Gain Market Credibility and Buyer Access — With Lower Barriers to Apply.

CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL INNOVATION AWARD

For a limited time, our CDR RFP offers reduced fees and greater access - helping carbon removal companies secure validation and buyer access.

Learn everything you need about the RFP program and how to help your application stand out.

We recognize that access to capital and buyers is essential for growth. That’s why the RFP program not only vets projects against the Climate Vault, Inc. 501(c)(3) Tech Chamber’s rigorous standards, but also positions selected projects for inclusion in our curated portfolio—providing visibility with organizations actively seeking high-quality CDR and creating pathways to scale.

Through this program, we aim to accelerate the growth of high-quality carbon removal by helping developers secure both the credibility and the market access that drive long-term success.

All applications will be reviewed to ensure:

• Close alignment with the Tech Chamber’s standards
• Measurable evidence of innovation, impact and scalability, with demonstrable, long-term benefits
• Clear and concise results and metrics
• Relevance to category criteria when answering questions specific to your project’s CDR pathway
  

Driving High-Integrity Carbon Removal Forward

At Climate Vault Solutions, our mission is to accelerate credible climate action by pairing rigorous carbon reductions with breakthrough carbon removals. Through our platform, organizations gain access to high-quality CDR projects that deliver measurable impact, backed by transparent standards and scientific integrity.

We know that reaching global climate goals requires both immediate emissions reductions and billions of tonnes of durable carbon removal. That’s why we work to lower barriers for innovative CDR developers, ensuring their solutions can find the capital, credibility, and buyers needed to grow.

Every project we support is held to the highest standards, ensuring companies, investors, and communities can trust their climate commitments are driving real, lasting results.

Together, we’re building a future where high-quality CDR is not just part of the climate solution, but the foundation for success.

“Carbon Lockdown is thrilled and honored to have been selected by Climate Vault's Tech Chamber as a winner of the 2023 Carbon Dioxide Removal Innovation Award. We look forward to working with Climate Vault to advance and scale our Wood Vault technology, which offers high-quality durable CDR with low-cost potential that is ready to deploy now."

- Dr. Ning Zeng, Founder

Learn how Carbon Lockdown "wood vault" is pioneering CDR in the terrestrial pathway. 

“Climate Vault's commitment to supporting innovative CDR solutions like ours is exactly what we need to accelerate carbon removal in time to address the climate issue. Their support will provide the perfect springboard for us to accelerate the development and deployment of our low-cost DAC technology in Kenya.”

- Martin Freimüller, Founder & CEO

Discover how Octavia Carbon is unlocking Kenya’s natural DAC potential

Meet the 2023 Carbon Dioxide Removal Innovation Award Recipients

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Request your RFP Applicant Entry Packet below:

If you’re ready to showcase your project, now’s the time. Apply by October 31 to access a streamlined path with free entry at Phase 1 and partially deferred fees in Phases 2 and 3.

This is your opportunity to validate your solution through the Tech Chamber, build credibility in the market, and connect with buyers who are looking for breakthrough carbon removal projects.

Select Apply Now to get started and receive step-by-step instructions for submitting your proposal.

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