The Dutch Research Council (NWO) and the National Growth Fund programme GroenvermogenNL have awarded over €45 million to the HyCARB project, led by the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO). This funding follows the call for proposals under the theme “Hydrogen and green electrons for carbon-based chemistry,” aiming to support the Dutch chemical industry’s transition to sustainability.
The chemical industry is one of the largest consumers of fossil raw materials and a major contributor to global CO2 emissions. The HyCARB project focuses on making the sector more sustainable through the use of renewable hydrogen and green electricity. By transforming industrial waste gases and CO2 into fuels and materials using sustainable energy, the project seeks to reduce dependence on fossil resources and lower emissions.
HyCARB brings together a consortium of knowledge institutions, major companies, start-ups, and scale-ups to develop advanced chemical processes. Key innovations include new hydrogenation processes, CO2 electrolysis systems, and electrified high-temperature reactors. The project also emphasizes the development of analytical tools, skills, and expertise, contributing to workforce readiness and scientific advancement.
The overarching goal is to position the Netherlands as a global leader in circular carbon and hydrogen technology, aligning with GroenvermogenNL’s broader ambitions for sustainable industry transformation.
