Strategic Collaboration

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Advancing clean energy innovation through strategic partnerships with leading funders and research institutions.

$1,470,000
Total Project Value
$411,370
NGIF Contribution
28%
NGIF Funding Share
2022–2026
Program Duration
✓ Complete
Project Status
Our Partners

Funding Partners

MATi is proud to have received support from Canada's leading clean energy funding organizations.

$411,370
Contribution
Primary Funder

Natural Gas Innovation Fund

The Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF) is Canada's premier program for funding innovative natural gas technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help the industry transition toward a cleaner future.

NGIF supported MATi through their Industry Grant program, recognizing the breakthrough potential of molten alloy reactor technology for ultra-low emission hydrogen production from natural gas.

Program
Industry Grant (IG)
Project ID
2021-0341-H
Focus Area
Ultra-low Emission H₂
Status
✓ Successfully Completed
$1.06M
Industry Match
Research Partner

University of Calgary

MATi was founded as a University of Calgary start-up in January 2022, leveraging world-class chemical engineering research facilities and the expertise of Drs. Jingyi (Jacky) Wang and Ian Gates.

The University of Calgary provides ongoing research support, commercialization expertise, and access to the innovation ecosystem of Canada's leading energy research university.

Founded
January 2022
Principal Investigator
Dr. Ian Gates
Lead Researcher
Dr. Jingyi (Jacky) Wang
Department
Chemical & Petroleum Eng.
Investment Breakdown

Project Funding Structure

$1.47M Total Value
Industry Contribution
$1,058,630 (72%)
NGIF Contribution
$411,370 (28%)

Funded Milestones

M1
Functioning Larger-Scale Reactor
100× scale-up for both CH₄ and CO₂
✓
M2
Molten Alloy Catalyst Composition
Optimized alloys for both pathways
✓
M3
Achieving Target Conversion at Scale
85% CH₄, >90% CO₂ at full throughput
✓
M4
Detailed Design of Field Scale Pilot
Engineering design for both pathways
✓
M5
Cost Estimates for Pilot Units
CAPEX, ROI, payback period validated
✓
Partner Perspective

What Our Partners Say

"MATi's molten alloy technology represents a breakthrough approach to clean hydrogen production and carbon management — exactly the kind of innovation needed to decarbonize Canada's natural gas sector."
NG
NGIF Investment Team
Natural Gas Innovation Fund · Industry Grant Program
"Starting from fundamental research at the University of Calgary, MATi has built a systematic, rigorous program that has advanced from concept to pilot-ready technology in just four years."
UC
University of Calgary
Chemical & Petroleum Engineering · Innovation Office
Next Steps

Interested in Partnering with MATi?

MATi is actively seeking field demonstration partners, investors, and technology adopters for the next phase of development. Get in touch to discuss how we can work together.

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