DOPS Recycling Secures €5 Million to Advance Waste Technology
Amsterdam, Friday, 8 August 2025.
North Holland’s DOPS Recycling Technologies receives €5 million from ROM InWest to enhance waste processing with innovative solutions, signaling a significant advancement in sustainable waste management.
Innovative Waste Management Solutions
DOPS Recycling Technologies, based in North Holland, has secured a €5 million investment from ROM InWest. This funding, announced in Spring 2025, marks a pivotal moment in the advancement of DOPS’s innovative waste processing technologies. The investment is crucial for the company to move its Direct Carbon Immobilization (DCI) technology, which converts problematic waste into useful products like syngas and activated carbon, towards larger-scale validation and commercial application [1].
The Role of Collaboration in Sustainability
This financial support underscores the successful collaboration between DOPS Recycling Technologies and key players like ROM InWest and InnovationQuarter, all aiming to propel North Holland’s sustainable waste management practices. ROM InWest’s participation as a first mover was integral, with investment manager Reynier de Monchy highlighting the technology’s potential to address multiple societal issues simultaneously, including waste processing and sustainable energy production [1].
Scaling and Technological Advancements
With the new funding, DOPS seeks to push its technology from Technology Readiness Level 6 to levels 7-8, which encompasses extensive testing and efficiency improvements necessary for the first commercial plant deployment. The company’s modular approach allows for flexible adaptation to different waste streams, promoting broad applicability across various industries [1].
Future Prospects and Ecosystem Impact
As DOPS plans to move forward with developing a demonstration installation, possibly partnering with industrial entities such as brick factories or waste processors, the investment is seen as a key step forward in utilizing syngas from waste streams to address natural gas alternatives and alleviate network congestion issues in the Netherlands. This initiative is expected to significantly enhance the region’s ecosystem by reinforcing the importance of a functioning network in fostering sustainable solutions [1].