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The Dutch government's Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) has launched the MOOI: Koolstofverwijdering subsidy program, offering up to €4 million in grants for collaborative R&D projects aimed at carbon removal innovations, with a total budget of €10 million. Applications will be accepted from March 17 to April 16, 2026, requiring partnerships among at least three entities and demonstrating deployment potential within ten years. This initiative supports advancements in technologies such as direct air capture and CO2 storage, aligning with the Netherlands' climate strategy focused on negative emissions.