Arca
UBC Faculty of Science, Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences
Arca is a UBC spin-off company transforming how the world tackles climate change through carbon mineralization. Founded by UBC geoscientists, Arca has developed pioneering technology that accelerates the natural process of storing atmospheric CO2 in rock by repurposing alkaline waste from mines and heavy industry. Their solution safely and permanently removes carbon from the air at gigatonne scale without requiring new land or water resources. With support from Innovation UBC and backing from major climate and innovation funders, Arca is turning scientific discovery into industrial-scale impact. Their breakthrough platform not only drives revenue from waste but supports global net-zero goals, offering a bold path forward for decarbonizing the planet.
Founders
Dr. Greg Dipple - Co-Founder and Head of Science
Bethany Ladd - Co-Founder and Head of Operations
Dr. Peter Scheuermann - Co-Founder and Head of Technology
Paul Needham - CEO and Entrepreneur in Residence
Sean Lowry - VP Corporation Development
Timeline
2025 Received $1.8M grant from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to further develop its
technology that uses microwave radiation to enhance the carbon capture capacity of
minerals in ultramafic tailings. (Learn more)
2024 Received investment from InBC (for undisclosed amount) to expand its team in B.C. and
build strategic partnerships with global producers of critical metals. (Learn more)
$1M carbon removal purchases from Shopify and Frontier
$1M X-Prize/Musk Foundation Winner (Learn more)
2023 Expansion to three continents: North America, Australia, Asia
Received $1.25M from NorthX, formally known as the BC Centre for Innovation and Clean
Energy (CICE) to fast-track the commercial scaling of its air-to-rock carbon
mineralization solution. (Learn more)
