Jointly established by Saudi Aramco and China Building Materials Academy, Nonmetallic Excellence and Innovation Center for Building Materials (NEXCEL) is Saudi Aramco’s first nonmetallic materials innovation center in Asia after UK and the USA. NEXCEL aims to serve as an international platform for research and development, transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and project application demonstrations, striving to benefit more participating countries of the Belt and Road Initiative.
 

In order to implement China's major strategic deployment on carbon peak and carbon neutrality, and make full use of technological innovations to support the dual-carbon goal in reducing carbon emissions in building and construction, NEXCEL 2023 Program Guideline focuses on innovation research in low-carbon building materials, fiber composites, high-efficiency thermal insulation system, and recycling of waste plastics in alignment with “Implementation Plan for Sci-tech Supporting Carbon Neutrality 2022-2030” jointly released by the Ministry of Science and Technology and eight other departments, with the purpose of expanding and accelerating the application of hydrocarbon-based materials, and providing more sustainable solutions in building and construction.
 

According to NEXCEL's vision and objectives, a Program Fund has been set up to support technological innovation in seven focused areas, including Waterproofing & Repair Materials, Insulation & Composite Cladding, Special Mortars/Concrete, Flooring and Pavement for Road & Bridges, Fibers, Rebars and Fiber Composites(FRPs), Admixtures & Construction Chemicals as well as Paintings & Others.
 

Today NEXCEL released its 2023 Program Guideline to call for Technology Development and Acceleration (TDA) Project Proposals and Small Fund Project（SFP) Proposals. The deadline for submission is by October 15, 2022. The Project Proposal Form is available for downloading on the Download Center.

Contacts:

Dr. Gao Ruijun, Technical Manager, NEXCEL

Cell: 86-15011261528

Email: gaoruijun@cbma.com.cn, nexcel@cbma.com.cn