DOPS Recycling Technologies Secures €5 Million for Waste Processing
Amsterdam, Friday, 5 September 2025.
DOPS Recycling Technologies has raised €5 million to enhance its DCI™ technology, transforming waste into biobrandstoffen, crucial for energy transition and reducing CO₂ emissions in the Netherlands.
Revolutionizing Waste Processing
DOPS Recycling Technologies, based in the Netherlands, is making significant strides in the waste processing industry with its Direct Carbon Immobilization (DCI™) technology. This technology aims to transform waste that would otherwise be incinerated into valuable biobrandstoffen, contributing to the reduction of CO₂ emissions and supporting the energy transition. The process involves converting complex waste streams into syngas and carbon through a high-temperature, oxygen-free reactor, minimizing CO₂ emissions in the process [1].
Investment and Development
The €5 million seed investment raised by DOPS was secured through partnerships with various organizations, including Energietransitiefonds Rotterdam, ROM InWest, and other impact investors. This funding will support the development and scaling of a modular unit, the M-DCI, to test the system’s capabilities before making a definitive investment decision for the first facility installation. This step is crucial for the transition towards a circular economy, where waste is effectively repurposed into new raw materials [1].
Collaborative Innovation
Ionect, an engineering partner, has played a pivotal role in helping DOPS scale its waste-to-syngas reactor. Through agile design and collaborative iteration, Ionect has assisted in refining DOPS’ innovative processes. Michiel Spits, Co-Founder of DOPS, emphasized the importance of such partnerships in efficiently advancing from concept to implementation, ensuring that technological innovations do not veer off track [2].
Impact on the Circular Economy
The successful implementation of DCI™ technology is expected to significantly impact the circular economy by providing a sustainable alternative to waste incineration. By converting up to 90% of waste into reusable raw materials, DOPS is addressing the urgent need for sustainable industrial processes. This technology aligns with broader sustainability initiatives in the Netherlands, which aim for a circular and carbon-neutral process industry by 2050 [1][3].