Program

We are looking for radical ideas that facilitate the development of CDR solutions in Switzerland and beyond!

1 Open Call

An open call and all necessary information for project application is published on the Carbon Removal Booster website.

4 Jury pitch

Innovation teams pitch their ideas online to a jury that decides based on the published assessment criteria which teams receive funding and development support.

2 Workshop

Participants sharpen their understanding of CDR knowledge gaps and ecosystem challenges in a one-day workshop on-site.

Check out current challenges and add your own to the board.

5 Idea development

Innovation teams work on their ideas during the six-month development phase, supported by the program’s core team.

3 Application

Innovation teams submit their ideas through the project application form. Ideas must meet the minimum requirements to be pre-selected for the pitch event.

6 Recap

Innovation teams present their progress at the end of the six-month development phase and are invited to the annual event.

What the program offers

You can find all the necessary information on the program details and application requirements here:

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Next Call:

Autumn 2024

Financial Support

Receive direct contributions of up to 24'000 CHF to develop your idea.

Expert Guidance

Receive methodological and technical coaching from the core team and tailored support by topic experts.

Extensive Network

Join a network of over 70 businesses, research groups, and public institutions from throughout Switzerland.

Engaging Events

Participate in workshop sessions and networking events to engage with the Swiss CDR community.