THE CATCO2NVERS PROJECT CELEBRATES ITS FINAL EVENT TO PRESENT THE ADVANCES AND MILESTONES ACHIEVED IN CO2 VALORISATION

Madrid (Spain), September 9th, 2025 - The Horizon 2020 CATCO2NVERS project will conclude its five-year journey, presenting the results in its final event on October 1st, 2025, at the CSIC National Historical Archive in Madrid. Held in a hybrid format and under the theme From Emissions to Solutions, the event will showcase how European collaboration has driven innovation in the field of CO2 valorisation and circular chemistry.

Attendees will be presented with the project's most significant outcomes, including five novel technologies that convert carbon dioxide into value-added chemicals such as glyoxylic acid, lactic acid, furandicarboxylic acid methyl ester, cyclic carbonated fatty acid methyl esters, and bio-methanol. These technologies represent a key step forward in the development of sustainable alternatives to fossil-based feedstocks and demonstrate how emissions can be transformed into valuable resources for industry.

The agenda will open with reflections from the European Commission's Research Executive Agency, followed by a comprehensive presentation of the project's final results and milestones. A series of technical sessions will explore the scientific foundations and industrial relevance of each CO2 conversion route, highlighting the close collaboration between research institutions and industrial partners. Applications by end users will also be featured, offering a concrete vision of how these technologies can enter the market and contribute to Europe's climate goals. Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with the project team during a dedicated stakeholder discussion and an interactive session designed to gather feedback on replication, policy relevance, and market uptake. The event will provide a space to reflect on CATCO2NVERS' legacy and look ahead to the future of sustainable chemistry in Europe. The event is open to both in-person and virtual.

Towards a Greener Future
With the successful development of these five technologies, the CATCO2NVERS project underscores the feasibility of transforming CO2 from a waste product into a valuable resource, opening up new possibilities for sustainable manufacturing across sectors. By leveraging innovative catalytic and biocatalytic pathways, the project partners have set a strong foundation for future industrial-scale CO2 conversion technologies, supporting the EU's ambitious targets for carbon neutrality and sustainable economic growth.

Registration
More information and registration can be found on the following link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4ttJteq_TUqdxwR2ZvIrcQ#/registration

FUNDITEC
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Project Coordinator Entity
info@catco2nvers.eu

About CATCO2NVERS
Coordinated by FUNDITEC, CATCO2NVERS is formed by Avantium Chemicals BV, CARTIF, CSIC, DAN*NA Artificial Nature, EVYAP, University of Twente, Hysytech, Leda Polymer, Nova-Institute, Novamont, Johnson Matthey, PERSEO Biotechnology, Sustainable Innovations, Wageningen Food & Biobased Research. The project has received €6.6 million in funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101000580.

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