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A Slovenian research organization is looking for end-user of hydrogen and producer of catalyst materials.

Summary

Closed for EoI
Profile Type
  • Research & Development Request
POD Reference
RDRSI20250127001
Term of Validity
27 January 2025 - 27 January 2026
Company's Country
  • Slovenia
Type of partnership
  • Research and development cooperation agreement
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
A consortium led by a Slovenian research organization with technology for ammonia cracking is looking for industrial partners – end-user of hydrogen and producer of catalyst materials. The consortium targets the call HORIZON-JU-CLEANH2-2025-02-03 with a deadline 23 April 2025.
Full Description
Two Slovenian research organizations, specialized in catalyst materials and ammonia cracking have developed a novel technology for ammonia cracking and are together with other European core partners planning to coordinate a project proposal under HORIZON-JU-CLEANH2-2025-02-03.

The technology presents a significant advancement in hydrogen gas storage and production technologies by utilizing structured catalysts for efficient, rapid, on-demand, and reversible ammonia synthesis and decomposition. It includes catalyst materials, their preparation procedures, and a reactor system for electrified and responsive system for ammonia cracking. The technology addresses hydrogen’s volatility and storage challenges, facilitating the adoption of renewable energy sources and enhancing the efficiency of hydrogen-based applications. The Slovenian research organizations have a working lab-prototype, which can produce 10-100 g/day of hydrogen.

The scope of the project is to design, manufacture and demonstrate in an operational environment a system prototype for efficient ammonia cracking for at least 100 kg/day production.

The Slovenian research organization is looking for:
1. End-user of hydrogen in quantities of 100 kg/day
2. Producer of catalyst materials (quantities of 10kg+)
Advantages and Innovations
• Electrified and responsive system for ammonia cracking allows for precise, rapid temperature adjustments, crucial for integration with renewable energy sources.
• Enhanced efficiency: The invention minimizes the heat transfer distance and temperature gradients, enhancing efficiency and reaction rates.
• On-demand production: Enables a flexible, on-demand hydrogen gas production for applications like fuel cells and internal combustion engines running on hydrogen-ammonia mixtures.
Stage of Development
  • Lab tested
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
1. End-user of hydrogen in quantities of 100 kg/day
o The partner will integrate the pilot device in his location and thus cover fully/partly his needs for hydrogen.
o Long-term interest of scale up.
2. Producer of catalyst materials (quantities of 10kg+)
o The partner should produce at least 10 kg of catalyst for establishing the industrial pilot.
o Long-term interest of scale up.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME <=10
  • SME 11-49
  • SME 50 - 249
  • Big company
Type of partnership
  • Research and development cooperation agreement

Call details

Framework program
  • Horizon Europe
Call title and identifier
HORIZON-JU-CLEANH2-2025-02-03 Demonstration of scalable ammonia cracking technology
Anticipated project budget
up to 6 MEUR
Coordinator required
No
Deadline for EoI
Deadline of the call
Web link to the call
https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportuni…

Dissemination

Technology keywords
  • 03002 - Process Plant Engineering
  • 02007006 - Fine Chemicals, Dyes and Inks
  • 04002002 - Hydrogen production
  • 02007011 - Non-ferrous Metals
Market keywords
  • 06010002 - Energy for the community/public sector
  • 06008 - Energy Storage
  • 06010003 - Energy for Industry
  • 08001017 - Industrial chemicals
  • 06003008 - Other alternative energy
Sector Groups Involved
  • Energy-Intensive Industries
  • Renewable Energy
Targeted countries
  • All countries