{"id":88219,"date":"2021-05-17T07:42:25","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T05:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.bio-based.eu\/?p=88219"},"modified":"2021-09-09T21:05:43","modified_gmt":"2021-09-09T19:05:43","slug":"the-carbon-to-value-initiative-announces-first-cohort-of-carbontech-startup-participants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/the-carbon-to-value-initiative-announces-first-cohort-of-carbontech-startup-participants\/","title":{"rendered":"The Carbon to Value Initiative Announces First Cohort of Carbontech Startup Participants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The Carbon to Value Initiative (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.c2vinitiative.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C2V Initiative<\/a>), a multi-year collaboration among The <a href=\"http:\/\/ufl.nyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urban Future Lab<\/a> at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, <a href=\"https:\/\/greentownlabs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greentown Labs<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fraunhofer.org\/en\/fraunhofer-techbridge-program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fraunhofer USA<\/a>, has selected 10 startups for the first year of this exciting accelerator. The C2V Initiative is supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyserda.ny.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NYSERDA<\/a>) and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.international.gc.ca\/country-pays\/us-eu\/new_york.aspx?lang=eng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consulate General of Canada in New York<\/a>. This program, the first of its kind, aims to create a thriving innovation ecosystem for the commercialization of carbontech\u2014technologies that capture, convert, and store carbon dioxide (CO<sub>\u2082<\/sub>) into valuable end products or services.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The C2V Initiative received more than 130 applications from 26 countries, representing a wide variety of carbontech innovations, with carbon utilization product and process innovations, and carbon capture and carbon sequestration solutions as the most prominent topic areas. After a highly competitive deliberation and down-selection process, 10 companies were chosen to participate in the first cohort of the C2V accelerator program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aircompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Company<\/a> (New York City, U.S.) transforms CO<sub>2<\/sub> into high-purity alcohols that can be used in spirits, sanitizers, and a variety of consumer industries.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbfix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carbfix<\/a> (Reykjav\u00edk, Iceland) provides a natural and permanent carbon storage solution by turning CO<sub>2<\/sub> into stone underground.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carbonfree.cc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> CarbonFree<\/a> (San Antonio, U.S.) has commercial technologies that capture and convert industrial CO<sub>2<\/sub> emissions into minerals for sale or storage.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carbonquest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CarbonQuest<\/a> (New York City, U.S.) provides decarbonization technologies and solutions for buildings with a focus on modular carbon capture.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cemvitafactory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cemvita Factory<\/a> (Houston, U.S.) engineers microorganisms to use CO<sub>2<\/sub> as feedstock for biomanufacturing of intermediate chemicals such as ethylene.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/co2cert.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CERT<\/a> (Toronto, Canada) converts CO<sub>2<\/sub> to chemicals such as ethylene via electrolysis.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeofair.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Made of Air<\/a> (Berlin, Germany) creates drop-in ready, durable thermoplastics using carbon captured by biomass.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/realizemars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mars Materials<\/a> (Oakland, U.S.) develops a new pathway for carbon fiber production using CO<sub>2<\/sub> as a raw material.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patch.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patch<\/a> (San Francisco, U.S.) is a platform for negative emissions.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetaryhydrogen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Planetary Hydrogen<\/a> (Dartmouth, Canada) combines hydrogen production with CO<sub>2<\/sub> sequestration via ocean air capture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The C2V Initiative will host a virtual, public kickoff event on May 6 from 4-6 p.m. ET where attendees can meet the participating startups, hear from carbontech experts, and network with active leaders in this space, including members of the C2V Initiative\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.c2vinitiative.com\/clc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carbontech Leadership Council<\/a> (CLC)\u2014an invitation-only group of international corporate, academic, and government thought leaders who will foster commercialization opportunities and identify avenues for collaboration with the C2V Initiative startup participants.<\/p>\n<p>Over the next six months, the startups will participate in a structured program featuring a customized curriculum, hands-on mentorship, and knowledge-sharing sessions with CLC members. Additionally, selected startups will be in a unique position to cultivate relationships and explore potential partnerships with the C2V Initiative\u2019s CLC members. The CLC represents an array of organizations that have made formal commitments to reducing carbon emissions in their core businesses and beyond. The CLC currently includes AB InBev, BHP Ventures, Carbon Direct, Carbon180, CarbonPlan, Circular Carbon Network, ConEdison, The Consulate General of Canada in New York, Fluor, Johnson Matthey, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, NRG, NYSERDA, Suez, W.L. Gore &amp; Associates, and XPRIZE.<\/p>\n<p>For the duration of the accelerator, the startups will receive complimentary membership and access to the community at Greentown Labs, the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America, and access to the Urban Future Lab\u2019s network of investors, experts, and community of founders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn addition to being absolutely necessary to stave off dangerous climate impacts, carbontech innovations represent a potential $3 trillion market opportunity,\u201d said Pat Sapinsley, Managing Director at the Urban Future Lab. \u201cWe are excited to welcome 10 startups, each proposing different business models and technology innovations to realize that opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe know that to effectively address the climate crisis and mitigate the effects of climate change, we need to rapidly scale and deploy carbontech solutions to accelerate the energy transition,\u201d said Dr. Emily Reichert, CEO of Greentown Labs. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to support these startups from all over the world and look forward to the collaborations that will spark among the startups and our CLC members!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe technical diversity in this first cohort represents the core of what the C2V Initiative is seeking to accomplish,\u201d said Dr. Thomas Schuelke, President of Fraunhofer USA. \u201cThese 10 startups and the CLC members are the beginning of a global ecosystem dedicated to using innovative technology to benefit the earth as well as the economy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to work with our partners at the Carbon to Value Initiative and the Carbontech Leadership Council to support new technologies that advance the creation of useful products from carbon,\u201d said Doreen M. Harris, President and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). \u201cLeveraging the knowledge and expertise of the participating companies helps our state fight climate change, scale solutions needed to decarbonize our economy, and bring valuable benefits to all New Yorkers, including those in disadvantaged communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are delighted to see several strong Canadian companies among the finalists\u2014it is a testament to Canadian innovation and our shared priority of building a clean economy,\u201d said Khawar Nasim, Acting Consul General of Canada in New York. \u201cCanada is committed to reaching net-zero by 2050, and is proud to be part of this cutting-edge partnership to commercialize carbontech. Canada\u2019s domestic carbon price, our investments in carbontech testing &amp; scale-up facilities, and our support for fundamental R&amp;D all provide a solid foundation for this sector.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the coming months, the C2V Initiative will announce the call for applications for its second startup cohort. Visit the website to learn more and subscribe to updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Carbon to Value Initiative (C2V Initiative), a multi-year collaboration among The Urban Future Lab at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Greentown Labs, and Fraunhofer USA, has selected 10 startups for the first year of this exciting accelerator. 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