Espoo based deeptech startup Reduciner has secured €3.6 million in funding to advance the commercialisation of its carbon conversion technology. The company is developing a solution that transforms captured carbon dioxide into a usable industrial input, offering a pathway to reduce emissions without requiring major changes to existing infrastructure.
Backing from Leading Investors
The funding round includes equity investment from Voima Ventures, Lifeline Ventures, and the Mikko Kodisoja Foundation. In addition, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has contributed the underlying technology and intellectual property as an in kind investment.
This combination of financial backing and technical support provides a strong foundation for Reduciner as it moves toward industrial deployment.
A New Approach to Carbon Utilisation
Reduciner is commercialising a high temperature thermochemical process that converts captured carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide. The process uses renewable electricity and biogenic carbon, aligning with broader efforts to decarbonise industrial operations.
Carbon monoxide produced through this method can be used directly in existing industrial systems, making it a practical alternative to fossil based fuels. This compatibility allows companies to adopt the technology without extensive infrastructure changes, reducing both cost and implementation time.
Enabling Circular Carbon Use
One of the key advantages of Reduciner’s approach is its ability to create a circular carbon system. Instead of treating emissions as waste, the technology enables them to be captured and reused within the same industrial processes.
This is particularly relevant for emissions intensive sectors such as cement, lime, steel, and pulp production. These industries face significant challenges in reducing their carbon footprint due to the nature of their processes.
By converting emissions into fuel, Reduciner provides a solution that integrates directly into existing operations, supporting both sustainability and efficiency.
Additional Value Through By Products
In addition to carbon monoxide, the process produces activated carbon as a co product. This material is widely used in applications such as water and gas purification and is expected to see growing demand as environmental regulations become stricter.
The ability to generate a valuable by product enhances the economic viability of the technology, making it more attractive for industrial adoption.
Addressing Major Emission Sources
Co founder and CTO Eemeli Tsupari highlighted the scale of the challenge, noting that emissions from industries such as lime and cement exceed those from aviation and maritime sectors combined.
Reduciner’s technology offers a way to address these emissions at the source, enabling site by site replacement of fossil fuels depending on the availability of renewable energy.
This flexibility allows companies to transition gradually while maintaining cost competitiveness.
From Research to Commercial Deployment
Founded by Johanna Grönroos and her team, the company is now focused on moving from research and development to real world application. The funding will support pilot and demonstration projects, providing opportunities to validate the technology in industrial settings.
Initial deployments are planned in Finland, with the company aiming to expand internationally as it scales its operations.
Supporting the Energy Transition
As industries face increasing pressure to reduce emissions, solutions that combine environmental benefits with economic feasibility are becoming essential. Reduciner is positioning itself as a key player in this transition by offering a technology that works within existing systems.
With fresh funding and a clear path toward commercialisation, the company is taking steps to transform how industrial emissions are managed, turning a major challenge into a valuable resource for the future.
