About ReLight
Origin
ReLIGHT is a Research-to-Business project from the University of Helsinki, building next-generation catalysts for PEM and AEM electrolysis.
Mission
To eliminate critical material bottlenecks and accelerate green hydrogen deployment through iridium-light and PGM-free nanocatalysts.
Status
Pre-spinout stage, based in Helsinki, Finland. Preparing for pilot scale-up and commercialization with industrial partners.
The Challenge in Green Hydrogen
Critical Material Dependence:High iridium costs and limited supply constrain PEM scalability and long-term affordability.Durability vs. Efficiency:Current low-PGM catalysts often struggle to balance stability, performance, and cost.Urgent Market Need:GW-scale green hydrogen requires scalable, cost-efficient, high-performance catalysts that drastically reduce or eliminate critical raw materials.
Our Technology
Atomic-Level control
We design nanocatalysts with tailored size, shape, composition, and electronic structure to maximize surface reactivity and stability.
80% Less Iridium
Our PEM OER catalysts target ≥90% reduction in iridium use while preserving industrial durability and performance targets.
Lab to Stack
Rapid in-house validation using electrochemical cells and lab-scale electrolyzers accelerates learning cycles and scale-up.
Development Roadmap
Phase 1 - Iridium-Light PEM CatalystsCut iridium use by ≥80% at stack level while preserving industrial durabilityPhase 2 - PGM-Free AEM CatalystsEliminate precious metals entirely from alkaline membrane systems.Phase 3 - Plasmonic-Enhanced CatalystsIntegrate plasmonic-enhanced catalysts to achieve breakthrough efficiency improvements.
Get involved
We’re seeking:
Pilot partners: PEM OEMs, stack makers, and industrial green hydrogen projects.Early-stage investors: deep-tech and climate-tech funds aligned with hydrogen and critical materials.Mission-driven talent: electrochemistry, MEA/CCM development, nanomaterials, and business development.Contact: 📧 [email protected]
Meet US
Prof. Pedro Camargo will be attending Slush 2025!
