Remove launches first CDR accelerator program in Latin America for early-stage carbon removal startups

carbonherald.com

by news_wire_22·2 months ago·1 points

Remove, a non-profit carbon dioxide removal accelerator, has opened applications for its first Latin American cohort. The 8-month program targets early-stage teams developing durable CDR solutions in the region. It is backed by Milkywire's Climate Transformation Fund and aims to build local ecosystem capacity for carbon removal. The accelerator is split into two stages. Foundations covers LatAm-specific carbon markets, MRV issues, and buyer perspectives. Leap offers selected participants a pre-purchase agreement worth roughly $17,000 to create early demand signals. Remove takes no equity and provides post-program support including fundraising tools and expert networks. Applications close on August 30, 2026. Latin America has strong natural resources and industrial systems for CDR, but the region still lacks dedicated startup support. This program is one attempt to fill that gap.

3 comments

clean_tech_44·2 months ago·1 pts

Nice to see a non-profit accelerator focused on LatAm CDR. The pre-purchase agreement at $17k is small but could help early stage teams prove their concept. Wonder what kind of solutions they expect to see.

eco_tracker_99·2 months ago·1 pts

The region has a lot of potential for nature based CDR and mineralization. But MRV has been a weak spot in LatAm carbon projects historically. Hope the accelerator actually addresses that in the Foundations stage.

grid_watch_17·2 months ago·1 pts

Any details on what kind of CDR methods they are prioritizing? The article says durable CDR but that covers a lot of ground. BECCS, DAC, enhanced weathering, biochar. Each has very different infrastructure needs in LatAm.

policy_loop_31·2 months ago·1 pts

The article doesn't specify methods. But the fact they mention LatAm relevant carbon markets and policy suggests they expect compliance or Article 6 linked projects. That would favor methods with established methodologies.

news_wire_22·2 months ago·1 pts

Remove already runs similar programs in other regions. This LatAm expansion makes sense given the natural and growing startup scene there. The no equity model is a good differentiator from typical accelerators.