Redwood City CA, USA—12 September 2025
Citrine Informatics, the leading provider of AI for materials and chemicals R&D, today announced a new partnership with Econic Technologies, a UK‑based deep‑tech company that is pioneering the use of captured carbon dioxide in the manufacture of polymers. Econic’s proprietary catalyst and process technology enables manufacturers to incorporate CO2 into chemicals and materials, replacing fossil feedstocks while tuning performance and lowering the overall carbon footprint.
Through this collaboration, Econic will deploy the Citrine AI Platform to accelerate the development and optimization of processes and products that utilize renewable feedstocks that plug seamlessly into existing markets and improve circularity. By leveraging machine‑learning models trained on experimental and formulation data, the Citrine Platform will help Econic rapidly optimise CO2‑based polyols for polyurethane applications and accelerate the development of Recreaire
“Econic embodies the next generation of sustainable innovation,” said Greg Mulholland, CEO of Citrine Informatics. “Our mission is to enable a greener, more efficient world by accelerating the development and deployment of next-generation materials and chemicals. Partnering with Econic allows us to apply our platform to cutting‑edge catalyst systems that convert waste CO2 into valuable feedstocks.”
Keith Wiggins, CEO of Econic Technologies, added,
“Citrine’s AI‑driven platform will enable us to explore formulation space more quickly, reduce development cycles and identify new opportunities in markets such as polyurethane foams and surfactants. Our vision is to replace petrochemical‑derived materials with renewable alternatives that are both high‑performing and cost‑effective. Collaborating with Citrine brings us closer to achieving that goal.”
The partnership underscores Citrine Informatics’ commitment to enabling sustainable materials development and affirms Econic’s leadership in commercializing CO2‑derived polymers. The Citrine AI Platform will help Econic advance the transition to a circular, low‑carbon economy and unlock new value streams from captured carbon.
About Citrine Informatics
Citrine Informatics is the leading provider of software for AI-powered materials and chemicals development. The Citrine Platform accelerates product development, drives sustainable innovation, and reduces costs by enabling data-driven R&D. Citrine has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Technology Pioneer and works with leading companies such as LyondellBasell, Grace, and Evonik across chemicals, materials, and CPG.
About Econic Technologies
Econic Technologies is a UK-based catalyst technology company that pioneers the use of carbon dioxide as a raw material in polymers. Its breakthrough catalyst systems enable the incorporation of CO2 into polyols, creating performance polyurethanes with reduced environmental impact. Econic’s mission is to enable a carbon-to-value economy, providing sustainable, commercially viable solutions for global polymer markets.
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