Carbon Capture Startup Gets Israel Innovation Authority Grant

An Israeli startup that has created a more energy efficient way of capturing harmful carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) from the air has been awarded a three million shekel (approx. $821,000) grant from the Israel Innovation Authority – the branch of the government dedicated to promoting the high-tech sector. 

RepAir‘s Direct Air Capturing (DAC) solution uses 70 percent less energy than traditional methods, and is powered exclusively by renewable energy. Unlike other carbon removal processes, the startup says that it does not require any heat, which keeps its operating costs low.

The announcement comes shortly after the startup unveiled its field prototype in November and demonstrated its capabilities for the first time. 

The grant will support RepAir in its efforts to scale its technology. This is the third R&D grant the Israel Innovation Authority has awarded to RepAir, totaling five million shekels to date.

“We are proud to receive this vote of confidence from the Innovation Authority at this time,” said Amir Shiner, RepAir’s CEO and co-founder.

“As many are required to focus their efforts on the future of Israel’s peace and security, our commitment to also look toward the future of our planet remains unwavering,” he said.

“RepAir is at the cutting edge of DAC technology, and we are determined to do our part to charge forward and continue in our efforts to promote Israeli tech and innovation on the global stage.”