Oxhyd
A deep-tech spin-off specializing in the design and additive manufacturing (3D printing) of advanced ceramic Solid Oxide Cells (SOC) for high-efficiency green hydrogen production and power generation.
- CEO / Founder
- Marc Torrell
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $2.1M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- ACCIÓ, European Commission (NextGenerationEU), IREC, UAB
Technology & Products
Key Products
["3D-Printed Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cells (SOEC)","3D-Printed Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC)","Custom-engineered ceramic stacks for high-temperature energy applications","Advanced SOC prototyping and design services"]
Technological Advantage
Proprietary additive manufacturing techniques allow for complex internal architectures that improve thermal management and electrochemical performance compared to traditional planar or tubular designs. Their high-temperature SOC technology offers superior efficiency (approaching 90-100% with heat integration) compared to standard PEM electrolysis.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH) by replacing traditional, rigid manufacturing with high-precision 3D printing, allowing for optimized cell geometries that increase efficiency and durability while lowering production waste.
How They Differentiate
Oxhyd utilizes proprietary 3D printing (additive manufacturing) for ceramic Solid Oxide Cells (SOC), allowing for complex geometries that optimize thermal management and efficiency, whereas competitors typically rely on traditional planar or tubular manufacturing processes.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Green hydrogen producers, heavy industrial plants (steel, cement, chemical), maritime and aviation transport companies, and energy utility providers.
Industry Verticals
["Renewable Energy","Heavy Industry (Decarbonization)","Maritime & Heavy Transport","Chemical & Petrochemical"]
Competitors
Sunfire; Bloom Energy; Ceres Power
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Transitioned from research phase at IREC to a commercial spin-off with a pre-industrial pilot plant (Merce Lab).
Major Milestones
["Official launch as a spin-off from IREC and UAB in February 2025","Inauguration of the Merce Lab, the world's first pilot line for 3D printing ceramic SOCs","Secured over €2M in public funding from ACCIÓ and NextGenerationEU"]
Notable Customers
IREC (Research Partner); UAB (Academic Partner)