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GRZ Technologies SA
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2017
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GRZ Technologies SA is a privately held Swiss clean-energy company founded in 2017 as a spinoff of EPFL, headquartered in Avenches, Switzerland. It commercializes patented metal-hydride alloy technology for solid-state hydrogen storage and thermochemical compression, originally developed by Prof. Andreas Züttel in the 1990s. The company sells engineered hydrogen systems to industrial gas suppliers, utilities, mobility operators, and heavy-industry customers across Europe, Asia, North and South America, and Australia, reaching end markets through direct enterprise sales, a network of 30+ regional partners, and an OEM distribution arrangement for its laboratory product via KEP Technologies/Setaram.

GRZ's commercial portfolio is organized around three core product families — DASH solid-state hydrogen storage (M-Series for modular/small-scale, C-Series for industrial-scale, and Power for Power-to-Power integration with Hyundai PEM fuel cells), HyCo thermochemical hydrogen compressors (including the FLEXI HyCo laboratory unit and the HyCo HRS refueling station), and the UPSOM methanation reactor — supplemented by the DHC Hydrogen Leaks Eliminator for safety applications. Differentiated performance metrics cited include up to 90% lower electricity use and 70% lower compression cost for HyCo, >99% single-stage CO2-to-CH4 conversion for UPSOM, 20+ year operational life with full capacity after 10,000 cycles for DASH storage, and up to 675 kg H2 or 4.5 MWh per 20-foot container at the largest configuration.

GRZ generates revenue primarily through quote-based, project-driven hardware sales of DASH, HyCo, and UPSOM systems, with engineering and integration services bundled into larger deployments, plus OEM/managed-services revenue via the FLEXI HyCo/Setaram channel and partner-enabled regional sales. The customer base is concentrated in Switzerland (Gaznat, Messer, ewb, GHP, Auto AG, EasyEnergy) and Germany (fischer group, Arxada), with emerging deployments in Italy, India, and the US. Strategic shareholders Hyundai Motor Company, the fischer group, Auto AG, and Sabancı Ventures anchor both the capital base and the vertical go-to-market across fuel cells, manufacturing, mobility, and global energy markets.

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GRZ Technologies is a Swiss EPFL spinoff that designs and sells patented metal-hydride solid-state hydrogen storage and thermochemical compression systems for industrial, utility, mobility, and heavy-industry customers worldwide.

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HeadquartersSion, Switzerland
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Sion
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Europe
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Serves global market

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Keyword5 values
solid-state hydrogen storage, metal hydride alloys, thermochemical hydrogen compression, power-to-gas systems, industrial hydrogen refueling
Industry6 codes
1Hydrogen Storage Materials & Solid-State Storage (Metal Hydrides, Adsorbents)
CodeEUAFAEAGPrimaryYes
2Hydrogen Compression, Liquefaction & Conditioning Equipment (Balance-of-Plant)
CodeEUAFAEAHPrimaryNo
3Hydrogen Energy Storage & Power-to-X Equipment (electrolyzers, storage, fuel cell systems)
CodeIMAGAHAMPrimaryNo
4Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) Storage & Dehydrogenation Interfaces
CodeEUAFAFAEPrimaryNo
5Hydrogen Storage & Compression Terminals
CodeTLAGAKAHPrimaryNo
6Hydrogen Storage EPC, Engineering & Construction (Aboveground/Underground Facilities)
CodeEUAFAEAKPrimaryNo
NAICS code5 codes
  • Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing333912
  • Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing33341
  • Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing332410
  • Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing332420
  • Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing3336
SIC code1 code
  • Pumps & Pumping Equipment3561
Product category
Hydrogen Energy Storage and Compression Equipment
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Revenue model6 records
1Industrial hydrogen system sales (DASH storage)
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Sale of containerized, engineered DASH solid-state hydrogen storage systems (M-Series, C-Series, DASH Power) to industrial, utility, mobility, and residential customers. Project-based, one-time equipment sales supported by engineering services.

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2Hydrogen compressor equipment sales (HyCo)
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Sale of HyCo thermochemical hydrogen compressors and complete HyCo HRS refueling stations to industrial gas suppliers, mobility operators, and fleet owners. Quote-based hardware sales.

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3OEM distribution of FLEXI HyCo via KEP/Setaram
TypeHardware Sales
Description

FLEXI HyCo laboratory hydrogen delivery system is manufactured by GRZ and distributed worldwide through KEP Technologies under its Setaram scientific instrumentation brand — generating revenue via OEM/manufacturing and distribution arrangement.

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4Specialty equipment and integrated project systems (UPSOM, DHC)
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Sale of UPSOM methanation reactors, DHC passive hydrogen leak eliminators, and integrated Power-to-Gas systems for utilities and industrial customers, often bundled with engineering, integration, and project services.

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5Partner-channel sales and after-sales support
TypeManaged Services
Description

Sales enabled through an Official Partner Network providing regional sales, installation, integration, and maintenance services. Partners earn revenue by reselling and supporting GRZ systems.

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6Engineering and project services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Custom engineering, co-development, on-site integration, and technical consulting services supporting deployment of GRZ systems; partners receive 'in-depth technical guidance, co-development support, and sales enablement.'

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Pricing details2 tiers
1Industrial hydrogen storage and compression systems sold via quote-based enterprise engagement.
ModelOtherBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
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No public price list; pricing obtained via 'Request a Quote' or 'Discuss Your Project' forms on the website.

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2FLEXI HyCo laboratory hydrogen compressor distributed through KEP/Setaram.
ModelOtherBilling cadenceOne time/ perpetual license
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Available worldwide through KEP Technologies' Setaram brand; 'For pricing, specifications, and purchasing information, please contact our sales partner, KEP Technologies, through its Setaram scientific instrumentation brand.'

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B2B
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Hardware or Manufacturing
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1DASH
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Solid-state hydrogen storage product family (DASH M-Series, DASH C-Series, DASH Power) using GRZ's metal hydride technology.

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Core offering1 text field

GRZ Technologies manufactures and sells engineered solid-state hydrogen storage and thermochemical compression systems built on patented metal-hydride alloys. Its core offerings include the DASH storage family (M-Series, C-Series, Power-to-Power), the HyCo hydrogen compression family (industrial compressors, HyCo HRS refueling stations, and FLEXI HyCo for labs), and the UPSOM methanation reactor for Power-to-Gas. These products serve industrial, utility, mobility, and laboratory customers as engineered project-based equipment sales.

