Carbon Connect Docs¶
The "TurboTax for Carbon Incentives"
Carbon Connect is an AI-powered SaaS platform that matches small and medium-sized businesses with EU carbon and sustainability funding. We combine carbon footprint analysis with intelligent grant matching to connect businesses with the decarbonization incentives they qualify for.
Platform at a Glance¶
| Metric | Value |
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| API Endpoints | 60+ production-ready |
| Automated Tests | 533 passing |
| Data Sources | 4 live + 3 planned |
| Carbon Categories | 14 supported |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| API Response Time | Under 200ms |
| Search Speed | Under 100ms |
| Matching Speed | Under 500ms |
| AI Generation | Under 3 seconds |
Documentation Tracks¶
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Developer Guide
Technical documentation for engineers building and maintaining the Carbon Connect platform. Architecture, API reference, setup guides, testing, and coding standards.
Includes: Backend (FastAPI), Frontend (Next.js), Data Pipeline, Infrastructure (Terraform), Testing (533 tests), CI/CD
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Stakeholder Hub
Product, market, technology, and compliance information for investors, board members, partners, and business stakeholders. Written in plain language with a focus on value and business impact.
Includes: Product Overview, Market Opportunity, Business Model, Competitive Landscape, Security, GDPR, Roadmap
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Brand & Design
Visual identity, color system, and typography guidelines for the Carbon Connect brand. Ensures consistency across all touchpoints.
Includes: Logo Usage, Emerald Color Palette, Carbon Scope Colors, Type System (Inter, Source Serif Pro, JetBrains Mono)
What Carbon Connect Does¶
The Problem¶
The EU has committed over EUR 140 billion in carbon and sustainability grants accessible to SMEs. Yet less than 15% of eligible businesses successfully access these funds. The barriers are clear: 2,500+ fragmented grant programs, complex eligibility criteria, expensive consultants (EUR 5,000-25,000 per application), and a 70% application failure rate due to mismatches.
The Solution¶
Carbon Connect solves this in three steps:
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Profile -- Companies enter their business details and carbon data. Our Climatiq-powered calculator converts raw activity data into GHG Protocol-compliant emissions.
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Match -- A five-component AI algorithm (eligibility rules, semantic understanding, carbon alignment, peer intelligence, and timing) scores every grant against the company's profile, surfacing the most relevant opportunities in under 500 milliseconds.
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Apply -- Anthropic Claude generates professional application drafts tailored to each grant's specific requirements, at a cost of under $0.001 per draft.
Key Capabilities¶
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Carbon Intelligence | Scope ½/3 emission calculations, EU Taxonomy alignment, CSRD compliance support, certification tracking |
| Smart Grant Matching | Hybrid algorithm with 25% carbon weight, multi-source data pipeline, sub-100ms full-text search |
| AI Application Drafting | Claude-powered generation with section templates, compliance checking, and cost tracking |
| Enterprise Platform | Multi-tenant architecture, partner program, 60+ API endpoints, automated notifications |
Shared Resources¶
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About Carbon Connect
Our mission, vision, values, and the team behind the platform.
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Glossary
40+ definitions covering carbon, funding, and technical terms used throughout the platform and documentation.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions for both stakeholders and developers, covering everything from pricing to local development setup.
Quick Links¶
| Resource | Description |
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| Product Overview | What Carbon Connect does and how it works |
| Market Opportunity | EUR 140B+ funding landscape and market sizing |
| Implementation Status | Current development status and test coverage |
| Security Overview | How we protect data (non-technical) |
| Product Roadmap | Completed phases and future plans |
| Color System | Emerald palette, scope colors, and accessibility |