Houston, TX, 11/12/2025 — Decarb Technologies Corp. has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (U. of I.) to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies.

The signing took place during the Second Annual International Net Zero Workshop, hosted by U. of I. and sponsored by Low Emissions Technology Australia. The agreement brings together Decarb Technologies’ disruptive capture technology and U. of I.’s world-class research infrastructure — including the pilot CO₂ capture plant in Springfield, Illinois.

Under the MoU, Decarb Technologies and the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) at U. of I. will collaborate on:
Joint research and technology development in CO₂ capture and utilization

Pilot‐scale validation and commercialization pathways for innovative CCU solutions

Scaling technologies from laboratory to industrial deployment to create value in advanced materials and circular carbon economies

“This partnership marks a significant milestone in unlocking the economic potential of CO₂ beyond just sequestration,” said Dr. Nimir Elbashir, Founder of Decarb Technologies. “By aligning our technology with U. of I.’s  technical leadership, we are moving toward scalable decarbonization that delivers real economic and environmental impact.” 

“We are excited to advance CCU as an industrially relevant strategy and are proud to partner with Decarb Technologies,” said Dr. Kevin O’Brien, Director of ISTC. “This collaboration embodies our mission to bring sustainable solutions from lab to market.”

This MoU underscores both organizations’ commitment to industry-academia collaboration, and the commercialization of sustainable innovations.

About University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign is a public land-grant research university in Illinois in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana. It is the flagship institution of the University of Illinois system and was founded in 1867. The university serves the people of Illinois through a shared commitment to excellence in teaching, research, public engagement, economic development and health care. Faculty, staff and students share their knowledge, expertise and resources with residents in every corner of the state through public service and outreach programs. 

The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC), housed within the Prairie Research Institute at the university, specializes in applied environmental and energy research, including testing and deployment of industrial‐scale CO₂ capture and utilization technologies.

About Decarb Technologies Corp.

Decarb Technologies Corp. is a technology company focused on disruptive carbon capture and utilization. It develops scalable systems aimed at transforming CO₂ from liability to valuable feedstock, supporting the transition to a circular carbon economy.