{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"163166","rtpr_id":"nWkr6M7w27-20261007","ticker":"METAC","exchange":"Nasdaq Stockholm","all_tickers":["METAC"],"title":"Metacon awarded EU funding for next-generation AEM electrolysis R&D project","author":"Cision","published_at":"2026-10-07T12:59:21.700Z","article_body":"Metacon AB\nMetacon's fully owned Greek daughter company Metacon SA has been awarded\npublic EU funding for its participation in the AMEL (Green Hydrogen\nAdvancement: Pioneering Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyzer Solutions)\nresearch and development project. The project aims to advance Anion Exchange\nMembrane (AEM) water electrolysis technology for cost-effective and\nsustainable green hydrogen production.\n\nUnder the project (reference: AMEL (ΠΔΕΡ01-0098859), Metacon will\ncontribute to the further development and optimisation of AEM based\nelectrolyser technology, including catalysts for the oxygen and hydrogen\nevolution reactions that do not depend on critical raw materials or precious\nand rare metals such as platinum or iridium. The work also covers improved\nelectrode designs, membrane durability, system components, and the development\nof a 0.5 kW stack and test unit. The project targets electrical efficiency\nabove 80% and robust operation under steady-state and start-stop cycling.\n\nMetacon's project budget amounts to EUR 130,407, of which EUR 104,326 is\ncovered by public funding. The funding rate is 80%, and the project has a\nduration of 24 months.\n\nThe project expands Metacon's research and development activities in\nelectrolysis and strengthens the company's experience in AEM technology\nalongside its existing activities in pressurised alkaline electrolysis and\nPEM. It also contributes to research, innovation and development in the Region\nof Western Greece.\n\n\"Innovation is essential for accelerating continuous improvements in hydrogen\nproduction. We are pleased to receive this support and to participate in the\ndevelopment of the AEM electrolysis technology. AEM has significant long-term\npotential complementing existing technologies and contribute to even more\ncost-efficient hydrogen production in important applications in the future,\"\nsays Christer Wikner, President and CEO of Metacon.\n\nFor more information, please contact:\n\nChrister Wikner, President & CEO\n+46 707 647 389\nchrister.wikner@metacon.com\n\n \n\n \n\nAbout the project\n\nThe project was approved under the Call:  \"RESEARCH & INNOVATION IN WESTERN\nGREECE 2024\" (Sub-action 1.i.1: \"Production of new/improved products,\nservices, and processes aligned with the RIS3 and its regional specialization,\nthrough the support of enterprises and their collaboration with research\norganizations\"). MIS Code: 15145. Programme: Western Greece 2021-2027.\n\nThe public expenditure for this project is co-financed by the European\nRegional Development Fund (ERDF) of the European Union, Greek National Funds,\nand the Operational Programme \"Western Greece 2021-2027\".\n\nRead the full project abstract.\n(https://metacon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Project-summary-AMEL.pdf)\n\n \n\nAbout Metacon AB (publ)\n\nMetacon AB (publ) is a Swedish developer, manufacturer, and supplier of\nhydrogen production systems, covering design, installation, service, and\nmaintenance. The company is listed and traded on Nasdaq First North Growth\nMarket in Stockholm, Sweden. \n\nMetacon's Electrolysis business unit (https://metacon.com/electrolysers/)\ndesigns and delivers complete electrolysis plants for large-scale hydrogen\nproduction, developed in close partnership with one of the global leaders in\npressurized alkaline electrolysis technology - PERIC Hydrogen Technologies in\nHandan, China.\n\nMetacon's Reforming business unit\n(https://metacon.com/products/hhg-series-catalytic-steam-reformers/) develops\nhydrogen generation solutions based on its proprietary patented HIWAR®\ncatalytic reactor technology. These solutions consist of advanced,\nhigh-efficiency reformers that produce hydrogen through catalytic steam\nreforming, operating on biogas, biomethane, or other renewable feedstocks such\nas bioethanol and green ammonia, without the need for grid connection.\n\nwww.metacon.com\n\n \n\nhttps://news.cision.com/metacon-ab/r/metacon-awarded-eu-funding-for-next-generation-aem-electrolysis-r-d-project%2Cc4405813\n\nPress release Project AMEL ENG\n(https://mb.cision.com/Main/17030/4405813/4306745.pdf)\n\nProject summary - AMEL\n(https://mb.cision.com/Public/17030/4405813/b6711a33ea1f0278.pdf)\n\n\n\n(c) Cision 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nWkr6M7w27-20261007","title":"Metacon awarded EU funding for next-generation AEM electrolysis R&D project","author":"Cision","ticker":"METAC","created":"2026-10-07T12:59:21.700Z","tickers":["METAC"],"exchange":"Nasdaq Stockholm","article_body":"Metacon AB\nMetacon's fully owned Greek daughter company Metacon SA has been awarded\npublic EU funding for its participation in the AMEL (Green Hydrogen\nAdvancement: Pioneering Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyzer Solutions)\nresearch and development project. The project aims to advance Anion Exchange\nMembrane (AEM) water electrolysis technology for cost-effective and\nsustainable green hydrogen production.