Carbon Solutions: Emerging Trends & Funding Opportunities
As the urgency to reach net zero intensifies, carbon solutions are gaining momentum as a key mechanism to finance climate action and drive sustainable innovation.
Join us for a dynamic lunchtime session, hosted by Impact Hub Lisbon in collaboration with the Impact Hub Network and Tencent, to explore the latest trends, insights, and funding opportunities shaping the carbon ecosystem.
This online event brings together the following leading voices from across the carbon space:
Miguel Nogueira, Chief Scientific Officer CO2offset.ai
Hugo Matias, CEO COLAB Net4CO2
Pedro Miguel Martins, R&D in Geo-Energy at the University of Évora
Dr. Xinwo Huang, Senior Director at Tencent
From innovation to investment - they will spark dialogue, share lessons learned, and highlight actionable pathways forward.
What to expect:
Fireside chat with experts in the carbon sector, unpacking emerging trends, risks, and opportunities;
Presentation of CarbonX 2.0, a unique funding initiative for startups and innovators working with Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS);
Interactive Q&A with guest speakers, a representative from Tencent, and a CarbonX 1.0 alumni.
Whether you’re a founder, funder, policymaker, researcher, student, professor, a startup in development, or simply a curious mind passionate about climate solutions, this is your opportunity to better understand the carbon economy and how to engage with it meaningfully.
About Tencent
Tencent is a global technology leader committed to advancing innovation that addresses some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Through initiatives like CarbonX, Tencent supports bold, science-based climate solutions with the potential for real-world impact.
About CarbonX 2.0
CarbonX 2.0, launched by Tencent and its global partners, seeks proposals from early-stage 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. Apply by 31 May 2025, here.
This event is hosted by Impact Hub Lisbon, in partnership with the global Impact Hub Network and Tencent.
Let’s shape a smarter, more inclusive, and transparent carbon future — together.