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  • Up to 90% lower electricity use in hydrogen compression (HyCo vs mechanical compressors)
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GRZ Technologies operates a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on metal-hydride hydrogen technology, with three core product families that work together as an integrated hydrogen value chain. The DASH Storage portfolio (DASH M-Series for modular/small-scale and DASH C-Series for industrial-scale applications) provides solid-state hydrogen storage; the HyCo (Thermochemical Hydrogen Compressor) family — including the FLEXI HyCo for labs and large-scale HyCo for industry — enables efficient hydrogen compression; and the DASH Power Power-to-Power systems combine DASH storage with Hyundai PEM fuel cells to deliver stationary electricity. Supporting products include the UPSOM Methanation Reactor for power-to-gas conversion, the HyCo Hydrogen Refueling Station (HRS) for refueling applications, and the DHC Hydrogen Leaks Eliminator for industrial hydrogen safety. A Partner Portal is also offered to channel partners.

Product and service8 records
1DASH M-Series modular solid-state hydrogen storage
CategorySolid-state hydrogen storage (modular)
Description

Modular, compact solid-state metal-hydride hydrogen storage units ranging from 1 kgH2 (DASH M1 residential) to 45 kgH2 (DASH M45). Stores up to 30 kg of hydrogen per cubic meter at system level at approximately 30 bar. Intrinsically safe, suitable for indoor and residential use. Designed for 20+ years of operation with full capacity retention after 10,000 cycles. Used for residential, prosumer, and precision industrial applications including steel annealing furnaces in ATEX environments.

2DASH C-Series industrial containerized solid-state hydrogen storage
CategorySolid-state hydrogen storage (industrial)
Description

Industrial-scale, containerized 20-foot solid-state hydrogen storage modules ranging from 45 kgH2 (C45) to 675 kgH2 (C675). Eliminates hydrogen compressors, reducing system complexity and infrastructure requirements. Designed for over 20 years of reliable operation with minimal performance degradation. Deployed for industrial green hydrogen buffering (e.g., 200 kgH2 at GHP Bulle supporting 900 kg/day H2 production).

3DASH Power Power-to-Power system
CategoryPower-to-Power stationary electricity systems
Description

Fully integrated, containerized Power-to-Power system for energy independence, combining DASH solid-state hydrogen storage with Hyundai automotive-grade PEM fuel cells. Stores up to 0.5 MWh (DASH Power 175-900) up to 4.5 MWh / 225 kgH2 per container (DASH-500-4500) and delivers up to 500 kW peak (240 kW continuous). Provides electricity within seconds for peak shaving, grid services, and critical backup.

4HyCo thermochemical hydrogen compressor
CategoryHydrogen compression equipment
Description

Industrial-scale thermochemical hydrogen compressor using metal-hydride absorption/desorption driven by low-pressure waste heat (<120°C) instead of electricity. Contains no major moving parts, operates silently and vibrationlessly, and achieves up to 90% lower electricity use and up to 70% lower levelized compression cost vs. mechanical compressors. The HyCo 10-220 (30 kgH2/hour, 10–200 bar) is deployed at Messer/Arxada Visp.

5FLEXI HyCo laboratory hydrogen compressor
CategoryLaboratory hydrogen compression
Description

Compact laboratory-scale thermochemical hydrogen compressor derived from the HyCo platform for fuel cell testing, reactor supply, materials research, and routine laboratory operations. Delivers ultra-pure hydrogen at controlled pressures up to 200 bar with plug-and-play benchtop operation. Manufactured by GRZ and distributed worldwide through KEP Technologies under its Setaram scientific instrumentation brand.

6HyCo HRS hydrogen refueling station
CategoryHydrogen refueling infrastructure
Description

Complete hydrogen refueling station built on the HyCo thermochemical compression platform. Used by industrial gas suppliers, mobility operators, and fleet owners for in-workshop heavy-duty vehicle refueling (e.g., Auto AG Truck Rothenburg supporting 3–4 trucks/300,000 km/year with 100% green on-site H2). Standards-compliant per SAE J2601.

7UPSOM methanation reactor
CategoryPower-to-Gas methanation systems
Description

Patented catalytic Sabatier reactor that converts green hydrogen and captured CO2 into grid-injection-ready synthetic methane. Achieves over 99% single-stage CO2-to-CH4 conversion in continuous operation. Includes integrated gas chromatography for continuous quality monitoring. First reactor built in 2016 is still in operation with no noticeable degradation. Deployed in Gaznat Power-to-Gas projects.

8DHC Hydrogen Leaks Eliminator
CategoryHydrogen safety equipment
Description

Passive, zero-power catalyst-based recombiner that continuously converts stray hydrogen into harmless water vapor. Operates 24/7 without power, fuel, or human intervention. UL Witness Inspected performance tested, zero maintenance, silent and vibrationless. Sold as a standalone industrial hydrogen safety device.

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Partnership40 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnounced on2025-07-18
Description

Strategic partnership reinforcing GRZ's commitment to the Indian market. Hirect was founded in 1958 as a public-listed manufacturer of power conversion equipment and a leading supplier to Indian Railways, with presence in 30+ countries. The partnership combines GRZ's metal-hydride storage/compression with Hirect's power electronics and Indian market presence.

Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnounced on2025-06-03
Description

Official GRZ Partner for Southeast Asia. Founded in 2014 in Malaysia, Tuah Energy offers engineering, project consulting, construction, asset management, and technology services in Oil & Gas, Energy, and Infrastructure. GRZ CTO/CCO Henrik Steen Pedersen cited the partnership as extending the reach of advanced hydrogen solutions in key emerging markets.

Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnounced on2025-05-27
Description

Israeli green hydrogen production specialist with 10+ years of experience planning, engineering, and operating H₂ production sites, including high-power fuel cells, large-scale metal hydride storage, and underwater maritime hydrogen storage using metal hydrides. Combines with GRZ's storage and compression solutions to deliver end-to-end green hydrogen systems.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-01-07
Description

US-based startup behind the VivaGrid modular hydrogen home battery, which uses GRZ's DASH M1 solid-state storage module as the core technology. VivaGrid debuted at CES 2025 with 30 kWh capacity, expandable 1-kg modules, and a 3 kW fuel cell. Hyviva is also a GRZ Official Partner.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-09-06
Description

Auto AG Group entered a strategic partnership with GRZ by acquiring shares in the company. The partnership aims to enhance Auto AG's hydrogen expertise for buses and commercial vehicles, expand its hydrogen competence center, and led to Auto AG deploying GRZ's HyCo HRS for in-workshop vehicle refueling at its Rothenburg headquarters. Auto AG is also listed as a strategic corporate investor on GRZ's Investor Relations page.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-01-01
Description

fischer group is a shareholder and strategic partner of GRZ. Through the fischer Innovation Center they have strengthened the industrialization of metal-hydride cell production (welding, sourcing, automation). GRZ deployed a DASH Power 500-3500 at fischer's Achern, Germany manufacturing facility. Listed as a strategic corporate investor on GRZ's IR page.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2020-03-06
Description

