CarbonX Program 2.0: Learn how to unlock millions in climate funding at our global Q&A
CarbonX 2.0, launched by Tencent and its global partners, seeks proposals from startups, research institutes, and universities working on advanced carbon capture, removal, and long-duration energy storage. The program supports innovative pilot projects across four key industrial application tracks, offering real-world testing environments and resources for capacity building.
- Impact Hub Network
Are you part of a university, research institute, or startup developing breakthrough carbon solutions?
Whether you’re solving climate challenges through carbon dioxide removal (CDR), carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), low-duration energy storage (LDES), or new approaches to carbon innovation — this is your call to action.
Introducing the CarbonX Program 2.0
Launched by Tencent, Impact Hub Network, and its global partners, the CarbonX Program 2.0 is a global program that provides tens of millions of USD in catalytic grants, plus mentorship, resources, and real-world pilot opportunities — all to help innovators like you scale and deploy next-gen carbon solutions where it matters most.
This is your launchpad to real impact in carbon innovation. Receive:
✅ Up to several million USD per pilot project
✅ Real-world pilot opportunities in industrial settings
✅ Expert mentorship and global partnerships
The world needs carbon innovation that can scale rapidly and create tangible, lasting impact on the climate. CarbonX Program 2.0 is looking for ambitious thinkers and doers—those with bold ideas that could be the next global breakthrough.
Still have questions? Join our global Q&A sessions.
To help you understand the ins and outs of the CarbonX Program 2.0, we’re hosting five global Q&A sessions. These virtual events aims to:
- Break down the application process
- Clarify eligibility criteria and selection priorities
- Reveal what Tencent and partners are really looking for
- Dive into how catalytic funding can transform your pilot into reality
- Explore strategies to scale carbon innovation globally
Hear directly from Tencent’s Expert Committee and local carbon leaders on how to build the right partnerships and unlock real-world deployment.
Join us around the world
🌏 Worldwide Q&A
Join us for the final online Q&A session of the CarbonX programme, hosted by Impact Hub and Tencent, where we’ll cover everything you need to know before submitting your application. This is your last chance to get answers to any outstanding questions about the programme, eligibility, or selection process, and to ensure you’re fully prepared to take the final step.
We’ll also share a brief recap of the programme’s goals, what successful applicants can expect, and how CarbonX supports climate innovators like you in scaling impact across the carbon ecosystem.
* Event will be conducted in English
🗓️ 28 May 2025
🕒 16:00 – 17:00 CET
📍Online via zoom
🇮🇩 Jakarta, Indonesia
Event Title: Brainstorm Lab: Hacking Carbon Initiative Funding
* Event will be conducted in English
🗓️ 28 April 2025
🕒 2PM-4PM (Jakarta time)
🎤 Speakers:
- Tencent Representative
- CarbonX 1.0 finalist/winner
- Local startup representative
- Carbon sector practitioner or policy expert
🇧🇷 Floripa, Brazil
Event Title: Securing carbon innovation funding with CarbonX Program 2.0
* Event will be conducted in Portuguese and English
Join Impact Hub Floripa as we uncover how to unlock carbon innovation funding and discover opportunities with Tencent’s CarbonX Program 2.0.
🎤 Speakers:
- Vitor Candido, Co-founder and CEO of Alga
- Dr Xinwo Huang, Senior Director of Tencent
- Dr Wenhao Wang, Senior Project Manager of Carbon Neutrality Lab at Tencent
🗓️ 9 May 2025
🕒 11AM – 12PM (Floripa time)
🇵🇹 Lisbon, Portugal
Event Title: Carbon Solutions: Emerging Trends & Funding Opportunities
* Event will be conducted in English
Join us for a dynamic lunchtime session, hosted by Impact Hub Lisbon, in collaboration with Impact Hub Network and Tencent, to explore the latest trends, insights, and funding opportunities shaping the carbon ecosystem.
🗓️ 13 May 2025
🕒 12PM – 1PM (Lisbon time)
🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
Event Title: Funding the Future: Unlocking Capital for Climate Innovation in the UK
* Event will be conducted in English
This session will convene entrepreneurs, funders, and ecosystem players working to bridge the gap between climate ambition and climate capital.
We’ll explore where funding is most urgently needed, how to align finance with climate outcomes, and what it takes to turn bold ideas into investable opportunities.
🗓️ 15 May 2025
🕒 10AM – 1130PM (BST)
🇩🇪 Leipzig, Germany
Event Title: Funding the future: unlocking capital for climate tech in Germany
* Event will be conducted in English
At this event, we’ll explore how public and private capital can be better leveraged to scale impactful solutions — and where new opportunities are emerging.
We’ll kick off with a panel discussion featuring voices from across the investment landscape, followed by an exclusive look into Tencent’s CarbonX Program 2.0 for climate tech ventures. The event will close with a Q&A session featuring a Tencent representative and a past participant from their programme, offering real-world insights into what it takes to unlock capital and scale climate innovation.
🗓️ 16 May 2025
🕒 12PM – 1:30PM CET
Choose a session, join us, and take the first step toward transforming your innovation into global impact.
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