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Sept. 18, 2025

Now Innovating: Converting CO2 and waste to cement a low-carbon future

A conversation with Madison Savilow, BA’19, BComm’19, of Carbon Upcycling

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In our Season 7 premiere episode of , a research-to-impact series at the University of Calgary, we celebrate the launch of the by speaking with UCalgary and XPRIZE alum, Madison Savilow, BA’19, BComm’19, of . This carbon capture and utilization company was a finalist team in the competition. Their process, developed with UCalgary researchers, transforms C02 and industrial waste materials to create a low-carbon cement replacement.

Savilow takes us on a tour of Carbon Upcycling’s facility at the , discusses her journey with , shares how the company is scaling, and offers advice for embarking on an entrepreneurial path.

Now Innovating shares the stories of UCalgary researchers who have moved their discoveries forward and their innovation journeys to implementation and creating impact. Episodes are released monthly and are captioned and transcribed on . Episodes are also released as a podcast on platforms such as , , , and more.

Cody Coates, University of Calgary