Hyundai led a major strategic investment in 2020 and has since been a key technology partner. Hyundai supplies automotive-grade PEM fuel cells integrated into GRZ DASH Power systems (e.g., the ewb/Hyundai/GRZ project in Bern) and is the global technology partner for grid-integrated hydrogen power. Investor Relations page lists Hyundai among strategic corporate investors.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2020-02-21
Description

GRZ partnered with Burkhardt Compression to develop its technology (per Startupticker.ch 2020 coverage). Listed on GRZ's 'in the news' archive.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

EPFL is the academic origin of GRZ's technology: founding research by Prof. Andreas Züttel in the 1990s and EPFL spinoff status. EPFL Valais/Wallis was a co-developer of the HyCo 10-220 with The Ark Foundation, SFOE/BFE, Arxada, Messer, and Schnyder Ingenieure. EPFL is also a Gaznat Power-to-Gas project partner.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Pioneering collaboration with EPFL on the UPSOM (Union des Pouvoirs Sciencifiques et Méthanation) initiative: a full Power-to-Gas chain converting excess renewable electricity into CO₂-neutral synthetic methane. GRZ supplied both the DASH solid-state hydrogen storage and the UPSOM methanation reactor. Won Watt d'Or 2026.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Co-deployment partner for the HyCo 10-220 thermochemical compressor at the Visp industrial site. Messer integrated the system for hydrogen trailer refueling, replacing mechanical compressors. Co-developed through a consortium supported by The Ark Foundation, SFOE/BFE, EPFL Valais/Wallis, Arxada, Messer, and Schnyder Ingenieure.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Co-located partner at the Visp industrial site where the HyCo 10-220 is operated and serviced by Messer. Co-developed through the same consortium (The Ark Foundation, SFOE/BFE, EPFL Valais/Wallis, Arxada, Messer, and Schnyder Ingenieure).

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Foundation supporting the consortium that co-developed the HyCo 10-220 thermochemical compressor deployment at Visp, alongside SFOE/BFE, EPFL Valais/Wallis, Arxada, Messer, and Schnyder Ingenieure.

14Canton of Vaud (vd.ch)
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Listed as a strategic collaborator on GRZ's Global Partners & Collaborators page under Academic & Research / Government & Institutional ecosystems.

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TypeOthers
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Technology partner that developed the DHC Hydrogen Leaks Eliminator. GRZ added the DHC catalyst-based recombiner to its portfolio of safety solutions (announcement August 19, 2025), providing a passive, zero-power safety technology to customers.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

International sales partner for FLEXI HyCo. FLEXI HyCo is manufactured by GRZ Technologies and distributed worldwide through KEP Technologies under its Setaram scientific instrumentation brand, serving fuel cell testing, reactor supply, and materials research laboratories.

Strategic tierRegionalTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Official GRZ Partner for the Netherlands. Adsensys provides complete solutions for modular and scalable green hydrogen production, storage, and local use, including engineering, installation, and maintenance; can return stored hydrogen to the grid.

Strategic tierRegionalTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Official GRZ Partner for Pakistan. Since 1985 the firm has delivered ICT, RE, telecommunications, EPC, and regulatory support; partners with GRZ to bring patented low-pressure H₂ storage and fuel cell power generation (0.3-10 MW scalable) to Pakistan.

Strategic tierRegionalTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Official GRZ Partner for hydrogen solutions in Spain. AMPO is an international leader in stainless steel and high-alloy castings and engineered valves for severe applications, with a global service team. February 2024 partnership announcement for hydrogen storage solutions.

Strategic tierRegionalTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Official GRZ Partner in the US Pacific Northwest. Works with public and member-owned utilities, fleet operators, SMEs, and community organizations to deploy distributed energy resources.

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Official GRZ Partner for Spain. Contact: Juan José del Campo Gorostidi.

Strategic tierRegionalTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
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Official GRZ Partner in Sweden, focused on customer self-sufficiency in electricity and green transition energy systems, with cutting-edge hydrogen knowledge.

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Description

Official GRZ Partner in Switzerland. Since April 2024, eRevo AG has installed the world's first building-integrated hydrogen ecosystem, proving seasonal storage of large amounts of energy by hydrogen. CEO: Gregor Züst.

26fischer Power Solutions (Germany)
Strategic tierRegionalTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Official GRZ Partner in Germany. Manufacturer of high-performance lithium-ion battery systems and supplier of hydrogen-based electricity storage systems; part of the fischer group.

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Official GRZ Partner in Germany. December 2025: H2 Core Systems rolled out rent-to-learn hydrogen tech in Denmark with GRZ Technologies.

Strategic tierRegionalTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
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Official GRZ Partner in Germany, based in Potsdam.

Strategic tierRegionalTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
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Official GRZ Partner in Germany. 25+ years of experience in gas-to-liquids, vacuum technology, high pressure systems, and engineering.

Strategic tierRegionalTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
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Official GRZ Partner in Norway. Develops, builds, owns, and operates hydrogen plants; produces green hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives locally and at scale.

Strategic tierRegionalTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner
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Official GRZ Partner in Switzerland (and beyond). Since 2016, INERSO has offered technology consulting, industrial project realization (100 kW to MW), and modular p-to-p energy systems (1-40 kW). Their partnership with GRZ Technologies gives access to GRZ's hydrogen storage and fuel cell technology used in most of their industrial projects. CEO: Fridolin Holdener.

Strategic tierRegionalTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Official GRZ Partner in Italy. Milani is active in electrical systems, automation, low voltage systems, photovoltaic systems, skid-mounted gas treatment units, and EPC for electrical, PV, and hydrogen solutions.

Strategic tierRegionalTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Official GRZ Partner in Japan. Mitsubishi Corporation Technos provides highly unique functions and products for the manufacturing industry, including a strong network with advanced technology suppliers and partners.

Strategic tierRegionalTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
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Official GRZ Partner. Founded in 2018, SHG Supreme Hydrogen AB is a Stockholm-based knowledge and engineering company developing circular, green, and emission-free energy solutions using hydrogen.

Strategic tierRegionalTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Official GRZ Partner in Italy. Italian solution provider in Villasanta (MB) offering strategies and systems for industry decarbonization through hydrogen as energy medium and alternative fuel. Single point of contact for hydrogen production, transport, and use.

