Innovation Booster Carbon Removal

As we wrap up this year, we would like to share some of our participants' journeys! Today, we spotlight Victor Pennacino, a participant in our spring cohort, who exemplifies the innovative spirit of this program.💡🚀 Victor Pennacino and his team at EPFL Sustainable Innovation Challenge are organizing a multi-category sustainability competition for university students. Taking place on March 13-14, 2025, the event will explore diverse approaches, from low-tech solutions to advanced carbon removal technologies. Their long-term vision? To establish a worldwide reference for student-led sustainability initiatives. 🌱 (Their website: https://epfl-sic.ch/) 👉 Learn more about the Carbon Removal Booster and how could support your idea: www.cdr-booster.ch sus.lab | ETH, remove, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Stiftung Risiko-Dialog, Swiss Carbon Removal Platform, Empa, Impact Hub Zürich #cdr #carbonremovalbooster #swissinnovationbooster powered by Innosuisse

As we wrap up this year, we would like to share some of our participants' journeys! Today, we highlight Cedric Zangger, a participant in our spring cohort, whose innovative project is making a lasting impact. 💡🚀 Cedric Zangger’s project Carbon Valleys focuses on implementing a pyrolysis plant in the Alpine valleys of Uri and Wallis. By using local biomass, the plant will generate heat, power, and high-quality biochar as a carbon sink. This project supports Switzerland’s net-zero ambitions and showcases how regional solutions can drive global impact. 🌍 (Carbon Valleys website: https://lnkd.in/db9cbvYC) 👉 Learn more about the Carbon Removal Booster and how it could support your idea: www.cdr-booster.ch sus.lab | ETH, remove, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Stiftung Risiko-Dialog, Swiss Carbon Removal Platform, Empa, Impact Hub Zürich #cdr #carbonremovalbooster #swissinnovationbooster powered by Innosuisse

🌍 Join EPFL’s Sustainable Innovation Challenge (SIC) – A participant highlight from the Innovation Booster Carbon Removal! 🌱 At the Carbon Removal Booster, we’re proud to support initiatives that drive meaningful climate action. Emerging from our spring cohort the EPFL Sustainable Innovation Challenge is organizing the Sustainable Innovation Challenge (SIC) on March 13-14, 2025 in Lausanne. This multi-category competition is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about sustainability. ✨Why Attend? - Discover groundbreaking solutions from students and professionals. - Engage in expert-led keynotes, panels, and workshops. - Network with innovators, researchers, and industry leaders. The team is paving the way for student-led sustainability initiatives, with a vision to establish a global reference for innovation in this field. 🌱 📍Save the date and learn more: https://lnkd.in/dGiTxe9q #Sustainability #Innovation #SIC2025 #cdr #carbonremovalbooster #swissinnovationbooster powered by Innosuisse

📣 Save the Date! Mark your calendars for our upcoming events in 2025! 📅 6 February 2025: Challenge Identification Roundtable 🔍 Explore key challenges in carbon removal, brainstorm impactful ideas, and connect with like-minded professionals, academics, and policymakers. 📅 6 March 2025: Open Innovation Workshop 💡 Collaborate, ideate, and innovate - work on practical and actionable solutions for carbon removal and move the needle on climate action! These events are open to professionals, researchers, members of public administration, and civil society passionate about carbon removal solutions. Stay tuned for further details, including registration and venue information. 🌱  sus.lab | ETH, remove, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Stiftung Risiko-Dialog, Swiss Carbon Removal Platform, Empa #cdr #carbonremovalbooster #swissinnovationbooster powered by Innosuisse

Last week, we wrapped up our first Innovation & Impact event, and we’re still buzzing from the incredible energy of over 100 passionate CDR enthusiasts! 🎉 From deep dives into market challenges and opportunities to the inspiring journeys of founders, it was an unforgettable night of learning, sharing, and celebrating progress 📈📚🥂 🎥 We’re excited to share a short video recap of our event— take a look back at the highlights and the inspiring ideas shared in the room!  🌍 Interested in the future of carbon removal innovation?   You can now explore all the amazing projects from our first cohort and the newly selected second cohort on our website. These teams are working on impactful solutions for carbon dioxide removal. Check them out here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gcypz5VG 🙌 A big thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event a success. Together, we’re shaping the future of CDR innovation!  sus.lab | ETH, remove, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Stiftung Risiko-Dialog, Swiss Carbon Removal Platform, Empa, Impact Hub Zürich #cdr #carbonremovalbooster #swissinnovationbooster powered by Innosuisse

