b.fab GmbH

Last week, the ICO₂NIC consortium gathered in Brussels for an engaging two-day kick-off meeting. We explored the project's objectives, milestones, and the innovative work we'll be doing across various work packages, including CO₂ capture, electrochemical conversion, and formic acid production. Launched in January 2025 within the Process4Planet partnership of the Horizon program, the ICO₂NIC project aims to transform industrial CO₂ waste into valuable feedstock through electro and biochemical conversion. By combining advancements in CO₂ capture technology with a new gas diffusion electrochemical cell, the project will convert CO₂ into formic acid, which will then be processed biochemically to produce high-value products for various industries.   Key innovations: 🔵 CO₂ capture using advanced polymer membranes 🔵 Electrochemical conversion of CO₂ into formic acid 🔵 Bioconversion into valuable materials, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)   The project’s ultimate goal is to make Carbon Capture and Utilisation (#CCU) more economically viable, reducing energy consumption, CO₂ emissions, and supporting industrial sustainability. The ICO₂NIC consortium includes 11 partners across the CCU value chain: SINTEF, Avantium, Tüpraş, Cool Planet Technologies, b.fab GmbH, Procter & Gamble, IDENER.AI, NoPalm Ingredients, Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant, TNO, and CO2 Value Europe. A special thanks to all partners for their valuable insights and to InQbet Accelerator, P&G’s open innovation accelerator, for hosting this first meeting. We look forward to the journey ahead as we collaborate toward a more sustainable future!

+++New EU Project ICO₂NIC to Transform Industrial CO₂ Waste into Valuable Feedstock+++ With €14 million in funding from the European Commission, the ICO₂NIC project will drive the development of Carbon Capture and Utilisation (#CCU) technologies by transforming industrial CO₂ waste into valuable resources, advancing economic sustainability and helping to achieve EU climate targets. Launching in January 2025, the ICO₂NIC strategy will promote CO₂ capture and electrochemical conversion to transform industrial CO₂ waste into valuable feedstock. The project aims to capture and valorise waste CO₂, making CCU economically viable, and paving the way to substantially reduce global emissions. Through ICO₂NIC’s CO₂ capture and conversion technologies, the project will be able to produce high-value goods and materials, creating opportunities for long-term CO₂ capture in Europe. Key aspects the project will focus on include: 🔵 Capturing and electrochemically converting CO₂ into formic acid. 🔵 Using renewable energy and innovative technologies to reduce CO₂ emissions and energy consumption. 🔵 Producing high-value goods and materials while supporting decarbonisation efforts in the EU refinery sector. The project consortium consists of 11 partners across the CCU value chain: SINTEF, Avantium, Tüpraş, Cool Planet Technologies, b.fab GmbH, Procter & Gamble, IDENER.AI, NoPalm Ingredients, Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant, TNO, and CO2 Value Europe. Over the next 4 years, CO₂ Value Europe will be a proud member of the ICO₂NIC consortium by leading its communication and dissemination. Find the full press release at https://t.ly/blO23.

🧡💙 ... The winners of the 1st #GPCA #Startup #Nexus have been announced, 5 winners each in the fields of #Climate #Action and #Circular #Economy. ... 💙🧡 https://lnkd.in/d_D5r9HP 🧡💙 My heartfelt congratulations to all the teams. To come out on top in this highly competitive environment following a rigorous selection process is testament to the quality of the #technology, #management and #business model. As Advisor to the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) and as #moderator at 18th GPCA Annual Forum, I look forward to seeing you all in #Oman. 🧡💙 Thank you for your support Martin Bellof, chemstars / Marcus Lippold, chemie.de / Haralabos Zorbas, IBB Netzwerk GmbH / Dr. Nik Raupp, HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds / Michael Reubold, CHEManager International and thank you to all GPCA Expert Panelists Wolfram Stichert / Thorsten Loehl / Moayyed AlQurtas / Saumitra Saxena / Abdulrahman Almunayes / Bob Maughon 🧡💙 ... and a BIG THANK YOU to Abdulwahab Al-Sadoun, Mohamed Zaman, Nasim Ashoobi and Dima Al-Horani. CarbonCapture Inc. | Adrian Corless /// Carbon Minds | Raoul Meys /// HT Materials Science | thomas grizzetti /// Qpinch | Valerie Dejaeghere /// b.fab GmbH | Frank Kensy /// revoltech | Morgan-Lee Wagner /// D-CRBN | Pablo L. Espinar /// Novocycle Technologies | Taha Uluhan /// Cyclize | Jan Stein /// Interface Polymers Ltd | Ross Baglin

