Carbontech Development Initiative

There are presently no open calls for submissions.

Overview:

The Carbontech Development Initiative aims to strengthen New York State as a global hub of carbon capture and storage development by facilitating creation, validation, and launch of cutting-edge solutions. CDI will award research and commercialization grants in four programs. 

The application period for CDI's second solicitation is CLOSED. 


Areas of Interest:

The technologies CDI funds will be organized around three (3) Topic Areas (TAs) representing the carbontech areas of highest relevance to stimulating a nation-leading carbontech innovation and commercialization ecosystem in New York State including:

  • Carbon Capture Technology
  • Carbon-to-Building Materials
  • Carbon-to-Chemicals/Fuels/Materials

Eligibility:

CDI has four programs, three Research Programs and one Commercialization Programs:

Research Programs:

  • Propel Carbontech
  • Carbontech Leap (Columbia University only)
  • New Directions (Columbia University only)

Commercialization Programs:

  • Bridge Carbontech

Program RFPs will be available October __, 2024 with specific eligibility criteria.

Funding & Project Length:

Propel Carbontech

  • Expected Individual Award Amount: $50,000 - $150,000
  • Project Duration: 12-18 Months
  • Expected Number of Awards: 4 - 8

Carbontech Leap (Columbia University only)

  • Expected Individual Award Amount: $250,000
  • Project Duration: 36 Months
  • Expected Number of Awards: 2

Bridge Carbontech

  • Expected Individual Award Amount: $287,500 to $375,000
  • Project Duration: 18-24 Months
  • Expected Number of Awards: 5 - 6
  • Bridge Carbontech will make awards to mid-stage (TRL 4-6) and later-stage (TRL 6-9) projects

If you have any questions prior to applying, please reach out to L2M@ctv.columbia.edu.