Published by Todd Bush on February 5, 2025
The CEEZER Carbon Coalition is now accepting applications for its third cohort, inviting early-stage carbon removal innovators to join a program designed to help them scale and commercialize their solutions.
With two successful cohorts completed, this initiative continues to empower startups in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) by bridging the gap between ideation and commercialization.
"The CEEZER Carbon Coalition program empowers startups in the voluntary carbon market by supporting their journey from concept to full-scale implementation," said Dr. Carla Woydt, Chief Impact Officer at CEEZER. "Our carbon market specialists provide comprehensive support throughout the commercialization journey, including expert guidance on market visibility, buyer engagement strategies, contract management, and carbon credit pricing."
CEEZER's Carbon Coalition provides startups with crucial industry insights, helping them navigate challenges such as understanding buyer preferences, certification processes, and pricing models. Participants receive direct access to a broad international buyer network and benefit from hands-on guidance from carbon market specialists.
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Startups accepted into the program will have a clearer path to selling their first carbon credits, ensuring they take the right steps toward full market participation.
The Carbon Coalition is open to startups developing innovative and scalable solutions for carbon removal. CEEZER is particularly interested in:
For those seeking to contribute to the carbon market ecosystem, the program offers an opportunity to fast-track their commercialization journey.
The first two cohorts have featured some of the most promising carbon removal startups worldwide, including:
Develops a patented process to convert waste biomass into hydrochar, permanently storing carbon and producing Negative Emission Coal (NEC). Learn more at RECOAL.
Specializes in enhanced rock weathering projects that sequester CO2 while improving smallholder farmer livelihoods. Visit ZeroEx for details.
Develops Direct Ocean Capture technology to remove CO2 from seawater through a scalable and cost-effective electrochemical reaction. Read more at SeaO2.
Creates water treatment systems that integrate with coastal industries, leveraging the ocean’s natural ability to absorb CO2. Explore PRONOE.
Works on limestone-based Direct Air Capture (DAC) units, with a goal to scale operations to 1,000,000 metric tons by 2027–2029. Discover more at Heimdal.
Sequesters CO2 through enhanced rock weathering, improving crop yields for smallholder farmers. Learn about Silica.
Uses AI-driven Agtech to democratize the production of high-quality biochar, sequestering carbon while benefiting African farmers. Visit AirSmat.
With applications open from January 30 to February 28, 2025, CEEZER is looking for the next generation of carbon removal pioneers.
Those accepted into the program will gain access to expert mentorship, buyer insights, and the opportunity to bring their projects to market faster.
"The fight for a net-zero future is a united effort. At the CEEZER Carbon Coalition, we help you make sense of the voluntary carbon market and support your commercialization journey," stated Dr. Carla Woydt.
Startups eager to scale their impact and commercialize their innovations can apply through the CEEZER website.
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