Oxford, United Kingdom
OXCCU TECH LTD, founded in 2021 and headquartered in the United Kingdom, is at the forefront of transforming waste carbon into valuable resources such as fuels, chemicals, and plastics. The innovative startup leverages its proprietary one-step catalyst to efficiently convert CO2 and green hydrogen into jet fuel and other hydrocarbons, emphasizing lower costs and emissions.
The company's pioneering approach is substantiated by its creation of OX1, a demonstration plant at Oxford Airport that showcases the direct production of sustainable aviation fuel from carbon waste. This strategic move represents a paradigm shift in sustainable fuel production, emphasizing high yield and low carbon intensity.
Spun out from the University of Oxford by founders Andrew Symes and Jane Jin, with scientific contributions from Professor Peter Edwards, Dr Tiancun Xiao, and Dr Benzhen Yao, the company's commitment to circular advancement marks a significant step toward a sustainable future. Recent funding includes a £2.81M grant investment from Ricardo in November 2023, underscoring investor confidence in their disruptive technology.
