The Finalists

a carbon capture and utilization technology that provides a productive pathway for CO2 emissions and industrial waste byproducts – diverting them away from the environment – and upcycling them into critical materials for low-carbon cement across the world's hardest-to-abate industries.

provides a globally-unique, full-stack biochar solution for agricultural producers and carbon projects developers in Indonesia, India and elsewhere internationally.

an energy storage system that is able to decarbonize industries like steel, glass or ceramics, food, chemicals or paper. Their innovative technology offers unparalleled large-scale, long-duration energy storage, empowering industries to transition towards sustainable thermal processes.

a native forest restoration company on a mission to rapidly scale up a nature-based climate solution by engaging local communities as key stewards and stakeholders, and provides the training and technology needed to create high-quality, biodiverse forestry projects.

a crop and soil management tool leveraging AI-Powered satellite Imagery data Analytics and data from their Solar powered IoT device to halt soil degradation, crop pests and diseases to end hunger in Africa.

enables educators from all subjects and grade levels to teach about climate change.

provides flexible microgrid solutions to quickly enable fast EV charging and backup energy resources at grid-constrained sites.

an international NGO which coordinates the development and implementation of massive-scale environmental restoration and sustainable agricultural intensification projects in developing countries around the world.

the portable power plant that generates clean, reliable electricity for riverside communities. BladeRunner’s unique properties lead to the cheapest and easiest to finance, base load electricity option for millions of people near flowing water.

retrofits natural gas pipelines for safe hydrogen transportation, both pure and as a blend, to faster reach net zero by 2050.

conducts pioneering climate finance research and turns it into pragmatic solutions that enable all organizations and individuals to maximize the positive impact of their finances.

leverages the power of social capital to promote healthcare, education, improve livelihoods and sustainable development in underserved communities.

hyper-efficient air cargo transport services using autonomous, electric blended-wing aircraft.

developing the most useful combination of technologies to promote safe driving, efficient fuel use and to provide beneficial and actionable big data to heavy duty trucking industry.

builds and deploys Direct Air Carbon Capture (DACC) machines in Kenya.

improves the reliability of electricity in Nepal while empowering rural communities.

catalyzes efforts to drive down excess heat trapped in the atmosphere in the crucial near-term. They provide full climate accounting, including CO2 and climate super pollutants such as methane, N2O, black carbon, and tropospheric ozone.

created a public database that provides a detailed breakdown of the activities of oil and gas companies worldwide.

turn fashion brands' leftover/wasted textiles into beautiful and efficient zero waste clothing using patent-pending AI.

revolutionizing road pricing and offers the ability to apply flexible road pricing anywhere, anytime. A trusted partner of government agencies for over 15 years, Carma empowers sustainable revenue while dissolving traffic congestion - without costly infrastructure investments.