🧡💙 ... The winners of the 1st #GPCA #Startup #Nexus have been announced, 5 winners each in the fields of #Climate #Action and #Circular #Economy. ... 💙🧡 https://lnkd.in/d_D5r9HP 🧡💙 My heartfelt congratulations to all the teams. To come out on top in this highly competitive environment following a rigorous selection process is testament to the quality of the #technology, #management and #business model. As Advisor to the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) and as #moderator at 18th GPCA Annual Forum, I look forward to seeing you all in #Oman. 🧡💙 Thank you for your support Martin Bellof, chemstars / Marcus Lippold, chemie.de / Haralabos Zorbas, IBB Netzwerk GmbH / Dr. Nik Raupp, HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds / Michael Reubold, CHEManager International and thank you to all GPCA Expert Panelists Wolfram Stichert / Thorsten Loehl / Moayyed AlQurtas / Saumitra Saxena / Abdulrahman Almunayes / Bob Maughon 🧡💙 ... and a BIG THANK YOU to Abdulwahab Al-Sadoun, Mohamed Zaman, Nasim Ashoobi and Dima Al-Horani. CarbonCapture Inc. | Adrian Corless /// Carbon Minds | Raoul Meys /// HT Materials Science | thomas grizzetti /// Qpinch | Valerie Dejaeghere /// b.fab GmbH | Frank Kensy /// revoltech | Morgan-Lee Wagner /// D-CRBN | Pablo L. Espinar /// Novocycle Technologies | Taha Uluhan /// Cyclize | Jan Stein /// Interface Polymers Ltd | Ross Baglin

🌊 CREST 2024 - Norway Industry Trip 🇳🇴 Last month we brought 5 CREST companies that are part of the latest Hatch Blue accelerator for a week-long industry trip to Bergen, Norway. 🍣 The week began with a salmon RAS hatchery and net pen visit among the fjords. Following the visit we had a series of sessions with industry representatives and key decision makers among the leading organisations in innovation, production, technology, nutrition, health, and genetics. Each company also had dedicated 1-to-1 time with the representatives to discuss partnerships, trials, and market information. 🤝 Norway always amazes me in terms of their willingness to collaborate as well as their embrace of innovation. 🚤 Through our industry trips we hope to facilitate a closer tie between industry and innovators to fast-track the development and deployment of technology in aquaculture. We thank the individuals and advisors who took their time to speak with the companies Aquasend AQUIT b.fab GmbH Knip MarineSitu! More about CREST: https://lnkd.in/gG9yhDrn Mowi Cargill Benchmark Genetic Services MSD Lerøy Seafood Group ASA Institute of Marine Research (IMR), Norway Nofima Nutreco Bue Salmon Innovasea Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) NCE Seafood Innovation Hatch Innovation Services Catarina Martins Morten Rye Tarjei Eide Rodrigo Belmonte Kjell Maroni Rudi Ripman Seim Björgólfur Hávarðsson Annette Berntsen Erik-Jan Lock Maria Nayfa Hans C Haddal Einar Wathne Wayne Murphy Caitriona Kelleher Marilyn Kang #aquaculture #innovation #norway #blueeconomy

🌍 🐟 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 We're thrilled to announce that our portfolio company, b.fab GmbH, has been selected for the prestigious CREST Acceleratorby Hatch Blue! 🎉 🚀 Over the next 4 months, the b.fab GmbH team will be part of an intensive program across some of the world’s most dynamic aquaculture hubs—Hawaiʻi, Norway, and Singapore/Vietnam. This is an incredible opportunity to learn about the challenges of the industry and connect with renowned aquaculture experts. 💡 𝐛.𝐟𝐚𝐛 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 b.fab GmbH is entering the accelerator with their new product, Sustein™—a protein produced through their innovative fermentation technology, which uses CO2 and renewable energy. By using a sustainable, carbon-efficient process, Sustein™ requires only a fraction of the energy and land needed for soy production, while offering superior feed applications in aquaculture. 🐟 We’re excited for b.fab GmbH to get this unique opportunity, joining 8 other innovative start-up teams to learn, grow, and find solutions to the most pressing challenges in aquaculture. #bvalue #bfab #Aquaculture #Biotechnology #ProteinProduction #Sustainability #Innovation #CrestAccelerator #HatchBlue Picture Source: Hatch, 2020