D-CRBN

D-CRBN is a Belgian climate technology company specializing in carbon capture and utilization (CCU) through advanced plasma technology. Founded in 2021 as a spin-off from the University of Antwerp, the company develops and deploys modular, electrified systems that convert industrial CO₂ emissions and hydrocarbons into valuable feedstocks such as carbon monoxide (CO) and syngas.

Its proprietary Plasma ARC™ technology, including the SPARC reactor design, uses non-thermal cold plasma at atmospheric pressure powered by renewable electricity to break down CO₂ without producing byproducts like carbon black. This enables on-site production of sustainable feedstocks for fuels, chemicals, plastics, and materials, supporting industrial decarbonization and reducing reliance on fossil inputs.

Headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, at Olieweg 95 in the BlueChem district, D-CRBN operates primarily in Europe with a focus on the Antwerp chemical and petrochemical cluster. It has conducted pilot projects, including a trial at ArcelorMittal's Ghent steel plant in 2024, and is advancing demonstration plants such as a renewable syngas facility in Antwerp.

The company is privately held as a Besloten Vennootschap (BV), with co-founders including CEO Gill Scheltjens, CCO David Ziegler, and scientific involvement from Professor Annemie Bogaerts. It has raised significant funding, including a €17.5 million Series A in 2026, and positions itself as a key player in Europe's circular carbon economy by offering cost-competitive, scalable alternatives to traditional fossil-based processes.

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