Climate Vault has officially launched the 2024 Request for Proposals (RFP) process, inviting carbon dioxide removal (CDR) innovators to apply for the coveted Carbon Dioxide Removal Innovation Award.
This initiative promises a valuable opportunity for companies to scale their decarbonization efforts while addressing pressing climate challenges.
The RFP process has been streamlined this year to cut review times in half, ensuring a more efficient experience for applicants.

As the organizer, Climate Vault emphasizes its commitment to identifying groundbreaking carbon removal technologies.
The goal is to discover high-quality innovations that deliver measurable, impactful environmental benefits.
According to Climate Vault, "The aim of this competition is to pin down high-quality carbon removal advancements that deliver impactful, climate-relevant solutions."
This award program, introduced by Climate Vault’s 501(c)(3) Tech Chamber, is designed to set a high bar for CDR solutions.
With stringent standards in place, the organization ensures that only projects with long-term, verifiable environmental benefits make it to their portfolio of premium solutions.
In 2023, Climate Vault recognized Carbon Lockdown and Octavia Carbon as winners of the Carbon Dioxide Removal Innovation Award.
These companies were celebrated for their innovative approaches and potential to reshape the carbon removal landscape. "We aim to support innovators who have the vision and potential to drive significant climate impact," shared a spokesperson from Climate Vault.
This year, the organization continues its mission by encouraging new entries that align with its rigorous criteria.
The streamlined application process reflects Climate Vault’s dedication to fostering innovation efficiently, providing participants with a better experience.

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The RFP program acts as a catalyst for impactful solutions that align with Climate Vault’s high standards for carbon removal.
This program filters applications to ensure only projects offering meaningful environmental benefits receive support.
Applicants must demonstrate long-term impact, measurable innovation, and scalability.
Climate Vault’s Tech Chamber evaluates each proposal to ensure relevance and quality. Proposals must include clear metrics and results that back the innovation.
The team reviews submissions carefully, ensuring they meet the applicable criteria within the relevant CDR pathway category.
Winning the Carbon Dioxide Removal Innovation Award comes with significant benefits.
Companies receive guidance and resources to scale their operations, helping them transition to larger scopes and greater impact.
"Selected winners will gain critical support and mentorship to expand their decarbonization efforts," highlighted Climate Vault.
This program not only uplifts individual innovators but also helps shape the larger carbon removal industry.
By curating a portfolio of top-tier CDR projects, Climate Vault ensures a focus on meaningful, scalable solutions.
Applications are now open for the 2024 Carbon Dioxide Removal Innovation Award. Climate Vault encourages companies with innovative ideas to submit proposals that meet the following criteria:
For those interested, further details and submission guidelines can be found on Climate Vault’s official website.
Climate Vault’s RFP program underscores the importance of fostering new ideas in the fight against climate change.
By identifying and supporting leading-edge innovations, the organization plays a crucial role in advancing the carbon removal industry.
Through programs like this, the potential for creating a sustainable future becomes a reality.
If you’re an innovator with a vision for impactful change, this is your chance to contribute to meaningful progress.
Apply now and be part of Climate Vault’s mission to revolutionize carbon removal.
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