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About us

We turn CO₂ into performance – at scale

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Meet our team

Experts in carbon capture, materials development & industrial operations

Vateris is built by a deeply technical and execution-oriented team spanning

Vateris team

Vateris founders – Prof. Sid Pourfalah and Dalraj Nijjar

Mineralogy
Concrete science
Material chemistry
Carbon capture
Process engineering
Commercialisation
Expertise

Our team

Deep technical DNA

Strong expertise across carbon capture, materials chemistry, and concrete engineering - built to solve the hardest industrial challenges of today

World-class execution

Our team has built and operated large-scale chemical and materials processing plants, bringing practical experience to every stage of development

Experienced advisory board

Supported by leading experts in carbon capture, concrete science, and industrial decarbonisation from top academic and industry institutions

Commercial expertise

World class talent and executives with experience of scaling new technologies across global building materials, fertiliser and chemical industries.

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Our vision

A new materials category engineered from carbon; built for performance

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Awards & Recognition

Our ground-breaking technology has been recognized globally for advancing climate impact

UNCOP26

UNCOP26

Most Innovative Net-Zero Transition Technology Prize (Climate Challenge Cup)

EU Tech Chamber

EU Tech Chamber

UN Sustainable Development Goal Award

Royal Academy of Engineering

Royal Academy of Engineering

Enterprise Hub Award

Horizon Europe

Horizon Europe

Seal of Excellence Award

Energy Entrepreneurs Fund 9

Energy Entrepreneurs Fund 9

Grant Award from the UK Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)

DESNZ

DESNZ

CCUS Innovation 2.0 Grant funding from the UK Department of Energy Security and Net Zero

Santander X

Santander X

Global Countdown to Net-Zero – Start-up Award Winner

Startups.

Startups.

Award Startups 100 2023

UK Business Angels Association

UK Business Angels Association

Hard Tech Company of the Year

Cleantech Group

Cleantech Group

Global Cleantech Top50 to Watch

Earthshot Prize

Earthshot Prize

2024 – Nominee

Cemex Ventures

Cemex Ventures

Top 50 Contech Startups 2025

Decarb Connect 2025

Decarb Connect 2025

Next Gen CCUS Award Winner

UNCOP26

UNCOP26

Most Innovative Net-Zero Transition Technology Prize (Climate Challenge Cup)

EU Tech Chamber

EU Tech Chamber

UN Sustainable Development Goal Award

Royal Academy of Engineering

Royal Academy of Engineering

Enterprise Hub Award

Horizon Europe

Horizon Europe

Seal of Excellence Award

Energy Entrepreneurs Fund 9

Energy Entrepreneurs Fund 9

Grant Award from the UK Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)

DESNZ

DESNZ

CCUS Innovation 2.0 Grant funding from the UK Department of Energy Security and Net Zero

Santander X

Santander X

Global Countdown to Net-Zero – Start-up Award Winner

Startups.

Startups.

Award Startups 100 2023

UK Business Angels Association

UK Business Angels Association

Hard Tech Company of the Year

Cleantech Group

Cleantech Group

Global Cleantech Top50 to Watch

Earthshot Prize

Earthshot Prize

2024 – Nominee

Cemex Ventures

Cemex Ventures

Top 50 Contech Startups 2025

Decarb Connect 2025

Decarb Connect 2025

Next Gen CCUS Award Winner

UNCOP26

UNCOP26

Most Innovative Net-Zero Transition Technology Prize (Climate Challenge Cup)

EU Tech Chamber

EU Tech Chamber

UN Sustainable Development Goal Award

Royal Academy of Engineering

Royal Academy of Engineering

Enterprise Hub Award

Horizon Europe

Horizon Europe

Seal of Excellence Award

Energy Entrepreneurs Fund 9

Energy Entrepreneurs Fund 9

Grant Award from the UK Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)

DESNZ

DESNZ

CCUS Innovation 2.0 Grant funding from the UK Department of Energy Security and Net Zero

Santander X

Santander X

Global Countdown to Net-Zero – Start-up Award Winner

Startups.

Startups.

Award Startups 100 2023

UK Business Angels Association

UK Business Angels Association

Hard Tech Company of the Year

Cleantech Group

Cleantech Group

Global Cleantech Top50 to Watch

Earthshot Prize

Earthshot Prize

2024 – Nominee

Cemex Ventures

Cemex Ventures

Top 50 Contech Startups 2025

Decarb Connect 2025

Decarb Connect 2025

Next Gen CCUS Award Winner

UNCOP26

UNCOP26

Most Innovative Net-Zero Transition Technology Prize (Climate Challenge Cup)

EU Tech Chamber

EU Tech Chamber

UN Sustainable Development Goal Award

Royal Academy of Engineering

Royal Academy of Engineering

Enterprise Hub Award

Horizon Europe

Horizon Europe

Seal of Excellence Award

Energy Entrepreneurs Fund 9

Energy Entrepreneurs Fund 9

Grant Award from the UK Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)

DESNZ

DESNZ

CCUS Innovation 2.0 Grant funding from the UK Department of Energy Security and Net Zero

Santander X

Santander X

Global Countdown to Net-Zero – Start-up Award Winner

Startups.

Startups.

Award Startups 100 2023

UK Business Angels Association

UK Business Angels Association

Hard Tech Company of the Year

Cleantech Group

Cleantech Group

Global Cleantech Top50 to Watch

Earthshot Prize

Earthshot Prize

2024 – Nominee

Cemex Ventures

Cemex Ventures

Top 50 Contech Startups 2025

Decarb Connect 2025

Decarb Connect 2025

Next Gen CCUS Award Winner

Our partners & investors

We build with leaders who share our conviction for a cleaner future

SCG
Holcim
Royal Academy of Engineering
European Innovation Council
Sustainable Ventures
SDG
UK RI
Counteract
Goldbeck
DESNZ
Zacua Ventures
Kilto
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With each project, we prove that climate impact, material excellence, and economic value can align

Delivering better performance, seamlessly integration and permanent CO₂ conversion