CERT Systems, a pioneer in carbon transformation technology, today announced it has been selected as one of the 16 global winners — and the only Canadian team — for Tencent’s prestigious CarbonX 2.0 initiative. The winners were chosen from a pool of 660 applications spanning 54 countries.
The announcement was made during London Climate Action Week 2026 at a flagship event co-hosted by Tencent and TED at the London Science Museum.
CarbonX 2.0 is a global initiative dedicated to supporting emerging, breakthrough low-carbon innovations with substantial catalytic funding, expert networks, and real-world pilot deployment opportunities. As a winner in the Carbon Utilization (CCU / CarbonXmade) stream, CERT Systems will share in a pool of nearly US$30 million in funding designed to help promising climate solutions transition from pilot phases to commercial-scale deployment.
CERT Systems is addressing one of the chemical industry’s most significant challenges: the decarbonization of ethylene production. Ethylene is the foundational chemical building block for many everyday materials, textiles, and plastics, but its traditional manufacturing via fossil-fuel-powered steam cracking is highly carbon-intensive. CERT Systems’ Direct CO2 Electrolysis technology uses an integrated proprietary CO2 electrolyzer to convert captured CO2 emissions directly into sustainable, high-value ethylene using only water and electricity. This single-step process delivers a direct, drop-in replacement for traditional ethylene, completely bypassing the need for fossil fuel feedstocks.
We are deeply honoured to be recognized by Tencent and the CarbonX 2.0 committee among some of the world’s most visionary climate innovators. Representing Canada on this global stage is an incredible milestone for our team, and it underscores the world-class calibre of cleantech innovation coming out of our country. Scaling electrochemical carbon utilization requires not just capital, but strong ecosystem partnerships and real-world industrial validation — the catalytic funding and resource network provided through CarbonX 2.0 will be pivotal as we accelerate the deployment of our industrial-scale electrolyzers.” – Dr. Alex Ip, Co-founder & CEO, CERT Systems.
Through the CarbonX 2.0 program, CERT Systems will gain access to specialized resources, technical networks, and potential pilot sites to accelerate its commercial validation — contributing directly to the global push for a circular carbon economy. This recognition underscores the critical role that carbon utilization technologies will play in mitigating global emissions, offering a clear pathway to a cleaner tomorrow.
About CERT Systems Inc.
CERT Systems Inc. is a leading cleantech company specializing in advanced carbon utilization technology. CERT converts carbon dioxide into high-value chemical feedstocks and clean fuels using only water and renewable electricity. Through an integrated single-step, low-temperature capture and CO2 electrolysis platform, CERT provides industries with a viable, fossil-free pathway to manufacture essential materials and plastics while sequestering carbon emissions. Learn more at www.co2cert.com.
About Tencent & CarbonX
Tencent is a global technology company driven by its mission to apply “Tech for Good.” Initiated in 2023, Tencent’s CarbonX Program supports emerging low-carbon technologies with substantial catalytic funding and ecosystem resources. In its second phase, CarbonX 2.0 focuses on cutting-edge carbon dioxide removal (CDR), CCUS, and long-duration energy storage (LDES) to build first-of-its-kind pilot projects in real industrial settings and incubate high-potential startups globally.
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CERT Systems, press release, 2026-06-24.
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