36Skai Energies Ltd. (Australia)
Strategic tierRegionalTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Official GRZ Partner in Australia. Australian hydrogen solutions project developer and technology supplier, guiding organisations through their transition to hydrogen-based clean energy. Leverages partnerships with Green Hydrogen Systems, Nilsson Energy, and GRZ Technologies for localized green power generation, storage, and utilisation.

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37STS - Sales Technology & Services Ltd. (Israel)
Strategic tierRegionalTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Official GRZ Partner in Israel. Privately owned company with 20+ years of experience representing international companies in the Israeli industrial sector (Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Chemical, General Industries).

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Description

Official GRZ Partner in Uruguay. Engineering, innovation, and project development company specializing in technology integration and energy transition/decarbonization solutions. Leading the Vivestar Technologies H2 Hub pioneering center in Uruguay dedicated to applied hydrogen solutions, inaugurated April 24.

Strategic tierRegionalTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Official GRZ Partner in Switzerland. Provides energy independence for households and industry through solar-based power production with battery and hydrogen storage, including carbon-neutral hydrogen-based energy storage and supply, and industry decarbonization with CO₂ recycling.

Strategic tierMinorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner
Description

Engineering partner in the consortium that co-developed the HyCo 10-220 thermochemical compressor deployment at Visp, alongside The Ark Foundation, SFOE/BFE, EPFL Valais/Wallis, Arxada, and Messer.

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TypeBroad incumbent
Description

UK-listed broad hydrogen incumbent supplying PEM electrolyzers and refueling infrastructure to industrial and mobility customers. Overlaps with GRZ in the hydrogen refueling station value chain and industrial customer base, though ITM does not offer solid-state storage or thermochemical compression.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Broad hydrogen incumbent covering electrolyzers, hydrogen refueling stations, and mechanical hydrogen compression. Competes with GRZ on the refueling and compression side (HyCo HRS) and overlaps on industrial gas customer accounts, though Nel's compression is mechanical rather than thermochemical.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Closest direct competitor to GRZ: GKN Hydrogen develops metal-hydride-based solid-state hydrogen storage systems for stationary and mobile applications. Directly comparable in core technology (metal hydrides) and target use cases (industrial buffering, refueling, backup power).

TypeDirect peer
Description

European hydrogen equipment specialist supplying electrolyzers and solid-state hydrogen storage for industrial and mobility applications. Directly comparable in product scope (hydrogen storage and refueling infrastructure) and target customers (industrial, mobility, utility).

TypeEmerging player
Description

Adjacent hydrogen carrier technology player using Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC) instead of metal hydrides for hydrogen storage and transport. Comparable as a hydrogen-logistics/storage peer in industrial and mobility applications, but uses a fundamentally different storage chemistry.

TypeEmerging player
Description

German power-to-X specialist offering SOEC electrolyzers and methanation (Sabatier) technology, directly comparable to GRZ's UPSOM methanation reactor. Overlaps in Power-to-Gas value chain partnerships with gas utilities and industrial off-takers in DACH.

TypeDirect peer
Description

US-based manufacturer of mechanical diaphragm and piston hydrogen compressors serving industrial gas, refueling, and laboratory applications. Directly comparable to GRZ's HyCo product line on the hydrogen compression function, though PDC uses mechanical compression rather than thermochemical.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

US-listed broad hydrogen platform spanning electrolyzers, fuel cells, and refueling infrastructure. Comparable in industrial and mobility hydrogen customer base, with overlapping go-to-market motion (enterprise field sales) but no metal-hydride storage or thermochemical compression offering.

TypeOthers
Description

Large-scale green-hydrogen-powered steel venture and adjacent demand-side partner. Comparable as a downstream offtaker in the same hydrogen value chain, and relevant to GRZ's industrial hydrogen distribution economics, though not a technology peer.

TypeRegional player
Description

Swiss/German reciprocating compressor manufacturer that was historically a development partner of GRZ (per 2020 Startupticker coverage). Comparable on hydrogen and industrial gas compression applications, though Burkhardt's portfolio is mechanical compression, primarily in European industrial markets.

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GRZ Technologies

Hydrogen Energy Storage and Compression Equipmentgrz-technologies.com

GRZ Technologies is a Swiss EPFL spinoff that designs and sells patented metal-hydride solid-state hydrogen storage and thermochemical compression systems for industrial, utility, mobility, and heavy-industry customers worldwide.

What GRZ Technologies does

GRZ Technologies SA is a privately held Swiss clean-energy company founded in 2017 as a spinoff of EPFL, headquartered in Avenches, Switzerland. It commercializes patented metal-hydride alloy technology for solid-state hydrogen storage and thermochemical compression, originally developed by Prof. Andreas Züttel in the 1990s. The company sells engineered hydrogen systems to industrial gas suppliers, utilities, mobility operators, and heavy-industry customers across Europe, Asia, North and South America, and Australia, reaching end markets through direct enterprise sales, a network of 30+ regional partners, and an OEM distribution arrangement for its laboratory product via KEP Technologies/Setaram.

GRZ's commercial portfolio is organized around three core product families — DASH solid-state hydrogen storage (M-Series for modular/small-scale, C-Series for industrial-scale, and Power for Power-to-Power integration with Hyundai PEM fuel cells), HyCo thermochemical hydrogen compressors (including the FLEXI HyCo laboratory unit and the HyCo HRS refueling station), and the UPSOM methanation reactor — supplemented by the DHC Hydrogen Leaks Eliminator for safety applications. Differentiated performance metrics cited include up to 90% lower electricity use and 70% lower compression cost for HyCo, >99% single-stage CO2-to-CH4 conversion for UPSOM, 20+ year operational life with full capacity after 10,000 cycles for DASH storage, and up to 675 kg H2 or 4.5 MWh per 20-foot container at the largest configuration.

GRZ generates revenue primarily through quote-based, project-driven hardware sales of DASH, HyCo, and UPSOM systems, with engineering and integration services bundled into larger deployments, plus OEM/managed-services revenue via the FLEXI HyCo/Setaram channel and partner-enabled regional sales. The customer base is concentrated in Switzerland (Gaznat, Messer, ewb, GHP, Auto AG, EasyEnergy) and Germany (fischer group, Arxada), with emerging deployments in Italy, India, and the US. Strategic shareholders Hyundai Motor Company, the fischer group, Auto AG, and Sabancı Ventures anchor both the capital base and the vertical go-to-market across fuel cells, manufacturing, mobility, and global energy markets.

