Carbon Plus Selected for UC Berkeley’s Cleantech to Market (C2M) Program

Carbon Plus Inc. is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 Cleantech to Market (C2M) program at UC Berkeley. C2M is a nationally recognized accelerator that pairs emerging cleantech startups with teams of MBA students, PhD scientists, and industry mentors to refine commercialization strategies and accelerate the path from lab to market.

The C2M cohort is highly selective, bringing together companies tackling some of the toughest challenges in energy, climate, and sustainability. Carbon Plus was chosen for its breakthrough in low-cost, methane-derived carbon fiber, which could reshape industries far beyond aerospace by making carbon fiber affordable for automotive, infrastructure, and clean energy applications.

Our technology slashes the cost of high-performance carbon fiber by 50–80%, reduces energy usage by nearly 80%, and opens the door to a wider range of industries, from fuel cells and additive manufacturing to automotive and mobility.

Through the C2M program, Carbon Plus will:

• Engage with industry experts and customers to validate market needs.

• Refine go-to-market strategies and identify beachhead markets.

• Explore strategic partnerships with companies across the automotive, energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

“C2M gives us a unique opportunity to sharpen our commercialization plan with direct input from industry and investors,” said Canhui Wang, CEO of Carbon Plus. “Our mission is to make advanced carbon fiber both affordable and sustainable, enabling adotpion far beyond aerospace, and this program is a key step toward scaling that vision.”

Participation in C2M builds on Carbon Plus’s strong momentum following recent ARPA-E funding, state support, and industry interest from leading corporations across automotive, materials, and energy.

We’re excited to work with the C2M team to accelerate the deployment of next-generation carbon fiber and composites, enabling lighter, stronger, and more sustainable products for industries worldwide.