In 2022, the EIC launched the EIC Pathfinder Challenge “Carbon dioxide and nitrogen management and valorisation”, which aims to develop novel processes and technologies to capture and convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) and Nitrogen (N) into useful products, and in turn to reduce:
We develop processes and technologies to enable CO₂ and Nitrogen management and valorisation
EIC Pathfinder Portfolio CO₂ and N-compounds management and valorisation
Focus of the challenge
This Challenge focuses on new biological, chemical, physical routes that integrate the capture and/or recovery of CO₂ and N species/compounds, their conversion into value-added products, and/or net-zero commodities, chemicals, fuels, energy vectors for different use and applications. The processes should focus on the possible integration with renewable energy sources as input to develop carbon-negative or net-zero systems. Reaching these objectives requires multidisciplinary competencies and cross-sectorial approaches, with a strong focus on circularity and whole-life analysis.
”Innovative solutions can revitalise exhausted soil. Carbon and nitrogen management and valorisation breakthroughs hold the key to sustainable agriculture!
Who we are
The EIC CO₂ and N Portfolio is a collaborative initiative comprising eight research projects — CONFETI, DAM4CO2, ECOMO, HYDROCOW, ICONIC, Mi-Hy, MINICOR, and SUPERVAL. To create synergies and foster collaboration, these projects unite under a common umbrella to address shared challenges and opportunities.
The goal is to identify and accelerate the development of the most promising EU technologies in this field. The resulting technologies will address the challenges of climate change, global warming and water/soil pollution in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal.
All projects started between 1 September 2023 and 1 January 2024 and will run for up to 60 months with a total approved budget of nearly €29 million.
”23% of the European seas suffer from eutrophication, a serious threat that can harm wildlife, disrupt the ecosystem balance and jeopardize our health*
*https://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/eutrophication-remains-a-major-problem
”Balancing carbon and nitrogen cycles is critical. Our portfolio combines technical and natural approaches to restore environmental equilibrium.
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