GRZ Technologies firmographics

Firmographics
Name
GRZ Technologies
Legal name
GRZ Technologies SA
Website
https://grz-technologies.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2017
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
GRZ Technologies is a Swiss EPFL spinoff that designs and sells patented metal-hydride solid-state hydrogen storage and thermochemical compression systems for industrial, utility, mobility, and heavy-industry customers worldwide.
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GRZ Technologies industry classification

Industry
Product category
Hydrogen Energy Storage and Compression Equipment
NAICS
Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410), Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)
SIC
Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
akta.pro primary industry
Hydrogen Storage Materials & Solid-State Storage (Metal Hydrides, Adsorbents) (EUAFAEAG)
akta.pro secondary industries
Hydrogen Compression, Liquefaction & Conditioning Equipment (Balance-of-Plant) (EUAFAEAH), Hydrogen Energy Storage & Power-to-X Equipment (electrolyzers, storage, fuel cell systems) (IMAGAHAM), Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) Storage & Dehydrogenation Interfaces (EUAFAFAE), Hydrogen Storage & Compression Terminals (TLAGAKAH), Hydrogen Storage EPC, Engineering & Construction (Aboveground/Underground Facilities) (EUAFAEAK)

Keywords

  • Solid-state hydrogen storage
  • Metal hydride alloys
  • Thermochemical hydrogen compression
  • Power-to-gas systems
  • Industrial hydrogen refueling

Where GRZ Technologies is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Sion
HQ country
Switzerland
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GRZ Technologies business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Industrial hydrogen system sales (DASH storage): Sale of containerized, engineered DASH solid-state hydrogen storage systems (M-Series, C-Series, DASH Power) to industrial, utility, mobility, and residential customers. Project-based, one-time equipment sales supported by engineering services.
  2. Hydrogen compressor equipment sales (HyCo): Sale of HyCo thermochemical hydrogen compressors and complete HyCo HRS refueling stations to industrial gas suppliers, mobility operators, and fleet owners. Quote-based hardware sales.
  3. OEM distribution of FLEXI HyCo via KEP/Setaram: FLEXI HyCo laboratory hydrogen delivery system is manufactured by GRZ and distributed worldwide through KEP Technologies under its Setaram scientific instrumentation brand — generating revenue via OEM/manufacturing and distribution arrangement.
  4. Specialty equipment and integrated project systems (UPSOM, DHC): Sale of UPSOM methanation reactors, DHC passive hydrogen leak eliminators, and integrated Power-to-Gas systems for utilities and industrial customers, often bundled with engineering, integration, and project services.
  5. Partner-channel sales and after-sales support: Sales enabled through an Official Partner Network providing regional sales, installation, integration, and maintenance services. Partners earn revenue by reselling and supporting GRZ systems.
  6. Engineering and project services: Custom engineering, co-development, on-site integration, and technical consulting services supporting deployment of GRZ systems; partners receive 'in-depth technical guidance, co-development support, and sales enablement.'

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherMulti-year contractIndustrial hydrogen storage and compression systems sold via quote-based enterprise engagement.
OtherOne time/ perpetual licenseFLEXI HyCo laboratory hydrogen compressor distributed through KEP/Setaram.

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

GRZ Technologies product offering

Product offering

Core offering

GRZ Technologies manufactures and sells engineered solid-state hydrogen storage and thermochemical compression systems built on patented metal-hydride alloys. Its core offerings include the DASH storage family (M-Series, C-Series, Power-to-Power), the HyCo hydrogen compression family (industrial compressors, HyCo HRS refueling stations, and FLEXI HyCo for labs), and the UPSOM methanation reactor for Power-to-Gas. These products serve industrial, utility, mobility, and laboratory customers as engineered project-based equipment sales.

Product overview

GRZ Technologies operates a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on metal-hydride hydrogen technology, with three core product families that work together as an integrated hydrogen value chain. The DASH Storage portfolio (DASH M-Series for modular/small-scale and DASH C-Series for industrial-scale applications) provides solid-state hydrogen storage; the HyCo (Thermochemical Hydrogen Compressor) family — including the FLEXI HyCo for labs and large-scale HyCo for industry — enables efficient hydrogen compression; and the DASH Power Power-to-Power systems combine DASH storage with Hyundai PEM fuel cells to deliver stationary electricity. Supporting products include the UPSOM Methanation Reactor for power-to-gas conversion, the HyCo Hydrogen Refueling Station (HRS) for refueling applications, and the DHC Hydrogen Leaks Eliminator for industrial hydrogen safety. A Partner Portal is also offered to channel partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • DASH: Solid-state hydrogen storage product family (DASH M-Series, DASH C-Series, DASH Power) using GRZ's metal hydride technology.
  • HyCo
  • UPSOM
  • DHC
  • FLEXI HyCo

Products and services

  • DASH M-Series modular solid-state hydrogen storage Modular, compact solid-state metal-hydride hydrogen storage units ranging from 1 kgH2 (DASH M1 residential) to 45 kgH2 (DASH M45). Stores up to 30 kg of hydrogen per cubic meter at system level at approximately 30 bar. Intrinsically safe, suitable for indoor and residential use. Designed for 20+ years of operation with full capacity retention after 10,000 cycles. Used for residential, prosumer, and precision industrial applications including steel annealing furnaces in ATEX environments.
  • DASH C-Series industrial containerized solid-state hydrogen storage Industrial-scale, containerized 20-foot solid-state hydrogen storage modules ranging from 45 kgH2 (C45) to 675 kgH2 (C675). Eliminates hydrogen compressors, reducing system complexity and infrastructure requirements. Designed for over 20 years of reliable operation with minimal performance degradation. Deployed for industrial green hydrogen buffering (e.g., 200 kgH2 at GHP Bulle supporting 900 kg/day H2 production).
  • DASH Power Power-to-Power system Fully integrated, containerized Power-to-Power system for energy independence, combining DASH solid-state hydrogen storage with Hyundai automotive-grade PEM fuel cells. Stores up to 0.5 MWh (DASH Power 175-900) up to 4.5 MWh / 225 kgH2 per container (DASH-500-4500) and delivers up to 500 kW peak (240 kW continuous). Provides electricity within seconds for peak shaving, grid services, and critical backup.
  • HyCo thermochemical hydrogen compressor Industrial-scale thermochemical hydrogen compressor using metal-hydride absorption/desorption driven by low-pressure waste heat (<120°C) instead of electricity. Contains no major moving parts, operates silently and vibrationlessly, and achieves up to 90% lower electricity use and up to 70% lower levelized compression cost vs. mechanical compressors. The HyCo 10-220 (30 kgH2/hour, 10–200 bar) is deployed at Messer/Arxada Visp.
  • FLEXI HyCo laboratory hydrogen compressor Compact laboratory-scale thermochemical hydrogen compressor derived from the HyCo platform for fuel cell testing, reactor supply, materials research, and routine laboratory operations. Delivers ultra-pure hydrogen at controlled pressures up to 200 bar with plug-and-play benchtop operation. Manufactured by GRZ and distributed worldwide through KEP Technologies under its Setaram scientific instrumentation brand.
  • HyCo HRS hydrogen refueling station Complete hydrogen refueling station built on the HyCo thermochemical compression platform. Used by industrial gas suppliers, mobility operators, and fleet owners for in-workshop heavy-duty vehicle refueling (e.g., Auto AG Truck Rothenburg supporting 3–4 trucks/300,000 km/year with 100% green on-site H2). Standards-compliant per SAE J2601.
  • UPSOM methanation reactor Patented catalytic Sabatier reactor that converts green hydrogen and captured CO2 into grid-injection-ready synthetic methane. Achieves over 99% single-stage CO2-to-CH4 conversion in continuous operation. Includes integrated gas chromatography for continuous quality monitoring. First reactor built in 2016 is still in operation with no noticeable degradation. Deployed in Gaznat Power-to-Gas projects.
  • DHC Hydrogen Leaks Eliminator Passive, zero-power catalyst-based recombiner that continuously converts stray hydrogen into harmless water vapor. Operates 24/7 without power, fuel, or human intervention. UL Witness Inspected performance tested, zero maintenance, silent and vibrationless. Sold as a standalone industrial hydrogen safety device.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Up to 90% lower electricity use in hydrogen compression (HyCo vs mechanical compressors)
  • +11 more outcomes

