About this opportunity
Overview
The Carbon to Value Initiative Year 6 is a global partnership accelerator for startups building carbontech solutions. Selected startups gain access to industry leaders, nonprofit experts, the Carbontech Leadership Council, market insights, collaboration opportunities, startup alumni, investors, government funders and ecosystem supporters to help raise visibility and overcome barriers in the carbon-management industry.
Who this is for
Carbontech startups, including African climate-tech founders able to participate in the programme requirements
Organizer
Carbon to Value Initiative / Greentown Labs / NYU Urban Future Lab / Fraunhofer USA
Format and location
Type: startup_program. Location/format: Global / hybrid with US in-person components.
Deadline
28 August 2026 at 23:59
Benefits and support highlighted
Review the overview above for the specific funding, prizes, mentorship, exposure, incubation, training, investment-readiness support or other benefits confirmed from the source. Where an amount or benefit is not stated, Tech Kaizen does not invent it; applicants should confirm it from the official details page.
Documents and details to prepare
- pitch deck and company profile
- MVP/prototype or product links
- traction, users, pilots, revenue or validation evidence
- team profile and founder availability
- funding needs, growth plan and market opportunity
Who should consider it
Eligibility
Applicants should be startups developing carbontech solutions and should review the official Request for Applications and Applicant FAQ before applying. The programme is global, but founders should confirm travel, participation and technology-readiness requirements on the official application page.
Eligibility checklist
- pitch deck and company profile
- MVP/prototype or product links
- traction, users, pilots, revenue or validation evidence
- team profile and founder availability
- funding needs, growth plan and market opportunity
Before you apply
- confirm you match the country, age, sector, organization type, career stage, team and deadline requirements
- read the official guidelines or FAQ if available
- prepare documents in the format requested by the organizer
- use the official Details link for final submission instructions
- do not rely only on the Tech Kaizen summary for final eligibility decisions
climate tech
carbontech
startup accelerator
funding
Africa relevant
Greentown Labs