Mattiq, a clean chemistry company, has entered a strategic partnership with Heraeus Precious Metals to develop advanced electrocatalyst materials for green hydrogen production. The focus is on engineering low-iridium catalysts to reduce the need for this rare raw material in proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolyzer manufacturing. This collaboration aims to shorten the timeline from R&D to commercialization, with the goal of creating high-performance catalysts that can lower the cost of electrolyzer manufacturing. This move is crucial for decarbonizing heavy industry and meeting the rising demand for hydrogen. The partnership plans to extend beyond catalyst development to explore applications in electrocatalysis for the chemical industry's decarbonization. Both companies are optimistic about the collaboration's potential to drive innovation in the field of electrocatalysis and support the global energy transition towards sustainable practices.