The CatVIC project (Catalytic Valorization of Industrial Carbon) is a French-German initiative supported by the French and German ministries of Research, MESRI and BMBF, respectively. CatVIC project is funded by ANR and BMBF and it started in October 2019.

The project targets the development of a highly innovative Power-to-X system, based on green hydrogen production using high-temperature electrolysis technology, and on advanced catalytic options for the valorization of inevitable CO2 emissions from energy-intensive industries.

The strategic ambitions of the CatVIC partners are aligned with respect to research and innovation for the sustainable energy transition. This highly ambitious research cooperation between France and Germany will contribute to strengthen the European leadership in clean energy technologies, and will in particular support the emerging European hydrogen industry. Through this flagship project, France and Germany will position themselves as role models for the ongoing energy transition towards a low-carbon and circular economy.