Carbogenics

Carbogenics, a spin-out from the University of Edinburgh, specialises in transforming secondary biomass into CreChar®, a carbon-rich, porous material.

Designed to enhance green energy production, CreChar® has a wide range of applications, particularly in anaerobic digestion, where it improves biogas yield, reduces process instability and reduces harmful gases such as ammonia and Hs2. It is also used in wastewater treatment to remove odours and pollutants and as a soil amendment, locking carbon into the ground for hundreds of years and contributing to long-term carbon sequestration.

The company was co-founded by Lidia Krzynowek and gained significant recognition by winning the top prize in the Converge Challenge category in 2018. Since then, Carbogenics has raised substantial investment to drive its ambitious growth plans. In 2024, the company achieved a major milestone by opening its first post-processing facility in Glenrothes, enhancing production capacity to meet the growing demand for CreChar® across anaerobic digestion and other sectors.

Carbogenics continues to expand its operations and impact, aiming to break into European and North American markets in 2025, driven by its vision of becoming a global leader in carbon upcycling and soil carbon sequestration. The company remains committed to fostering a circular economy and creating a cleaner, greener future through innovative carbon solutions.