XPRIZE Carbon Removal
Noya
Oakland, United States
- Phase 2 Top 100 Team
- Phase 2 Team
Noya develops direct air capture optimized for low cost (~$100/ton target), gigaton-scale impact, and low lifecycle emissions by running on intermittent/curtailed renewables. The process is water-positive, producing ~4 parts H₂O per 1 part CO₂ captured. Backed by buyers like Shopify and Watershed and investors including USV, Collaborative Fund, EQT, and Y Combinator. Noya uses abundant sorbents, electricity-only regeneration, fast interruptible cycles, and modular units to scale efficiently.