Companies that use GRZ Technologies

Customer profile

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

GRZ Technologies technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature8 records

GRZ Technologies partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

40 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, minor and regional.

  • Hind Rectifiers Limited (HIRECT)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 July 2025Strategic partnership reinforcing GRZ's commitment to the Indian market. Hirect was founded in 1958 as a public-listed manufacturer of power conversion equipment and a leading supplier to Indian Railways, with presence in 30+ countries. The partnership combines GRZ's metal-hydride storage/compression with Hirect's power electronics and Indian market presence.
  • Tuah Energy Sdn. Bhd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 June 2025Official GRZ Partner for Southeast Asia. Founded in 2014 in Malaysia, Tuah Energy offers engineering, project consulting, construction, asset management, and technology services in Oil & Gas, Energy, and Infrastructure. GRZ CTO/CCO Henrik Steen Pedersen cited the partnership as extending the reach of advanced hydrogen solutions in key emerging markets.
  • DragoNergycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 May 2025Israeli green hydrogen production specialist with 10+ years of experience planning, engineering, and operating H₂ production sites, including high-power fuel cells, large-scale metal hydride storage, and underwater maritime hydrogen storage using metal hydrides. Combines with GRZ's storage and compression solutions to deliver end-to-end green hydrogen systems.
  • Hyviva LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2025US-based startup behind the VivaGrid modular hydrogen home battery, which uses GRZ's DASH M1 solid-state storage module as the core technology. VivaGrid debuted at CES 2025 with 30 kWh capacity, expandable 1-kg modules, and a 3 kW fuel cell. Hyviva is also a GRZ Official Partner.
  • Auto AG GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 September 2022Auto AG Group entered a strategic partnership with GRZ by acquiring shares in the company. The partnership aims to enhance Auto AG's hydrogen expertise for buses and commercial vehicles, expand its hydrogen competence center, and led to Auto AG deploying GRZ's HyCo HRS for in-workshop vehicle refueling at its Rothenburg headquarters. Auto AG is also listed as a strategic corporate investor on GRZ's Investor Relations page.
  • fischer groupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022fischer group is a shareholder and strategic partner of GRZ. Through the fischer Innovation Center they have strengthened the industrialization of metal-hydride cell production (welding, sourcing, automation). GRZ deployed a DASH Power 500-3500 at fischer's Achern, Germany manufacturing facility. Listed as a strategic corporate investor on GRZ's IR page.
  • Hyundai Motor CompanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2020Hyundai led a major strategic investment in 2020 and has since been a key technology partner. Hyundai supplies automotive-grade PEM fuel cells integrated into GRZ DASH Power systems (e.g., the ewb/Hyundai/GRZ project in Bern) and is the global technology partner for grid-integrated hydrogen power. Investor Relations page lists Hyundai among strategic corporate investors.
  • Burkhardt CompressionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 February 2020GRZ partnered with Burkhardt Compression to develop its technology (per Startupticker.ch 2020 coverage). Listed on GRZ's 'in the news' archive.
  • EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPFL is the academic origin of GRZ's technology: founding research by Prof. Andreas Züttel in the 1990s and EPFL spinoff status. EPFL Valais/Wallis was a co-developer of the HyCo 10-220 with The Ark Foundation, SFOE/BFE, Arxada, Messer, and Schnyder Ingenieure. EPFL is also a Gaznat Power-to-Gas project partner.
  • GaznatflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPioneering collaboration with EPFL on the UPSOM (Union des Pouvoirs Sciencifiques et Méthanation) initiative: a full Power-to-Gas chain converting excess renewable electricity into CO₂-neutral synthetic methane. GRZ supplied both the DASH solid-state hydrogen storage and the UPSOM methanation reactor. Won Watt d'Or 2026.
  • Messer Schweiz AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationCo-deployment partner for the HyCo 10-220 thermochemical compressor at the Visp industrial site. Messer integrated the system for hydrogen trailer refueling, replacing mechanical compressors. Co-developed through a consortium supported by The Ark Foundation, SFOE/BFE, EPFL Valais/Wallis, Arxada, Messer, and Schnyder Ingenieure.
  • ArxadacoreTechnology or IntegrationCo-located partner at the Visp industrial site where the HyCo 10-220 is operated and serviced by Messer. Co-developed through the same consortium (The Ark Foundation, SFOE/BFE, EPFL Valais/Wallis, Arxada, Messer, and Schnyder Ingenieure).
  • The Ark FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting the consortium that co-developed the HyCo 10-220 thermochemical compressor deployment at Visp, alongside SFOE/BFE, EPFL Valais/Wallis, Arxada, Messer, and Schnyder Ingenieure.
  • Canton of Vaud (vd.ch)coreOthersListed as a strategic collaborator on GRZ's Global Partners & Collaborators page under Academic & Research / Government & Institutional ecosystems.
  • Fondation FITOthers
  • SING (Swiss Innovation Network)Others
  • Toplus Energy CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner that developed the DHC Hydrogen Leaks Eliminator. GRZ added the DHC catalyst-based recombiner to its portfolio of safety solutions (announcement August 19, 2025), providing a passive, zero-power safety technology to customers.
  • KEP Technologies / SetaramflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales partner for FLEXI HyCo. FLEXI HyCo is manufactured by GRZ Technologies and distributed worldwide through KEP Technologies under its Setaram scientific instrumentation brand, serving fuel cell testing, reactor supply, and materials research laboratories.
  • Adsensys H2 (Netherlands)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial GRZ Partner for the Netherlands. Adsensys provides complete solutions for modular and scalable green hydrogen production, storage, and local use, including engineering, installation, and maintenance; can return stored hydrogen to the grid.
  • AHSANULLAH ELECTRONICS (PVT) LTD (Pakistan)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial GRZ Partner for Pakistan. Since 1985 the firm has delivered ICT, RE, telecommunications, EPC, and regulatory support; partners with GRZ to bring patented low-pressure H₂ storage and fuel cell power generation (0.3-10 MW scalable) to Pakistan.
