Fractional to Full time CEO — Climate‑Tech Commercialization (Equity + Future Salary)
ReductionTech Inc. — Kamloops, BC TRL 7 | 2025–2026 Pilot | Breakthrough Hydroxyl‑Based GHG Removal
ReductionTech is entering a pivotal moment. After 30 years of R&D in oxidative chemistry, we are preparing our first atmospheric pilot of a hydroxyl‑based GHG removal system capable of eliminating CO₂, methane, and pollutants at unprecedented efficiency. Our technology has been recognized globally (XPRIZE Carbon Removal Finalist, Katerva Finalist) and is now ready for commercialization.
We are seeking a mission‑driven CEO to lead ReductionTech into its next phase: pilot execution, partnerships, fundraising, and market entry.
What You’ll Lead
- Commercialization of a TRL 7 hydroxyl‑based GHG removal platform
- Execution of a 2025–2026 atmospheric pilot in the Kamloops airshed
- Strategic partnerships with governments, industry, and research institutions
- Fundraising (non‑dilutive + equity) with support from the founder
- Building a world‑class engineering and operations team
- Scaling a new category of climate‑tech hardware
Who You Are
- A seasoned operator with experience in cleantech, deep‑tech, hardware, or climate infrastructure
- Comfortable leading a company pre‑revenue, with equity‑first compensation until funding closes
- Skilled in fundraising, partnerships, and navigating regulatory environments
- Able to translate breakthrough science into commercial strategy
- Motivated by planetary‑scale impact, not incremental optimization
- Excited to work alongside a founder transitioning into a Chief Science Officer role
Why This Role Matters
ReductionTech’s hydroxyl‑based systems represent a new class of atmospheric remediation technology. With validated chemistry, SRED‑recognized R&D, a provincial permit submitted, and a pilot ready to launch, the company is at the exact inflection point where a CEO can shape:
- the business model
- the market entry strategy
- the funding architecture
- the long‑term climate impact
This is a rare opportunity to lead a breakthrough platform at the moment it becomes real.
Compensation
- Founding‑level equity
- Salary begins upon first major funding event
- Opportunity to build and lead the executive team
To Apply
Send a short introduction and background to: Viva Cundliffe — Founder & CSO (Transitioning) Kamloops, BC Include your experience with climate‑tech commercialization or deep‑tech operations. Apply here through LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7459693245686652929/https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7459693245686652929/
Announcement, May 12
NEW PARTNERSHIP With Thompson Rivers University, facillitated by the Central Interior Business Accelerator and funding by NSERC and MITACS.
We are moving into a possible two year engagement with the University as we bring the hydroxyl dispersal pilot plant online with AI enhancements. The challenge addressed by this project is the need for a scientifically rigorous, AI‑enhanced MRV system capable of quantifying the catalytic performance of hydroxyl‑based methane‑removal technologies under real atmospheric conditions. ReductionTech Inc. has developed two complementary hydroxyl technologies: (1) a hydroxyl emitter designed to accelerate methane oxidation in ambient air, and (2) the CO₂ Crusher, a system that leverages similar atmospheric‑chemistry principles to enhance CO₂ conversion pathways. Both technologies require a world‑class MRV framework to validate their catalytic performance, quantify their environmental impact, and support future regulatory acceptance. The proposed research will generate the first comprehensive dataset demonstrating whether the hydroxyl emitter achieves a catalytic enhancement factor of approximately five‑ to ten‑fold relative to natural atmospheric oxidation rates, and whether the CO₂ Crusher can benefit from the same MRV architecture and atmospheric‑chemistry insights.
The project’s primary objective is to develop, deploy, and validate an AI‑assisted MRV system capable of isolating chemical removal signals from meteorological noise, quantifying methane decay rates, and providing transparent, reproducible evidence of catalytic hydroxyl activity. This includes integrating multi‑sensor atmospheric measurements, real‑time data fusion, automated quality assurance and quality control, and uncertainty quantification. The anticipated outcome is a regulator‑ready MRV system that can support Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) protocol development, future carbon‑removal certification, and industrial deployment. The project will also generate new scientific knowledge in atmospheric chemistry, machine learning, and environmental sensing, while advancing Canada’s leadership in methane‑removal innovation.
This research is positioned at the forefront of global efforts to validate atmospheric methane‑removal technologies. While several international groups are exploring enhanced oxidation pathways, few have produced field‑validated MRV systems capable of quantifying catalytic performance under real‑world conditions. Existing approaches often rely on laboratory studies, simplified models, or limited field measurements that cannot isolate chemical removal from dispersion effects. The proposed project advances the state‑of‑the‑art by combining controlled field deployment, advanced sensing, and AI‑driven analysis to produce high‑confidence, real‑world evidence. The integration of TRU’s expertise in artificial intelligence and data science with ReductionTech’s atmospheric‑chemistry engineering creates a uniquely Canadian contribution to this emerging field.
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