MWCapital adds Oxhyd to its portfolio of companies 

An IREC spin-off that develops and commercialises fuel cells and electrolysers based on 3D-printed ceramic materials. 

Its technology reduces operating costs, lowers material consumption and increases power density. 

Founding team of Oxhyd (from left to right): Alex Morata (Scientific Advisor), David Ribagorçana (CEO), Juande Sirvent (CTO), Marc Torrell (Scientific Advisor) and Albert Tarancón (Scientific Advisor). Representing IREC: Marta Fonrodona (Director of Corporate Development and Technology Transfer at IREC) and Jordi Puigcorbé (Director of IREC). 

2/July/2026

Mobile World Capital Barcelona (MWCapital) has added the spin-off Oxhyd to the portfolio of companies supported through its technology transfer programme, The Collider. Originating from the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) and the Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA), the spin-off develops advanced technologies to transform the generation, use and storage of renewable hydrogen, with the aim of accelerating the decarbonisation of industry on a global scale. 

Oxhyd has developed a proprietary technology that enables energy and hydrogen to be produced more efficiently and at lower cost. It achieves this through the use of solid oxide ceramic materials manufactured using 3D printing techniques, making it possible to create more powerful devices while using fewer resources. 

Oxhyd’s technology enables the manufacture of devices with a power density exceeding 2 kW per litre and 0.5 kW per kilogramme, with an estimated industrial manufacturing cost of less than €700/kW. These performance levels represent a significant advance over the solutions currently available on the market. In addition, the technology stands out because a single device can perform multiple functions, generating electricity or producing green hydrogen depending on operational requirements. This makes it particularly well suited to industries such as manufacturing, seaports, data centres and other sectors with high energy demand. 

The creation of Oxhyd is the result of more than ten years of research at IREC. The spin-off has been built on a series of research projects, including DHyNAMO and SHyP, which enabled the technology to be tested and validated before becoming a commercial venture. Oxhyd brings to market innovations that until now existed only within the scientific community, demonstrating the value of technology transfer. This innovation positions a technology developed in Barcelona as an international benchmark in the fields of hydrogen and clean energy. 

By incorporating Oxhyd into its portfolio, MWCapital reinforces its commitment to helping research projects reach the market. The objective is to transform innovative ideas emerging from research centres into successful companies capable of generating both economic and social impact. 

Strengthening Technology Transfer 

Currently, 95% of European patents never reach the market. Through its technology transfer programme, MWCapital is committed to identifying innovations emerging from universities and research centres and supporting their transition into industrial solutions that deliver tangible benefits to society. 

Since its launch eight years ago, MWCapital’s technology transfer programme has supported more than 200 research projects and helped create 23 spin-offs. During this time, companies within its portfolio have created 223 high-value jobs and secured more than €54 million in funding. 

Oxhyd is part of a new generation of companies working to make energy more sustainable, affordable and efficient. Through initiatives such as this, MWCapital contributes to positioning Barcelona and Catalonia as leading hubs for technological innovation.