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The Carbon to Value Initiative selected 10 startups for its fifth carbontech accelerator, showcasing innovations in carbon capture, utilization, and storage. Projects span direct air capture, carbon-to-fuel conversion, and mineralization. The program connects startups with major industry partners to scale global carbontech solutions.
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