gener8tor Carbon Removal Accelerator
The gener8tor Carbon Removal Accelerator invests in and supports 5 innovative startups per cohort developing new Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies and other novel Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technologies.
The gener8tor Carbon Removal Accelerator supports early-stage startups pioneering new technologies that capture carbon, store carbon, utilize carbon and develop assets to support the CDR industry.
gener8tor is a nationally ranked accelerator that invests in high-growth startups and supports the growth of these startups through its network of experienced mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors and venture capitalists. To date, gener8tor has run 250+ accelerator programs, supported 1300+ startups, which have gone on to raise over $2B in follow-on funding and created over 10K jobs. See the latest gener8tor Investment Accelerator statistics here.
Our Carbon Removal Accelerator was initiated by the DOE EPIC Prize (for which we are currently finalists) through which we got feedback from 100+ CDR founders. This 12-week long hybrid accelerator builds up 12+ years of accelerator experience and the feedback from founders to develop a bespoke program. This program is furthered supported by Burns & McDonnell, an engineering and construction firm, Clean Air Task Force, a non-profit advocating for CDR startups, Chain Reaction innovation, startup fellowship program established by Argonne National Labs, Direct Air Capture Coalition, central hub for everyone working on DAC, Skylight Law, boutique firm focused on CDR transactions, Prairie Research Institute - Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, research organization exploring CDR solutions.
Access to gener8tor’s global network of mentors and investors, key partners, and one-on-one mentorship.
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We are not currently accepting applications for this program.
Stay tuned. While there aren't any upcoming programs for this location at the moment, there are plenty of other available opportunities at gener8tor!
Investment
Selected teams may receive up to $100,000 investment through this program. Investment terms will be clarified in the coming weeks and updated on this website.
Showcase
Exclusive reception during which participating companies have the opportunity to pitch to an audience of entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and community members.
Focused Support
1 of 5…not 10…not 15…not 100. We only invest in five companies per program. We focus all of our time, energy and network on you.
Deals and Perks
$1M + in deals and perks from vendors like IBM Cloud, Rackspace, Amazon, PayPal, Zendesk, Hubspot and Microsoft.
This program is made possible through a DOE Competition for which gener8tor was selected as a semi-finalist. This program and the selected startups will get publicity and exposure to the broader DAC community through this competition.
Clean Air Task Force (CATF)
CATF will serve as an ongoing advisor in this program and bring expertise in economics, markets, technology, and recommendations on specific applications.
Burns & McDonnell (BMcD)
BMcD will serve as an ongoing EPC partner in this program and bring extensive project development and construction expertise to scale CDR technologies.
Prairie Research Institute (PRI)
PRI will serve as an ongoing technical partner in this program and provide technical development expertise and easier pathway to their DAC Hubs in Colorado, Illinois and Florida.
Individualized Coaching & Mentorship
Twelve weeks of individualized coaching and mentorship from the gener8tor team during bi-weekly, one-on-one meetings. One-on-one meetings with 100+ connections including serial entrepreneurs, industry experts and investors.
Meet the Team
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Ryan Jeffery
Senior Managing Director
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Soham Dalal
Managing Director
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Dexter Artienda
Director
Meet the 2024 Cohort Companies
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Airbuild
Airbuild combines algal growth with solar panels to provide all the benefits of solar energy generation combined with CO2 capture and water filtration.
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Aquarry
Aquarry leverages ocean alkalinity enhancement in abandoned mining pit lakes for safe, measurable, and durable carbon removal.
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Homeostasis
Homeostasis synthesizes battery-grade graphite from atmospheric CO2.
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Mitico
Mitico partners with industrial companies to perform point-source carbon capture and reduce their emissions.
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Octavia Carbon
Octavia Carbon leverages Kenya's geothermal energy and geology to perform Direct Air Capture and storage.
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More Information
Learn more our mission, meet our program alumni and explore how to become a Mentor.
Let’s Talk!
We’ll answer questions, tell you more about the program or listen to your pitch during a 15-min office hours visit.
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