Ucaneo is a climate tech startup focused on developing innovative Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology that removes CO2 from the atmosphere. Their goal is to provide cost-effective solutions that contribute to carbon neutrality and advance the carbon economy.
Founded
2022
Location
Germany
HQ Country
Germany
Capture Medium Type
Liquid
Regeneration Method
Electrochemical
Purpose
Ucaneo is a climate tech startup focused on developing innovative Direct Air Capture (DAC) technolog...
Founding Date
2022-01-01
Team
CEO and Co-founder: Florian Tiller, Co-founder and CTO: Carla Glassl
DAC Approach
Ucaneo employs a biomimetic approach, inspired by the human lung's ability to manage CO2. Their elec...
Sorbent Used
Ucaneo uses a specialized biomimetic solvent within its proprietary liquid-air contactor to capture ...
Regeneration Method
The CO2 capture operates continuously at room temperature and does not require high-temperature rege...
Energy Costs
Ucaneo aims to reduce the cost of capturing CO2 to below €300 per tonne in the coming years, with am...
Current Deployments
Ucaneo is constructing one of Germany's largest DAC testing facilities in Berlin.
Future Deployments
The company plans to launch its first industrial-sized product by 2026. Ucaneo has also been recogni...
Certification Status
While specific details regarding the certification of Ucaneo's carbon credits by an independent certifying entity are not provided, the company encourages pre-purchasing carbon credits to support its development. Their technology is designed to provide carbon-negative CO2 feedstock for long-term storage or utilization.