Remove Expands Carbon Removal Accelerator to Latin America

The remove carbon dioxide removal (CDR) accelerator program is officially expanding its operations to Latin America. Backed by the Milkywire Climate Transformation Fund (CTF), this new initiative is designed to nurture early-stage startups in the region.

This eight-month program gives founders the hands-on guidance they need to navigate the rapidly growing CDR space. It connects startups directly with tech experts, policy advocates, and leading carbon buyers.

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How the Accelerator Program Works

Just like its established European counterpart, the LatAm Accelerator is broken down into two distinct phases. These stages are called Foundations and Leap.

The Foundations stage provides a fast-paced deep dive into the local CDR ecosystem. Startups will learn all about LatAm-relevant carbon markets and the specific climate policies shaping the region.

Founders will also get dedicated help with the complexities of monitoring, reporting, and verification. These are often the biggest hurdles for early-stage carbon removal projects trying to prove their impact.

Throughout this first phase, teams will aggressively refine their value propositions and business models. They wrap up the Foundations stage with a Pitch Day event, which serves as their formal application for the Leap stage.

"We are excitedly getting ready to expand our accelerator program into Latin America to catalyze local innovation and wider carbon removal market development," shared Hans Westerhof, Co-founder of remove.

Securing Funding and Global Reach

Startups that show real commercial traction during Pitch Day will move forward to the Leap stage. This is where participants get introduced to a massive global cohort of CDR innovators.

Connecting with international peers helps Latin American founders scale their operations much faster. It also opens vital doors to global investors, verification bodies, and fundraising professionals.

To help push commercialization, the program offers a purchase agreement worth over $17,000 for startups that make it to the Leap stage. This early revenue is a massive boost for hardware testing and tech development.

If you are building an ecosystem enabler rather than direct removal tech, you get a recoverable grant instead. The best part is that the accelerator does not take any equity from participating companies at all.

"This financial support from the Climate Transformation Fund is absolutely essential for nurturing the nascent CDR space in this geography," added Westerhof.

The Importance of the Latin American Market

Latin America is uniquely positioned to become a powerhouse in the global carbon removal market. The region holds incredible natural resources and a rapidly growing community of passionate climate entrepreneurs.

Despite this potential, local founders often struggle to find early-stage funding and specialized mentorship. Programs like this are exactly what the local market needs to turn promising ideas into fully operational businesses.

Getting early support makes a huge difference in the long-term survival rates of these green startups. It helps them build trust with international buyers from day one.

If you are building CDR solutions in Latin America, you can register your interest online right now. The team will notify you the moment formal applications officially open in the coming months.