  • AMPO (Spain)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial GRZ Partner for hydrogen solutions in Spain. AMPO is an international leader in stainless steel and high-alloy castings and engineered valves for severe applications, with a global service team. February 2024 partnership announcement for hydrogen storage solutions.
  • Cascadia Energy Technologies LLC (United States)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial GRZ Partner in the US Pacific Northwest. Works with public and member-owned utilities, fleet operators, SMEs, and community organizations to deploy distributed energy resources.
  • Corporate Development Services S.L. (Spain)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial GRZ Partner for Spain. Contact: Juan José del Campo Gorostidi.
  • Escab / Parkudden (Sweden)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial GRZ Partner in Sweden, focused on customer self-sufficiency in electricity and green transition energy systems, with cutting-edge hydrogen knowledge.
  • eRevo (Switzerland)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial GRZ Partner in Switzerland. Since April 2024, eRevo AG has installed the world's first building-integrated hydrogen ecosystem, proving seasonal storage of large amounts of energy by hydrogen. CEO: Gregor Züst.
  • fischer Power Solutions (Germany)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial GRZ Partner in Germany. Manufacturer of high-performance lithium-ion battery systems and supplier of hydrogen-based electricity storage systems; part of the fischer group.
  • H2CoreSystems (Germany)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial GRZ Partner in Germany. December 2025: H2 Core Systems rolled out rent-to-learn hydrogen tech in Denmark with GRZ Technologies.
  • H2 Power'n'Heat (Germany)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial GRZ Partner in Germany, based in Potsdam.
  • HECHT cryo & gas expert GmbH (Germany)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial GRZ Partner in Germany. 25+ years of experience in gas-to-liquids, vacuum technology, high pressure systems, and engineering.
  • HYDS AS (Norway)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial GRZ Partner in Norway. Develops, builds, owns, and operates hydrogen plants; produces green hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives locally and at scale.
  • INERSO GmbH (Switzerland)regionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOfficial GRZ Partner in Switzerland (and beyond). Since 2016, INERSO has offered technology consulting, industrial project realization (100 kW to MW), and modular p-to-p energy systems (1-40 kW). Their partnership with GRZ Technologies gives access to GRZ's hydrogen storage and fuel cell technology used in most of their industrial projects. CEO: Fridolin Holdener.
  • Milani S.p.A. (Italy)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial GRZ Partner in Italy. Milani is active in electrical systems, automation, low voltage systems, photovoltaic systems, skid-mounted gas treatment units, and EPC for electrical, PV, and hydrogen solutions.
  • Mitsubishi Corporation Technos (Japan)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial GRZ Partner in Japan. Mitsubishi Corporation Technos provides highly unique functions and products for the manufacturing industry, including a strong network with advanced technology suppliers and partners.
  • SHG Supreme Hydrogen AB (Italy/Sweden)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial GRZ Partner. Founded in 2018, SHG Supreme Hydrogen AB is a Stockholm-based knowledge and engineering company developing circular, green, and emission-free energy solutions using hydrogen.
  • Simplifhy SB s.r.l. (Italy)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial GRZ Partner in Italy. Italian solution provider in Villasanta (MB) offering strategies and systems for industry decarbonization through hydrogen as energy medium and alternative fuel. Single point of contact for hydrogen production, transport, and use.
  • Skai Energies Ltd. (Australia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial GRZ Partner in Australia. Australian hydrogen solutions project developer and technology supplier, guiding organisations through their transition to hydrogen-based clean energy. Leverages partnerships with Green Hydrogen Systems, Nilsson Energy, and GRZ Technologies for localized green power generation, storage, and utilisation.
  • STS - Sales Technology & Services Ltd. (Israel)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial GRZ Partner in Israel. Privately owned company with 20+ years of experience representing international companies in the Israeli industrial sector (Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Chemical, General Industries).
  • Vivestar (Uruguay)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial GRZ Partner in Uruguay. Engineering, innovation, and project development company specializing in technology integration and energy transition/decarbonization solutions. Leading the Vivestar Technologies H2 Hub pioneering center in Uruguay dedicated to applied hydrogen solutions, inaugurated April 24.
  • Volta Swiss (Switzerland)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial GRZ Partner in Switzerland. Provides energy independence for households and industry through solar-based power production with battery and hydrogen storage, including carbon-neutral hydrogen-based energy storage and supply, and industry decarbonization with CO₂ recycling.
  • Schnyder IngenieureminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering partner in the consortium that co-developed the HyCo 10-220 thermochemical compressor deployment at Visp, alongside The Ark Foundation, SFOE/BFE, EPFL Valais/Wallis, Arxada, and Messer.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

GRZ Technologies competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • ITM Power: UK-listed broad hydrogen incumbent supplying PEM electrolyzers and refueling infrastructure to industrial and mobility customers. Overlaps with GRZ in the hydrogen refueling station value chain and industrial customer base, though ITM does not offer solid-state storage or thermochemical compression.
  • Nel ASA: Broad hydrogen incumbent covering electrolyzers, hydrogen refueling stations, and mechanical hydrogen compression. Competes with GRZ on the refueling and compression side (HyCo HRS) and overlaps on industrial gas customer accounts, though Nel's compression is mechanical rather than thermochemical.
  • Plug Power: US-listed broad hydrogen platform spanning electrolyzers, fuel cells, and refueling infrastructure. Comparable in industrial and mobility hydrogen customer base, with overlapping go-to-market motion (enterprise field sales) but no metal-hydride storage or thermochemical compression offering.

