BioInc@NYMC Welcomes Dair Capture
Newest Client is Committed to Reducing Carbon Footprint
Dair Capture has joined BioInc@NYMC as its newest client. The company focuses on on-site CO₂ and water generation for applications ranging from CO₂ incubators and lasers to broader climate tech. Founded by Harshul Thakkar, Ph.D., the company’s roots trace back to 2016 during Dr. Thakkar’s studies at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, where he focused on capturing CO₂ aboard the International Space Station and was funded by NASA. “That experience opened my eyes to the critical role greenhouse gases play in our environment. I went on to work at Los Alamos National Laboratory for nearly four years in climate and clean tech. I’ve since transitioned to entrepreneurship, driven by the belief that science must lead to real-world impact,” he said.
Dr. Thakkar learned about BioInc when he was researching the area after his wife was matched for her residency at Westchester Medical Center. “I was immediately impressed by the level of innovation happening there. I believe Dair Capture can add significant value by helping reduce the carbon footprint of medical facilities and addressing CO₂ and water supply vulnerabilities in hospitals and research labs,” said Dr. Thakkar. “The health care sector currently accounts for 4.5 percent of global emissions—around 2 billion tons of CO₂e [carbon dioxide equivalent]—so there's a real opportunity to make a measurable impact.”
Dair Capture is focused on research and development of a small-scale prototype system capable of generating 1–10 kg of CO₂ per year. The initial phase will involve lab-scale experiments and validation, followed by prototyping. “Our goal is to demonstrate the feasibility and reliability of on-site CO₂ generation systems for sustainable medical and industrial applications,” said Dr. Thakkar.
“BioInc offers advanced resources—including CO₂ incubators, fume hoods, autoclaves, and specialized instrumentation—that are essential for conducting high-quality R&D. Access to these tools will significantly accelerate our testing and development timeline, allowing us to iterate quickly and generate validated data in a supportive, innovation-focused environment,” said Dr. Thakkar. “I’m genuinely excited to begin this journey at BioInc. It’s a great opportunity to collaborate, innovate, and contribute to both health care innovation and climate impact from within such a dynamic and forward-thinking community.”
“We are delighted to have Dair Capture join the BioInc community and are committed to helping them advance their important work in reducing carbon emissions,” said Salomon Amar, D.D.S., Ph.D., vice president for research and professor of pharmacology and of pathology, microbiology and immunology at New York Medical College, and senior vice president for research affairs at Touro University. “Their innovative approach to reducing carbon emissions brings an exciting new dimension to our community of entrepreneurs and researchers. Having a client from a new area of technology broadens the scope of BioInc’s impact, and we look forward to learning from their creative work and supporting their journey toward a more sustainable future.”