\n\nUnder the project (reference: AMEL (ΠΔΕΡ01-0098859), Metacon will\ncontribute to the further development and optimisation of AEM based\nelectrolyser technology, including catalysts for the oxygen and hydrogen\nevolution reactions that do not depend on critical raw materials or precious\nand rare metals such as platinum or iridium. The work also covers improved\nelectrode designs, membrane durability, system components, and the development\nof a 0.5 kW stack and test unit. The project targets electrical efficiency\nabove 80% and robust operation under steady-state and start-stop cycling.\n\nMetacon's project budget amounts to EUR 130,407, of which EUR 104,326 is\ncovered by public funding. The funding rate is 80%, and the project has a\nduration of 24 months.\n\nThe project expands Metacon's research and development activities in\nelectrolysis and strengthens the company's experience in AEM technology\nalongside its existing activities in pressurised alkaline electrolysis and\nPEM. It also contributes to research, innovation and development in the Region\nof Western Greece.\n\n\"Innovation is essential for accelerating continuous improvements in hydrogen\nproduction. We are pleased to receive this support and to participate in the\ndevelopment of the AEM electrolysis technology. AEM has significant long-term\npotential complementing existing technologies and contribute to even more\ncost-efficient hydrogen production in important applications in the future,\"\nsays Christer Wikner, President and CEO of Metacon.\n\nFor more information, please contact:\n\nChrister Wikner, President & CEO\n+46 707 647 389\nchrister.wikner@metacon.com\n\n \n\n \n\nAbout the project\n\nThe project was approved under the Call:  \"RESEARCH & INNOVATION IN WESTERN\nGREECE 2024\" (Sub-action 1.i.1: \"Production of new/improved products,\nservices, and processes aligned with the RIS3 and its regional specialization,\nthrough the support of enterprises and their collaboration with research\norganizations\"). MIS Code: 15145. Programme: Western Greece 2021-2027.\n\nThe public expenditure for this project is co-financed by the European\nRegional Development Fund (ERDF) of the European Union, Greek National Funds,\nand the Operational Programme \"Western Greece 2021-2027\".\n\nRead the full project abstract.\n(https://metacon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Project-summary-AMEL.pdf)\n\n \n\nAbout Metacon AB (publ)\n\nMetacon AB (publ) is a Swedish developer, manufacturer, and supplier of\nhydrogen production systems, covering design, installation, service, and\nmaintenance. The company is listed and traded on Nasdaq First North Growth\nMarket in Stockholm, Sweden. \n\nMetacon's Electrolysis business unit (https://metacon.com/electrolysers/)\ndesigns and delivers complete electrolysis plants for large-scale hydrogen\nproduction, developed in close partnership with one of the global leaders in\npressurized alkaline electrolysis technology - PERIC Hydrogen Technologies in\nHandan, China.\n\nMetacon's Reforming business unit\n(https://metacon.com/products/hhg-series-catalytic-steam-reformers/) develops\nhydrogen generation solutions based on its proprietary patented HIWAR®\ncatalytic reactor technology. These solutions consist of advanced,\nhigh-efficiency reformers that produce hydrogen through catalytic steam\nreforming, operating on biogas, biomethane, or other renewable feedstocks such\nas bioethanol and green ammonia, without the need for grid connection.\n\nwww.metacon.com\n\n \n\nhttps://news.cision.com/metacon-ab/r/metacon-awarded-eu-funding-for-next-generation-aem-electrolysis-r-d-project%2Cc4405813\n\nPress release Project AMEL ENG\n(https://mb.cision.com/Main/17030/4405813/4306745.pdf)\n\nProject summary - AMEL\n(https://mb.cision.com/Public/17030/4405813/b6711a33ea1f0278.pdf)\n\n\n\n(c) Cision 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-10-07T12:59:21.783652194Z","server_sent_at_ms":1791377961783},"received_at":"2026-10-07T12:59:21.833Z","source_url":"https://news.cision.com/metacon-ab/r/metacon-awarded-eu-funding-for-next-generation-aem-electrolysis-r-d-project%2Cc4405813"},"analysis":{"id":"151625","press_release_id":"163166","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Machinery","sector":"Industrials"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"operations_update","narrative":"Metacon's Greek subsidiary Metacon SA has been awarded EU co-funded public funding to participate in the AMEL research project advancing anion exchange membrane (AEM) water electrolysis for green hydrogen.\n\nMetacon's project budget is EUR 130,407, of which EUR 104,326 (80%) is publicly funded, over a 24-month duration. 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