The remove carbon dioxide removal (CDR) accelerator program is looking to back the next cohort of startups in India.
The accelerator announced that the applications for India are now open, and interested parties can submit proposals by 11:59pm (CET) on the 23rd of August, 2026.
This marks remove’s third cohort in India that will receive support through the accelerator, which helps early-stage carbon removal founders progress from ideas and early traction towards concrete, real-world operations.
Following a successful track record of the accelerator in Europe, remove expanded the program to also include India, where it sees an immense potential for durable CDR, strong founder talent, and key natural resources that have contributed to a rising momentum in climate innovation in the region.
remove’s India CDR Accelerator is an 8-month program split up in two stages, dedicated solely to CO2 removal.
Through this opportunity, Indian CDR startups can gain access to a suite of workshops and events intended to support the journey towards real-world deployment, strengthening business models, improving MRV, and optimizing buyer readiness.
The accelerator is divided into two stages called Foundations and Leap. remove shares that in the first stage, a fast-paced program will bring startups up to speed with the regional CDR sector.
Startups selected to enter the Leap tier will receive a ~ $17000 (€15000) purchase agreement, where enablers will be offered a recoverable grant, and remove will not take equity.
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Once approved for the accelerator, startups will be connected with leading global CDR experts, as well as buyers, investors, policymakers, and other key ecosystem players.
Accelerator participants will also receive tailored training and one-on-one coaching that will address each startup’s unique business, technical, and carbon removal challenges.
When a startup completes the accelerator, remove highlights that teams can continue accessing its post-accelerator support, such as fundraising tools, peer circles, its expert network, and opportunities across the global CDR ecosystem.
Further information on this opportunity can be found here.
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