Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Utilizing waste CO2 and waste steel slag to produce a high performance cement substitute
Agreement Number:
1029454
Agreement Value:
$948,148.95
Agreement Date:
Mar 4, 2025 - Sep 30, 2027
Description:
Our novel technology platform unlocks new advances in strength and durability for cement replacements. By permanently storing CO2 in industrial byproducts and natural materials—from coal plants, glass manufacturing, mine sites, and more—we are improving performance and lower emissions. We work directly with cement and concrete producers to utilize the CO2 they’re already capturing onsite for our processes. We also reduce second-order CO2 emissions by removing the need to import expensive SCM feedstocks from overseas and we use local wastes instead, such as steel slag. Carbon Upcycling’s SCMs decrease the amount of cement used in the production of concrete by up to 20%.Specifically, in this project we will deploy our 50 tonne per day reactor with the goal to scale up to a 200 tonne per day reactor which utilizes waste steel slag, and CO2 emissions for permanent storage. This creates a stronger and more durable supplementary cementitious material (SCM). SDTC’s support of this project will expedite Canada's cement and concrete industry on reaching their goal of being net-zero by 2050. With the support of SDTC we are well on our way to deploying at all 16 concrete plants in Canada which would result in a 39.4MT CO2e savings. The support of SDTC means a healthier and cleaner environment for all Canadians.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Location:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T3S 0A2
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q4-1029454
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
800561235
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 365 days.
Amendment Date
Feb 4, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
CARBON UPCYCLING TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Shepard
Federal Riding Number:
48011
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
325189
Amendments: