The INITIATE Project to Hold Its Second Summer School at Politecnico di Milano

The INITIATE consortium, in collaboration with Politecnico di Milano, Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS), Heriot-Watt University, and the TrANsMIT project, will hold its second Summer School in Milan (IT) from the 7th to the 9th of June 2026.

The Advanced Topics in CCUS and CDR Technology Assessment Summer School will provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to the advanced concepts and practical tools required for evaluating Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) and Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) systems.

The course begins with an overview of key performance indicators (KPIs), including capture efficiency, energy penalty, specific CO₂ avoided, cost of CO₂ captured, and life cycle greenhouse gas emissions. Participants will learn how to define and calculate these KPIs, understanding their relevance in both academic and industrial contexts. The theoretical foundation will be complemented by practical sessions in which attendees apply the assessment framework to specific, well-defined use cases. Through guided exercises, participants will assess the techno-economic feasibility and environmental impacts of these applications, using advanced methodologies such as process simulation and life cycle assessment (LCA).

This training is particularly relevant for researchers, engineers, and decision-makers aiming to contribute to the development and deployment of sustainable CO₂ management solutions. Pre-existing knowledge of standard LCA and/or TEA are expected. By the end of the course, students will be able to critically evaluate various CCU/CDR options, interpret benchmark data, and communicate results using established KPIs.

The course is open to:

🟢 PhD students
🟢 Early-stage researches/engineers (upon availability of seats)

At the end of the Summer School, the participants will receive a certificate of attendance, provided that they have attended at least 70% of the lectures.

No registration fee required. Course funded by POLIMI as part of the INITIATE Union’s Horizon 2020 Europe research and innovation project and by the COST Action CA21127 – Techno-Economic Analysis of Carbon Mitigation Technologies (TrANsMIT).

The deadline for the application is May 21, 2026.

Please find the draft agenda and info on the application process on the Summer School’s page.