, and we are finding our way as we go, making the tailored coaching we received even more crucial. It has enhanced our knowledge and ability to tackle problems. Additionally, the platform enabled engaging with other CDR startups in similar situations, creating a supportive community led by the amazing team at remove.

  • Adrien Pages

    Co-founder & CEO, MORFO

    MORFO's journey with remove brought, at a time it was most needed, an opportunity to penetrate a new and growing ecosystem, interacting with top actors, regulators, partners, entrepreneurs... facilitating the understanding of the market and providing valuable insights to help navigate in this environment. Apart from that, the remove advisors really challenge the business in itself - not only through a carbon bias - which provides complete support.

Europe Program Structure

The CDR space is challenging to navigate.
We support you in a two-stage program.

Stage 01

Foundations

A fast-paced program that will get you up to speed. We cover Europe-relevant 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.

This stage ends with a Pitch Day, serving as part of the application needed to be selected for the second stage of the program that includes global teams: Leap. Only a selected group of startups from Foundations make it to Leap.

10 weeks

Regional focus

Stage 02

Leap

Deep dive into building a successful CDR company with a global cohort of CDR startups. 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.

20 weeks

Global cohort

€15.000 purchase agreement

Are you ready to make a mark on carbon removal in Europe?

Look out for 2026 applications

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Terrasols

Harnessing the power of ERW to permanently remove CO₂ while regenerating soils and enhancing microbial activity for long-term fertility

Tapovanam Biochar

Transform agricultural residues into biochar, creating a circular system that returns carbon to the soil with farmers

Sun Carbon

Decarbonizing farms and recarbonising soil

RenewCred

A carbon credit standard and registry enabling the creation and management of high-quality credits

LongStraw Technologies

Driving carbon removal through valorisation of agrarian biomass, transforming agricultural waste into permanent climate solutions

Ground Up

Revolutionising Indian agriculture through industrial hubs of biochar production, soil health improvement & carbon removal

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Latest

2025 - India

2025 - Europe

2024 - India

2024 - Europe 2

2024 - Europe 1

2023 - Europe 2

2023 - Europe 1

2022 - Europe 2

2022 - Europe 1

2021 - Europe

Terrasols

Harnessing the power of ERW to permanently remove CO₂ while regenerating soils and enhancing microbial activity for long-term fertility

Tapovanam Biochar

Transform agricultural residues into biochar, creating a circular system that returns carbon to the soil with farmers

Sun Carbon

Decarbonizing farms and recarbonising soil

RenewCred

A carbon credit standard and registry enabling the creation and management of high-quality credits

LongStraw Technologies

Driving carbon removal through valorisation of agrarian biomass, transforming agricultural waste into permanent climate solutions

Ground Up

Revolutionising Indian agriculture through industrial hubs of biochar production, soil health improvement & carbon removal

Show all

Why work with us?

1

Exclusively CDR

2

Not-for-Profit

3

Science-based

4

Collaborative

5

Systemic

What makes remove different as a Partner?

1

1

Exclusively CDR

We are only focussed on CDR and other greenhouse gas removal. Your peers, our experts, all have deep domain expertise.

2

2

Not-for-Profit

Our business model relies on generous funders, not on your equity. This allows us to focus only on your success.

3

3

Science-Based

Cutting corners doesn’t cut it. We encourage you to think big, and at the same time build solutions on solid scientific footing. Only that way big dreams can become big realities.

4

4

Collaborative

To address the climate crisis we need to collaborate. Bringing together and engaging the best minds in our ecosystem helps us move solutions forward.

5

5

Systemic

The CDR space is novel and evolving. By taking a systemic view, we evaluate solutions also on their contribution to the CDR-space as a whole.

Climate change isn’t slowing down, and neither should your start-up.

Our 2025 intake is closed

Register your interest for 2026

Climate change isn’t slowing down, and neither should your start-up.

Our 2025 intake is open

Apply Now!

Climate change isn’t slowing down, and neither should your start-up.

Our 2025 intake is closed

Register your interest for 2026

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Home

Our Mission

CDR Hub

FAQs

Contact Us

LinkedIn

Privacy and Cookie Policy

Disclaimer

Our Founding Partners

Meet our Founding Partners who have been with us from the beginning

remove is run by the Carbon Removal Foundation

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 CDR ecosystems in Europe, India, Africa and Latin America.

© 2026 remove · all rights reserved

Home

Our Mission

CDR Hub

FAQs

Contact Us

LinkedIn

Privacy and Cookie Policy

Disclaimer

Our Founding Partners

Meet our Founding Partners who have been with us from the beginning

remove is run by the Carbon Removal Foundation

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 CDR ecosystems in Europe, India, Africa and Latin America.