CO2 Removal Challenge 2023
CO2 Removal Challenge 2023 🌏
Welcome to the CO2 Removal Challenge 2023 co-organised by the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Innovation Division (OIST Innovation) and Lifetime Ventures.
This 2-day Direct Air Carbon Capture (DACC) design hackathon empowers next-generation climate enthusiasts to explore their innovative ideas with guidance from climate experts.
[Application by November 12th, details at the bottom]
The Challenge 💪
DACC is one of the promising solutions to remove CO2 directly from the atmosphere. While some approaches have been proposed, the key challenge is producing systems more affordably and with greater scalability.
During this challenge, you, as a team of 2-3 will:
learn about the existing DACC efforts
design your own DACC solutions with the help of climate experts
propose how your solution can be cheaper and more scalable than existing alternatives
Event Details 📅
Topic: CO2 Removal through DACC
Partners: DAC Coalition, Open Air Collective
Location: OIST in Okinawa
Date: December 2-3
Language: English
Participant Benefits 🤩
Connect and work alongside a vibrant community of climate enthusiasts around Japan
Learn and get feedback from seasoned experts at organisations such as Open Air Collective or DAC Coalition
2 days of action, food, drinks, and the chance to win a prize for the challenge winner
We are offering 2 travel awards to student applicants who are based outside of Okinawa (within Japan) covering flight & accommodation expenses!
Participation certificate issued by Lifetime Ventures and OIST Innovation
Who can participate? 🔍
Researchers, young professionals, students, and other climate enthusiasts who want to:
proactively tackle the climate crisis (no prior DACC knowledge required, but preferred)
contribute to the global open-source DACC efforts
connect with likeminded, entrepreneurial peers
learn from climate experts
have fun along the way
You ideally:
have a background in natural sciences, chemistry, engineering, and or business
can join in person for the whole challenge
are entrepreneurial-minded and up for a fun challenge!
Application Details 📥
Deadline: November 12th
Acceptance decision: November 15th (via Email)
Apply through the "Apply to join" button on the top