HYBRID CATALYSIS BV

Their core work

Hybrid Catalysis is a Dutch SME specializing in advanced catalyst design and 3D-printed reactor technology for chemical process intensification. They develop bifunctional zeolite-based nano-catalysts and multichannel reactor systems, with applications in CO2 conversion, biomass valorization, and methane-to-chemicals processes. Their core competence lies at the intersection of catalyst engineering and additive manufacturing — designing both the catalyst materials and the reactor hardware in which they operate.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Hybrid Catalysis entered H2020 in 2016 through a bio-based chemistry demonstration project (GreenSolRes), focused on converting lignocellulosic biomass into solvents and resins. By 2019, their work shifted decisively toward advanced catalyst materials and 3D-printed reactor hardware, with both ZEOCAT-3D and CO2Fokus combining catalyst design with additive manufacturing techniques. This evolution shows a clear move from participating in general biorefinery work to carving out a niche where catalysis meets reactor engineering through 3D printing.

Hybrid Catalysis is converging on a distinctive niche combining catalyst design with 3D-printed reactor technology, positioning them for process intensification projects in CO2 conversion and green chemistry.

How they like to work

Hybrid Catalysis participates exclusively as a partner, never as a coordinator, which is typical for a small technology SME contributing specialized know-how to larger consortia. With 38 unique partners across 9 countries in just 3 projects, they operate in medium-to-large consortia and are comfortable working with diverse international teams. This suggests they are a focused technology contributor rather than a project driver — easy to integrate into a consortium when you need catalysis or reactor expertise.

Despite only 3 projects, Hybrid Catalysis has built a network of 38 partners across 9 countries, indicating participation in substantial consortia with broad European reach. Their base in Eindhoven places them in one of Europe's strongest technology and manufacturing ecosystems.

What sets them apart

Hybrid Catalysis occupies a rare niche at the crossroads of catalyst chemistry and additive manufacturing — they don't just make catalysts, they co-design the 3D-printed reactors those catalysts work in. This integrated approach to process intensification is uncommon among SMEs and makes them a valuable partner for any project that needs to move from lab-scale catalyst research to functional reactor prototypes. Based in the Eindhoven high-tech ecosystem, they combine deep materials science with practical engineering capability.

Highlights from their portfolio

• ZEOCAT-3D
  Combines two frontier technologies — hierarchical zeolite nano-catalysts and 3D printing — representing the company's core differentiator in catalyst-reactor co-design.
• CO2Fokus
  Addresses a high-demand application (CO2-to-dimethyl ether) using 3D printed multichannel reactors and solid oxide cell technology, with strong market relevance.
• GreenSolRes
  Largest single EC contribution (EUR 505K) and a BBI demonstration project, showing the company can operate at near-market technology readiness levels.