GigaDAC

Greentown’s startups don’t slow down in the summer, and neither do we—we have a host of member news, upcoming events, and startup stories to share with you! This month’s newsletter showcases our members’ outstanding work including major milestones from Sublime Systems, Clean Crop Technologies, Inc., Fervo Energy, GigaDAC, and more! Read below for more member news, upcoming events, and open positions on the #Greentown team:

Today’s direct-air-capture (DAC) technologies move air through a filter, which creates a significant amount of resistance—but GigaDAC has developed a fundamentally different way to extract CO2 from the atmosphere. Instead, the startup uses a spray that binds to CO2 molecules—a system that is six times more efficient, in terms of airflow resistance, than the filter method. The lower resistance means air can pass through faster, meaning the entire system is more efficient and thus more economically viable. “The heart and soul of our innovation is orienting the spray to be effective at capturing CO2, and then secondly removing that spray at right next to 100 percent efficacy, and doing so with low pressure drop,” says founder Harrison Rice. Now, the startup is raising its seed round while building a commercial-scale pilot. Learn more about this Greentown Houston startup: https://lnkd.in/eFbxqVd6

It's finally time! Three weeks of voting has led us to our Houston Inno Madness championship title card: Farlite Solutions vs. GigaDAC. Cast your votes before next Wednesday to crown our champion! (edit: the survey link should be working properly now!) #startups #houston #houstontx #startupnews https://lnkd.in/gdVadc-E

Attention #Houston startup folks, the Houston Inno Madness 2024 semifinalists are here! Cast your Round 3 votes by next Wednesday to decide our championship matchup. The four semifinalists: Aeromine Technologies, Inc. Farlite Solutions GigaDAC Molecule https://lnkd.in/gj6UZPgt

'There's no magic to tackling things that are impossible. It's lining up one challenge after the other and getting after it, and that impossible goal becomes more attainable.' - Harrison Rice, GigaDAC Amid differing perspectives on carbon capture's effectiveness and the challenges of #decarbonization, Harrison Rice, CEO of Victory Over Carbon sheds light on the path to overcoming obstacles. Turn into to hear Harrison Rice's positive outlook for carbon capture efforts and their plan for gigaton-scale direct air capture. #Carboncapture #directaircapture Your destination for the freshest perspectives. Link in comments ⬇

As we navigate the challenges of climate change, innovative solutions are crucial to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate their impact on our planet. One rapidly evolving technology addressing this need is carbon capture. Recent developments in carbon capture have been remarkable. From advancements in chemical absorption processes to breakthroughs in direct air capture systems, the landscape is evolving rapidly. Engineers are pushing boundaries to enhance efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, making carbon capture more accessible and impactful. Moreover, collaborations between governments, industries, and research institutions are fostering innovation and driving progress in this field. Initiatives such as the Carbon Capture Coalition or Greentown Labs carbon to value initiative are catalyzing investments and creating a supportive ecosystem for carbon capture deployment. Thank you Jonah Margulis from Aker Carbon Capture, Brett Kerr from Calpine, Harrison Rice from GigaDAC, and Nour Ghadanfar from Greentown Labs for moderating the discussion. #innovation #carboncapture