🌍 Cleantech Innovation in Switzerland: A Thriving Ecosystem 🌱 The latest report from CleantechAlps provides a fantastic overview of the vibrant cleantech startup landscape in Switzerland. It highlights both established pioneers like Climeworks and neustark, as well as emerging innovators such as Divea and Qaptis 🚀 We're particularly excited to see insights from our program lead Aliénor von Roten who shares her perspective on the crucial role innovation plays in tackling today’s pressing environmental challenges 🌟 At the Innovation Booster Carbon Removal, we’re encouraged by the opportunity to support the next wave of groundbreaking startups working to address these challenges head-on. We look forward to seeing many of our Booster teams featured in future editions of this report as they continue to refine and develop their radical ideas 💡 Congratulations to all the startups featured in this edition for their contributions to a more sustainable future! Let’s keep driving change together 🌍🤝 #Cleantech #Sustainability #CarbonRemoval #Innovation #Startups #Switzerland #swissinnovationbooster powered by Innosuisse #carbonremovalbooster

Last week, we celebrated our first Innovation & Impact with over 100 amazing CDR enthusiasts 🎉 💹 Hans Westerhof from remove provided us with a detailed exploration of how CDR uniquely differs from other B2B industries—highlighting challenges such as the lack of a clear value proposition, the difficulty of scaling sales, and the absence of direct necessity for clients, along with its implications for market dynamics and business models. 👩🌾 Thomas Käslin from Cotierra shared his journey from finance to founding a CDR startup, providing key insights on the importance of “dating” to find the right partners and embracing the continuous learning process. He highlighted biochar’s potential for climate resilience and its co-benefits for farmers, alongside practical advice on winning over investors. 🚀To cap off their Booster journey, the teams from our first cohort presented their projects, showcasing impressive progress over the past six months. It was truly inspiring to see how much they’ve developed in such a short time!  👏Meanwhile, our newest cohort gave us a sneak peek into the ideas they’ll pursue over the next six months. We can’t wait to see their journey unfold Thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to making this event such a success and special thanks to Sophie Führer for leading us through the evening, Aliénor von Roten for sharing the Booster's first-year insights, and Impact Hub Zürich for hosting us! Here’s to driving innovation and making a real impact in the CDR space together 💡🌍 sus.lab | ETH, remove, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Stiftung Risiko-Dialog, Swiss Carbon Removal Platform, Empa #cdr #carbonremovalbooster #swissinnovationbooster powered by Innosuisse (Photos by: Stephanie Wittmer Fotografie https://lnkd.in/gGmkc_zS)

🎉 We are excited to announce the six ideas that have been chosen to take part in the Carbon Removal Booster Autumn 2024 cohort! With 15 impressive applications and an enriching pitch day, the jury had the most difficult task to narrow down the teams that were chosen. After careful deliberation we are proud to announce the six chosen ideas: 🌱 GrowChar by Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL & Empa 🏗 Carbon Credit Ownership and Methodology in Construction by conspark ⚙ Regional Carbon Logistics Solution by CarbonCaaS 👩🔬 ChemCarb by Advanced Materials & Processes OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences 🖨 Unlocking Capture and Conversion Through 3D Printing by inspire AG 💱 Price differentiation for CO2 reduction and CO2 removal by Pirmin Aregger Thank you to everyone that has taken part in this journey so far and that took the time to apply and pitch. Also, a big thank you to our jury members! We look forward to this next exciting step! 🚀 sus.lab | ETH University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW Stiftung Risiko-Dialog Swiss Carbon Removal Platform Empa Impact Hub Zürich remove #cdr #carbonremovalbooster #swissinnovationbooster powered by Innosuisse

⏰ Don't miss the final days to register for our annual event!

🚀 Join our CDR Innovation & Impact 2024 🌍 Are you passionate about carbon removal or eager to stay updated on the latest innovations and trends in Switzerland’s CDR landscape? Then this event is for you! 📅 On 14 November we are hosting the CDR Innovation & Impact 2024 event at Impact Hub Zürich. This annual event is your opportunity to: - Connect with experts and stakeholders from the Swiss CDR ecosystem - Explore the innovative projects from our Innovation Booster Carbon Removal participants - Engage in meaningful discussions about current challenges and innovative solutions 📣 Don’t miss out on the insights shared by Hans Westerhof and Thomas Käslin, as well as the innovation team pitches, and discussions, followed by an apéro where you'll have plenty of time to network and share your thoughts. 📍 Location: Kraftwerk, Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich 🎟️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/eZtXPHd3 We can’t wait to see you there! 🌱 Anna von der Schulenburg, PhD Anna De Vries Cedric Zangger Victor Pennacino EPFL Sustainable Innovation Competition Permutation Edoardo Pezzulli Charles Gerike-Roberts KohlenKraft Sustain Stiftung Risiko-Dialog Swiss Carbon Removal Platform University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW remove Empa sus.lab | ETH Cotierra #cdr #carbonremovalbooster #swissinnovationbooster powered by Innosuisse