BBSRC: Carbon Recycling Network - proof of concept call

24/08/2023

16/10/2023

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, supported by the Carbon Recycling Network, invites applications for their proof of concept call. Reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 will require extensive technological advances across the UK. This challenge can be assisted, by investment into the utilisation of waste C1 gases, particularly CO2, by chemoautotrophic bacteria. This Carbon Recycling Network POC call, aims to support projects which seek to develop processes for the re-use and exploitation of single carbon greenhouse gases and will contribute to this UK challenge. Applications centred on chemoautotrophs that focus on gas fermentation or seek the potential of anaerobic digestion as a gas fermentation feedstock are encouraged to apply. Up to £70,000 at 80% full economic cost (FEC), (£87,500 at 100% FEC) for each project from a total funding pot of £350,000 at 80% FEC (£437,500 at 100% FEC).

Carbon Dioxide Reduction & Mitigation; Carbon Sequestration

Eligibility Note The PI must be resident in the UK and an academic employee at the lecturer or equivalent level at an eligible organisation, which may be a HEI, a research institute funded by a research council or an independent research organisation. Applicants must also be members of the Carbon Recycling Network