Accelerator Program

Carbon to Value Initiative

The Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative drives the creation of a thriving innovation ecosystem for the commercialization of carbontech—technologies that capture and convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) into valuable end products or services with the support of corporate partners and NGOs that help foster a robust network for our startups.

The Carbon to Value Initiative is a collaboration by the Urban Future Lab, Greentown Labs, and Fraunhofer USA.

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Catalyzing the Carbontech Ecosystem

The C2V Initiative is a multi-year collaboration to accelerate the carbontech industry that leverages our proven process for launching climate solutions into the marketplace.

Multi-Year Initiative: A multi-stakeholder effort to rapidly commercialize innovations by startups working to address the emerging C2V market. Each year, we support a new cohort of innovative carbontech companies.
Value Chain Engagement: Collaboration among the CLC members—major corporations, government actors, and NGOs—and the startups selected for each cohort to build the ecosystem that they need to thrive.
An Accelerator for the Industry: Industry-building, deployment and partnership-focused activities that help carbontech startups scale.

What we offer

01 Six-month accelerator program

Customized programming bridging the gap between tech development challenges and carbontech markets of tomorrow

02 Collaboration with the Carbontech Leadership Council

Opportunity to work hands-on with industry-leading corporations, nonprofits, and governments

03 Access to C2V’s extensive networks

Mentorship and resources through UFL, Greentown Labs, and Fraunhofer USA

How C2V helps companies.

The C2V Initiative is unlocking a new carbontech economy, bringing innovative solutions to scale as rapidly as possible through the creation of a robust, powerful, and collaborative new ecosystem. A partnership accelerator program, C2V brings exclusive access to industry leaders and nonprofit experts who are shaping the carbontech marketplace of tomorrow.

Selected startups have the opportunity to engage with the Carbontech Leadership Council (CLC), an invitation-only group of executive leaders across diverse industry sectors driving the future of carbontech. Startups also gain access to C2V’s extended network of startup alumni, investors, government funders, and ecosystem supporters, allowing them to overcome their specific barriers and significantly raise their visibility profile in the carbon management industry.

Meet our companies

Carbfix

Carbfix provides a natural and permanent carbon storage solution by turning CO₂ into stone underground.
Carbon Upcycling

Carbon Upcycling Technologies utilizes point-source CO₂ and mineralizes it with waste materials to create supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) that can be used in building materials.
ecoLocked

ecoLocked converts waste biomass into biochar to create admixes that can replace a share of the cement used in concrete manufacturing, and thus sequester carbon within buildings.
Osmoses

Osmoses develops polymers for gas separation, enabling membrane-based carbon capture applications.
Patch

Patch is a platform for negative emissions.
Planetary

Planetary combines hydrogen production with CO₂ sequestration via ocean air capture.

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C2V FAQs

Frequently asked questions.

The C2V Initiative is a unique partnership that leverages corporate involvement and incubation services to drive the creation of a thriving innovation ecosystem for the commercialization of carbontech.
C2V provides an opportunity to work hands-on with corporations, nonprofits, and governments at the forefront of the emerging carbontech economy. Startups gain access to the Carbontech Leadership Council (CLC), an invitation-only group of executive leaders across industry sectors driving the future of carbontech. Startups benefit from customized workshop programming and access to UFL, Greentown Labs, and Fraunhofer USA networks.
Startups that are at a technology readiness level (TRL) between 4 and 7, actively investigating product-market-fit, and seeking partnerships to scale are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications may apply from anywhere in the world. Events take place both in-person (NYC, Boston, Houston) and virtually.

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What founders are saying

Carbfix

“We clearly understand the market much better as well as the regulatory framework. Now we know where to seek information and have access to fantastic people both within the program and other companies that participated in the program.”
Carbon Upcycling

“C2V offered a unique and valuable blend of programming including startup collaboration, workshop sessions, and industry mentorship! The team behind the C2V program is well-positioned to foster innovation and help startups succeed.”
ecoLocked

“The program is structured to perfectly fit the challenges and opportunities unique to carbontech startups…the CLC members are invaluable in sharing knowledge and opening doors, and our fellow startups continue to be a source of inspiration for us!”
Osmoses

“Great organization, connections, workshops, and mentorship all around. In the past 4-6 months, we have made incredible progress in narrowing down to our top beachhead market applications, tailoring our evaluation of value proposition, and using that to communicate with the outside world, including potential partners and investors.”
Patch

“The amount of quality organizations and connections made is well worth the time spent participating in the program. Those connections and collaborations have been an important contributor to the learnings and growth of Patch.”
Planetary Technologies

“Thank you for an amazing program. (...) The reorientation of our product development is the largest impact [of the program]. C2V will continue to play a critical role as we launch our refined story and strategy in the new year in the lead up to our next funding round.”