Transfer of knowledge and technology to SMEs regarding CO₂ capture by absorption and solvent regeneration

Strategic Sectors

CO24IND aims to transfer knowledge and technology to SMEs on a new technology for carbon dioxide capture & separation, developed by CoLAB NET4CO2. The project focuses on companies located in the Northern and Central regions of Portugal, across six target sectors:

Ceramics

Cement

Glass

Waste Management

Chemical Industry

Energy

Objectives

CO24IND envisions that companies in the target sectors will adopt a green transformation of their production processes. To this end, based on an assessment of the current situation of the targeted SMEs, the following strategic objectives have been defined:

1

Knowledge Transfer
Bring to SMEs the know-how on CO₂ capture, disseminating best practices to reduce emissions and increase energy efficiency.

2

Technology Scale-Up
Transfer to companies in Northern and Central Portugal an innovative CO₂ capture technology based on absorption, suitable for direct implementation in industrial facilities.

3

Intellectual Property and Market
Align Intellectual Property potential and commercialization strategies with concrete market opportunities, thereby reinforcing the innovation ecosystem and strengthening collaboration between Industry and Academia.

4

Positioning Positioning Net4CO2
Establish NET4CO2 as a key Science and Technology interface, enhancing its expertise in Intellectual Property management and technology valorization through more active knowledge transfer.

5

Economic Valorization
Boost the competitiveness and sustainability of participating companies by promoting the adoption of the technology, strengthening value chains across Northern and Central Portugal.

CO₂4IND Work Plan

Identification and mapping of companies in the target production sectors (Ceramics, Cement, Glass, Chemical Industry, Waste Management, and Energy).
Establishment of a network of organizations with expertise in CO₂ capture.
Definition of criteria, requirements, and minimum impact thresholds for the pilot setup.
Promotion of awareness on industrial CO₂ capture through workshops, webinars, and focus groups.

Definition of use cases for pilot-scale laboratory demonstration.
Implementation of the pilot plan for the selected use cases.
Establishment of a data observatory to monitor pilot performance in a relevant environment.
Showcasing of the pilot in operation within the production industry.

Testing and demonstration of the technology’s performance in a relevant industrial environment.
Acceleration of technology adoption through joint applications to national and international funding programs.
Evaluation of economic and environmental impact.