Green light for DUBT Centre
18. December 2023 - The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved the establishment of the Centre for Development, Demonstration and Training in Carbon-Free Technologies (DUBT Centre) project, financed by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation from the Just Transition Fund.
The DUBT Centre will support research in the field of zero-carbon technologies for the transition to a modern and environmentally oriented industry. A good 32 million euros have been earmarked for the realisation of the project, of which the Just Transition Fund will contribute 27.3 million euros. The first disbursement of funds in the form of an advance payment of over 9 million euros is expected in the final days of this year.
The aim of the project is to establish a centre with cutting-edge research infrastructure in the field of battery and hydrogen technology development at the site of the new research unit of the National Institute of Chemistry in Zasavje, which will significantly contribute to the comprehensive restructuring of the former coal region. It will accelerate a just transition in the economic, energy, environmental and human resources sectors. The new centre will create at least 15 highly skilled jobs and is expected to collaborate with at least 15 companies from the region.
The new research unit of the National Institute of Chemistry will contribute to a faster transfer of knowledge to the local environment and promote the creation of high-tech companies at both national and local level. In this way, the centre will enable further comprehensive development and a better quality of life in Zasavje.
Photo: Location of the Centre for Demonstration and Training in Carbon-Free Technologies (DUBT Centre) in Kisovec.
Source: www.gov.si
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