Securing the future of farming
United by results
Scientific expertise and a vision for the future of farming
Founded in 2021 by Maurice Bryson and Prof. Frank McDermott, Silicate was started with strong foundations in geochemistry, agriculture and carbon markets.
Leading the field
Our journey from inception to impact
2021
First field trial globally using crushed returned concrete as a soil pH and CO2 removal material.
2022
Silicate signs its first carbon removal contracts with Klarna and Milkywire as the team scales its pioneering science into larger deployments.
2023
Silicate is featured in The Times Weekend Magazine and joins Breakthrough Energy Fellows.
2024
Silicate opens a US subsidiary in Chicago, Illinois, is selected as an XPRIZE Carbon Removal Top 20 finalist and graduates from Breakthrough Energy Fellows.
2025
Silicate is featured in the Irish Times, wins national sustainability start-up of the year in Ireland, and expands its CO2 removal contracts with Zurich Insurance.
2026
Silicate publishes academic papers on its R&D activities and announces new commercial contracts.
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