We are a spin-out company from the National Institute of Chemistry (Ljubljana, Slovenia) founded in early 2021.
The company holds a strong patented IP over flexible, customisable next-generation platinum-based catalyst solutions already proven in 20+ customer pilots across hydrogen technologies value chains.
ReCatalyst is actively building a global customer base, with projects already in five major G7 economies and across five continents. This includes also some of the leading OEMs in the fuel cell field and 3 out of big 6 chemical giants.
The company has successfully raised an oversubscribed Seed round of 1.7M EUR co-led by international investors HTGF, OCCIDENT and xista science ventures and obtained additional 2M EUR in project funding.
MISSION
ReCatalyst’s mission is to develop, produce, and supply catalyst solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of the energy and transport sectors. We work towards catalysing the hydrogen society by empowering our customers with customizable next-generation platinum-based catalyst solutions, facilitating massive scalability and high-performance hydrogen technologies while maximizing the efficiency of precious metals use. We are developing a nanotechnology platform that combines hardware, software, and specialised expertise to design and produce Pt-based catalysts for hydrogen technologies.
ReCatalyst’s innovation process allows for cost-efficient customisation, making it a key enabler of rapid product-market fit across multiple applications, including fuel cells (trucks, buses, stationary applications), water electrolysis (green hydrogen production), and electrochemical conversion of compounds.
We’ve invented and patented a process that cuts platinum usage by 60% without sacrificing performance or durability. This efficiency also shrinks the stack by 30%.
VISION
Our vision is to set the standard for high-quality revolutionary catalyst materials that drive the decarbonization of the transport and energy sectors. We aim to lead the change towards a sustainable future where clean energy solutions are not just desirable but indispensable.
We are ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Our commitment to quality extends to our innovations.
Milestones
2025
2024
Q4
2023
Q1
Q1-2
Q2
2022
Q1-3
Q2
Reached first customers

2021
Q2
Q2
2021
Q1
Started with the ERC ‘PoC’ project ‘StableCat’
150 000 EUR

This project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (Grant agreement No. 966654).
Q1
Official incorporation of ReCatalyst

2019
Q3 – Q4
Awards & recognitions
2025
Q4
2024
Q1
2023
Q2
2022
Q1
Q2
Q4
Shortlisted for pitching at Tech Tour event Hydrogen Industry Roundtable & flagship event Sustainability22

2021
Q2
Q4
Q4
2020
Q4
2019
Q2
Q2-3
Gold award issued by Ljubljana Chamber of Commerce and Industry / Silver award issued by Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia

Q3
Special 1st prize for innovations for the economy at 12th International Technology Transfer Conference issued by Institute Jožef Štefan

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We recognize gender equality not just as legal or ethical responsibility but also as strategic imperative.

















