The Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative, in partnership with its Carbontech Leadership Council (CLC), is inviting applications from tech startups developing carbontech solutions at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4–7.
The C2V Initiative is building a thriving carbontech ecosystem aimed at accelerating breakthrough innovations that convert captured carbon into valuable products. The programme brings together pioneering startups and influential industry leaders to fast-track the commercialisation of climate-positive technologies.
Program Benefits
Selected startups will:
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Gain critical market insights and explore collaboration opportunities with corporate leaders.
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Present directly to an exclusive, invitation-only group of executives and receive expert feedback on their carbontech strategies.
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Participate in a six-month accelerator designed to help scale technologies within the evolving carbontech landscape.
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Receive a $10,000 stipend to cover travel and programme-related expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
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Startups must demonstrate a differentiated, scalable innovation that utilises captured carbon in a product, service, or technology.
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Novel carbon tech concepts are especially encouraged to apply.
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Open to startups worldwide, though attendance at in-person events is mandatory, regardless of location.
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Programme activities will be held in Boston, New York, Houston, and virtually.
How to Apply
Apply online via the official application form.
Deadline: August 29, 2025
The Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative, in collaboration with its Carbontech Leadership Council, is seeking applications from technology startups that are developing carbontech solutions with Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) of 4–7. The initiative aims to cultivate a vibrant carbontech ecosystem to accelerate the development of innovative solutions that convert captured carbon into useful products. This program connects startups with industry leaders to expedite the commercialization of climate-positive technologies.
Startups selected for the program will gain valuable market insights, collaborate with corporate leaders, present their strategies to a select group of executives, participate in a six-month accelerator for scaling their technologies, and receive a $10,000 stipend for expenses.
Eligibility requirements include demonstrating a scalable innovation that uses captured carbon, with a focus on novel concepts. Startups from around the world are welcome to apply, although attending in-person events is essential. Activities will be held in Boston, New York, and Houston, with some elements conducted virtually.
Applications can be submitted online through the official application form by the deadline of August 29, 2025.