Direct peers

  • GKN Hydrogen: Closest direct competitor to GRZ: GKN Hydrogen develops metal-hydride-based solid-state hydrogen storage systems for stationary and mobile applications. Directly comparable in core technology (metal hydrides) and target use cases (industrial buffering, refueling, backup power).
  • McPhy Energy: European hydrogen equipment specialist supplying electrolyzers and solid-state hydrogen storage for industrial and mobility applications. Directly comparable in product scope (hydrogen storage and refueling infrastructure) and target customers (industrial, mobility, utility).
  • PDC Machines: US-based manufacturer of mechanical diaphragm and piston hydrogen compressors serving industrial gas, refueling, and laboratory applications. Directly comparable to GRZ's HyCo product line on the hydrogen compression function, though PDC uses mechanical compression rather than thermochemical.

Emerging players

  • Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies: Adjacent hydrogen carrier technology player using Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC) instead of metal hydrides for hydrogen storage and transport. Comparable as a hydrogen-logistics/storage peer in industrial and mobility applications, but uses a fundamentally different storage chemistry.
  • Sunfire: German power-to-X specialist offering SOEC electrolyzers and methanation (Sabatier) technology, directly comparable to GRZ's UPSOM methanation reactor. Overlaps in Power-to-Gas value chain partnerships with gas utilities and industrial off-takers in DACH.

Others

  • H2 Green Steel / Stegra: Large-scale green-hydrogen-powered steel venture and adjacent demand-side partner. Comparable as a downstream offtaker in the same hydrogen value chain, and relevant to GRZ's industrial hydrogen distribution economics, though not a technology peer.

Regional players

  • Burkhardt Compression: Swiss/German reciprocating compressor manufacturer that was historically a development partner of GRZ (per 2020 Startupticker coverage). Comparable on hydrogen and industrial gas compression applications, though Burkhardt's portfolio is mechanical compression, primarily in European industrial markets.

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Frequently asked questions about GRZ Technologies

What does GRZ Technologies do?

GRZ Technologies manufactures and sells engineered solid-state hydrogen storage and thermochemical compression systems built on patented metal-hydride alloys. Its core offerings include the DASH storage family (M-Series, C-Series, Power-to-Power), the HyCo hydrogen compression family (industrial compressors, HyCo HRS refueling stations, and FLEXI HyCo for labs), and the UPSOM methanation reactor for Power-to-Gas. These products serve industrial, utility, mobility, and laboratory customers as engineered project-based equipment sales.

Is GRZ Technologies a public or private company?

GRZ Technologies is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.

When was GRZ Technologies founded?

GRZ Technologies was founded in 2017. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is GRZ Technologies based?

GRZ Technologies is headquartered in Sion, Switzerland, in the Europe region.

How does GRZ Technologies make money?

Six revenue lines are on record. Industrial hydrogen system sales (DASH storage) is the primary driver. The others are hydrogen compressor equipment sales (HyCo), OEM distribution of FLEXI HyCo via KEP/Setaram, specialty equipment and integrated project systems (UPSOM, DHC), partner-channel sales and after-sales support and engineering and project services.

Who are GRZ Technologies's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are ITM Power, Nel ASA and Plug Power. Direct peers are GKN Hydrogen, McPhy Energy and PDC Machines. Emerging players are Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies and Sunfire. H2 Green Steel / Stegra is listed as an others. Burkhardt Compression is listed as a regional player.

Does GRZ Technologies have an API?

No public API is recorded for GRZ Technologies.

What industry is GRZ Technologies in?

GRZ Technologies's product category is Hydrogen Energy Storage and Compression Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAFAEAG, Hydrogen Storage Materials & Solid-State Storage (Metal Hydrides, Adsorbents), with a secondary code of EUAFAEAH, Hydrogen Compression, Liquefaction & Conditioning Equipment (Balance-of-Plant). Its NAICS code is 333912 and its SIC code is 3561.

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startupticker.chRecognition for cleantech startups: Watt d’Or holds final prizeThe Swiss Federal Office of Energy held the final edition of the Watt d'Or Energy prize, awarding four projects including two involving Swiss startups. EPFL spinoffs GRZ-Technologies and Divea won the energy technologies category for the GreenGas project, which advances sector coupling, decarbonization, and seasonal storage technologies. Additionally, the Canton of Fribourg awarded GreenGT CHF 290,000 for its H2TICE project demonstrating hydrogen retrofitting of heavy-duty trucks, while Composite Recycling won the opportunity to pitch at the World Economic Forum in Davos.Grz-TechnologiesGRZ TechnologiesGRZ Technologies is promoting its DASH M-Series, a modular solid-state hydrogen storage system designed for residential, industrial, and large-scale applications. The technology offers high storage density of up to 30 kg H2 per cubic meter with a service life exceeding 20 years, eliminating the need for costly compression or liquefaction processes.HirectHIRECT partners with GRZ Switzerland for Green Hydrogen TechnologiesHind Rectifiers Limited (HIRICT) has entered into a partnership with GRZ Technologies Ltd of Switzerland to collaborate on green hydrogen technologies. This alliance allows HIRECT to integrate GRZ's expertise in renewable energy storage and power conversion, such as Solid State Hydrogen Storage, into its offerings for localized green power generation. The move is intended to support India's carbon-neutral goals and expand the company's presence in the Green Hydrogen Economy.EnergynewsSabancı Ventures Ignites Green Hydrogen Future with GRZ Technologies InvestmentSabancı Ventures has made a strategic investment in GRZ Technologies SA, a Swiss company specializing in hydrogen storage solutions, aiming to strengthen its position in the green hydrogen ecosystem. This investment supports Sabancı's broader sustainability strategy and its commitment to achieving zero-emission targets. The partnership highlights the increasing importance of effective hydrogen storage as the industry transitions to clean energy.startupticker.chUne participation stratégique pour booster GRZAuto AG Group is participating in GRZ, a hydrogen storage and thermal compression technology company, to expand its alternative propulsion capabilities, particularly in emission-free hydrogen. Auto AG plans to sell GRZ installations and components and provide service and maintenance, alongside its H2Genset generator. CEO Marc Ziegler called the move a further step in building hydrogen expertise.swisstradeSwiss TradeAuto AG Group has acquired shares in GRZ Technologies, a spin-off from EPFL, to establish a strategic partnership focused on hydrogen energy solutions. The transport company intends to leverage this collaboration to develop competencies for hydrogen-powered buses and commercial vehicles while expanding its hydrogen competence center. Additionally, Auto AG plans to sell GRZ systems and provide servicing and maintenance activities.Lucerne-BusinessAuto AG Group joins forces with GRZ TechnologiesAuto AG Group is entering into a strategic partnership with GRZ Technologies to enhance its capabilities in hydrogen-powered buses and commercial vehicles. The partnership involves Auto AG acquiring shares in GRZ Technologies, which specializes in renewable energy storage and thermal hydrogen solutions. This initiative is part of Auto AG's investment in its hydrogen competence center and aims to develop innovative solutions in the hydrogen sector.