The Scottish startup is a spinout from the University of Glasgow, and provides hydrogen production solutions to reduce carbon emissions. It closed its pre-seed round of over £1m in equity and grants, led by Zinc, the University of Glasgow, and strategic angel investors.

The collaboration with the University of Glasgow will allow Clyde Hydrogen to gain access to world-class research facilities and expertise in renewable energy technologies. While Zinc, an early-stage mission-driven investor, will add strategic investment insight and a network of industry connections to the mix.

Clyde Hydrogen’s decoupled electrolyser technology promises to deliver high-pressure green hydrogen safely at scale and at a reduced cost. This innovation has the potential to align renewable energy with hydrogen production more efficiently than current methods, addressing a longstanding challenge in the industry.

“This funding not only provides a financial boost but also validates our vision to make green hydrogen accessible and cost-effective,” said Dr Jos Trehern, chairman of Clyde Hydrogen.

“With the backing of Zinc, the University of Glasgow, and angel investors, we are poised to accelerate our research and development efforts and bring our innovative solutions to market.”

According to the startup, the pre-seed funding will facilitate the expansion of its research and development team, accelerate technology development, and foster strategic partnerships within the energy sector. The company remains dedicated to contributing significantly to Scotland’s ambitious carbon neutrality and green hydrogen goals.

“Clyde Hydrogen represents exactly the kind of disruptive technology we seek to support—a solution that has the potential to revolutionise the energy landscape and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. We’re thrilled to be part of Clyde Hydrogen’s journey,” said Paul Kirby, co-founder and CEO at Zinc.

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Melville Anderson, head of IP and commercialisation at the University of Glasgow, echoed the sentiment, saying: “The University of Glasgow is proud to support Clyde Hydrogen in their innovative endeavours. This partnership aligns with our commitment to advancing sustainable and renewable energy adoption. We believe that Clyde Hydrogen’s groundbreaking approach to hydrogen production will play a crucial role in achieving a carbon-neutral future.”