Advent Technologies Partners with EH Group to Advance Fuel Cell Tech

The collaboration will focus on integrating Advent's membrane technology with EH Group's HTPEM stack architecture for stationary power applications.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:45pm

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Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc., a leader in fuel cell and hydrogen technology, has entered into a license and joint development agreement with EH Group Engineering AG, a Switzerland-based innovator in high-performance fuel cell technology. Under the agreement, EH Group has granted Advent a field-specific license to its high temperature proton exchange membrane (HTPEM) fuel cell stack and systems technology. The two companies will collaborate on the joint development of advanced HTPEM fuel cell solutions, with a specific focus on stationary power applications such as backup power for data centers, telecommunications infrastructure, and microgrid installations.

Why it matters

This partnership allows Advent to expand its HTPEM technology portfolio and accelerate innovation in the stationary power market, which is seeing growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy solutions. By combining Advent's expertise in membrane chemistry with EH Group's stack engineering, the companies aim to deliver high-performance fuel cell systems that address critical energy challenges in distributed power applications.

The details

The collaboration will focus on integrating Advent's proprietary membrane technology with EH Group's HTPEM stack architecture. A key objective is to leverage the multifuel capabilities of HTPEM technology, optimizing system performance, durability, and scalability to develop commercially viable solutions. The partners believe HTPEM fuel cells are well-suited to provide reliable, clean, and efficient power for a wide range of stationary applications, including backup power, data centers, telecommunications, and remote or off-grid installations.

  • The agreement was announced on April 2, 2026.

The players

Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc.

A U.S. corporation that develops, manufactures, and assembles complete fuel cell systems as well as supplying customers with critical components for fuel cells in the renewable energy sector.

EH Group Engineering AG

A Switzerland-based innovator in high-performance fuel cell technology that develops advanced hydrogen technologies to enable the transition to cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Emory DeCastro

Chief Technology Officer of Advent Technologies.

Mardit Matian

Founder of EH Group Engineering.

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What they’re saying

“Partnering with EH Group marks an important step forward in expanding Advent's HTPEM technology portfolio and accelerating innovation in the stationary power market.”

— Emory DeCastro, Chief Technology Officer of Advent Technologies

“We are pleased to collaborate with Advent on advancing HTPEM fuel cell technology. This agreement enables us to leverage EH Group's proprietary stack manufacturing and system engineering to jointly develop solutions that address critical energy challenges in distributed power applications.”

— Mardit Matian, Founder of EH Group Engineering

What’s next

The two companies will work together to develop and commercialize advanced HTPEM fuel cell solutions for stationary power applications, with a focus on optimizing system performance, durability, and scalability.

The takeaway

This partnership between Advent and EH Group combines complementary expertise in membrane technology and fuel cell stack engineering, positioning the companies to deliver high-performance, multifuel-capable fuel cell systems that can meet the growing global demand for reliable and sustainable distributed power solutions.