Matchmaking platform for carbon removal developers and EU governments
Germany and global actors have historically lacked clear leadership and scaled strategies for carbon removal technologies
CDRMatch intelligently connects technology developers with governments and policymakers actively seeking specific carbon removal solutions. Users publish structured needs or offers, run compatibility matches, and access strategy playbooks to accelerate pilots into scaled national programs.
EU climate policymakers, national governments pursuing net-zero goals, and carbon removal technology developers
Structured technology and policy requirement ontology that enables precise algorithmic matching — unlike generic climate matchmaking platforms.
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Structured onboarding that captures technical specs or policy requirements using standardized taxonomy
Algorithm that scores compatibility between developer solutions and government needs
Personalized dashboard of matched opportunities with stage tracking
Library of proven pilot-to-scale templates for different CDR pathways
AI-assisted creation of pilot proposals tailored to the recipient's requirements
In-platform secure messaging with document sharing
Real-time email and in-app notifications when high-quality matches appear
Curated case studies of previous successful government-developer partnerships
Track match quality, response rates, and pipeline velocity
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| type | text | No |
| country | text | Yes |
| verified | bool | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| org_id | uuid | No |
| profile_type | text | No |
| taxonomy_data | text | No |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| developer_profile_id | uuid | No |
| government_profile_id | uuid | No |
| score | int | No |
| status | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
/api/matchesGet personalized matches for current user
/api/profilesCreate or update technology/policy profile
/api/match/scoreCalculate compatibility score between two profiles
Maximum 3 matches per month
None
Custom volume
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 140 | 8% | $280 | $3,360 |
| Month 6 | 950 | 14% | $3,325 | $39,900 |
The matchmaking platform that connects EU governments with the right CDR technology developers — complete with strategy playbooks.
1. Seed list of 60 CDR developers from CDR Europe membership directory with personalized outreach. 2. Direct outreach to climate attachés in 12 EU embassies offering free government profiles for 90 days. 3. Co-host virtual 'Match Day' event with a national innovation agency.
Large climate job and community network
No structured CDR taxonomy or matching algorithm
Deep domain ontology designed specifically for CDR procurement
The most comprehensive CDR taxonomy and match database in Europe — every new match and outcome improves recommendations for all users
Surge in national CDR tenders and pilot funding following the EU's 2024 Carbon Removal Framework makes precise matchmaking urgently valuable.
Governments prefer formal tenders over platform matchmaking
Position platform as pre-tender intelligence and relationship tool rather than replacement
Data privacy concerns when handling government projects
Implement strict data segregation and offer on-premise version for large member states
Success: Clear confirmation that current process is painful and matching tool would be used weekly
Success: ≥22% of matches result in direct messages within 14 days
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