DOPS Recycling Secures €5 Million to Revolutionize Waste Processing
Amsterdam, Thursday, 31 July 2025.
DOPS Recycling Technologies raised €5 million to advance its DCI™ technology, converting waste into biobrandfuels, aligning with the Netherlands’ sustainability goals and impacting climate change solutions.
DOPS: Leading the Green Innovation Charge
DOPS Recycling Technologies, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Beverwijk, Netherlands, has cemented its position as a leader in green innovation with the recent acquisition of €5 million in funding. This funding round was spearheaded by a coalition of notable investors including ROM InWest, Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland, Init Power, and others, demonstrating widespread investor confidence in the company’s visionary approach to waste management [1][2].
The DCI™ Technology: A Game Changer
Central to DOPS’s innovation is the Direct Carbon Immobilization (DCI™) technology, which significantly enhances recycling efficiency by converting waste into biobrandfuels. This process significantly reduces CO₂ emissions compared to traditional waste incineration, providing a sustainable alternative that aligns with the Netherlands’ commitments to a circular economy [1]. The technology operates by heating complex waste streams in an oxygen-free reactor to temperatures of 1,000 degrees Celsius, breaking down hydrocarbons into carbon monoxide and hydrogen, thereby producing syngas and other valuable raw materials without notable CO₂ emissions [2].
Contribution to a Sustainable Future
DOPS’s initiative is pivotal in the broader effort to combat pollution and facilitate the Netherlands’ energy transition. The technology allows for the conversion of over ninety percent of waste that would otherwise be incinerated into new raw materials. This not only mitigates environmental impact but also fosters the development of a sustainable, low-carbon economy [2][3]. The company’s goal is to utilize this seed investment to construct a modular unit (M-DCI) to test and validate the technology, potentially leading to the construction of the first commercial factory [1].
Projected Impact on the Industry
The implications of DOPS’s DCI™ technology extend beyond environmental benefits. By converting existing waste streams into valuable chemical building blocks, the company is creating new economic opportunities and future-proofing value chains. These advancements are not only crucial for industries reliant on biofuels but also serve as a viable resolution to the global challenge of waste management and carbon emissions [1][3]. Reynier de Monchy, senior investment manager at ROM InWest, emphasized the importance of this technology in providing affordable green solutions to industries, showcasing a promising collaboration between DOPS and impact investors [2].