We’re excited to share that CarbSorbTec has received significant support from Novel-T, the University of Twente’s center for business and innovation. This partnership represents a crucial step in our journey from academic research to commercial impact.
About Novel-T
Novel-T bridges the gap between university research and market application. With expertise in intellectual property, business development, and startup formation, they’ve helped dozens of University of Twente innovations reach commercial success.
“Novel-T has been instrumental in helping us navigate the complex path from lab to market,” says Eelco Linnert, Co-Founder of CarbSorbTec. “Their guidance on IP strategy, market positioning, and business model development has been invaluable.”
Strategic Support
The support from Novel-T includes:
- Intellectual Property Strategy: Protecting our core technology through strategic patent applications
- Market Analysis: Identifying the most promising market segments and applications
- Business Planning: Developing a robust business model and go-to-market strategy
- Network Access: Connections to potential partners, customers, and investors
- Startup Formation: Guidance through the legal and administrative aspects of company formation
Validation and Recognition
Novel-T’s decision to support CarbSorbTec represents an important validation of our technology’s commercial potential. They carefully evaluate numerous research projects each year, selecting only those with the strongest combination of technical innovation and market opportunity.
“The biogas industry needs better upgrading solutions, and CarbSorbTec’s clay-based technology offers a compelling answer,” says a Novel-T representative. “We’re confident in both the technical merits and the commercial viability of this innovation.”
Looking Forward
With Novel-T’s support and our official incorporation, we’re now positioned to:
- Complete pilot testing at partner biogas facilities
- Refine our technology based on real-world operational data
- Develop manufacturing partnerships for sorbent production
- Secure growth capital to fund commercial scaling
The Bigger Picture
This partnership exemplifies how universities can effectively translate research into societal impact. By providing structured support for spinoffs like CarbSorbTec, Novel-T helps ensure that breakthrough discoveries don’t remain confined to academic journals but instead reach the market where they can make a real difference.
“Climate change demands urgent action,” notes Dr. Niels Mendel, CarbSorbTec’s CTO. “Novel-T is helping us move quickly from discovery to deployment, accelerating the timeline from years to months. In the fight against climate change, that speed matters!”
Acknowledgments
We’re deeply grateful to Novel-T and the entire University of Twente ecosystem for their belief in our vision and their practical support in making it reality. This is just the beginning of our journey, and we’re excited about what lies ahead.
Interested in partnering with CarbSorbTec or learning more about our technology? Contact us at info@carbsorbtech.com