Belinka Perkemija, together with its partners, successfully participated in the new R&D programme CarbNETs (Carbon Capture, Thermal Energy Management and Electrification Using Net-Zero Industrial Technologies for Decarbonization), which was ranked as the highest-rated project among all submitted proposals. The programme will run for 37 months, from 1 June 2026 to 30 June 2029, and brings together 20 partners from both academia and industry.

CarbNETs is Slovenia’s flagship programme for the development of a new generation of net-zero emission technologies. Its primary objective is to accelerate the transition to a climate-neutral economy through the development of breakthrough solutions in carbon dioxide capture, efficient thermal energy management, electrification of industrial processes, and the circular economy. The programme is built on the vision of fully closing the loops of carbon, raw materials, water, and heat. By connecting leading research institutions with industrial partners, it will enable the development of innovative technologies that contribute to greater sustainability, energy efficiency, and resilience of the European economy.

Within the project, researchers and companies will develop solutions for the intensive decarbonization of industry, treating industrial emissions as a valuable source of new raw materials. Special emphasis will be placed on converting CO₂ and other waste streams into high-value secondary materials and products that can serve as competitive alternatives to fossil-based resources. In this way, waste will become an important driver of value creation and the circular economy.