March 02, 2026

We are proud to share that MechSyn has been recommended for funding as one of 20 selected projects within the “Grüne Gründungen NRW” initiative under the EFRE/JTF Programme NRW 2021–2027.

This funding will enable us to build a first-of-its-kind industrial-scale mechanochemical prototype, automated and engineered for:

• Environmentally friendly manufacturing of high-performance nanomaterials
• Degradation of toxic and persistent waste streams
• Enabling sustainable materials innovation and circular value chains

Mechanochemistry allows chemical reactions to occur through mechanical energy instead of wet chemical and high-temperature processes. This approach offers significant advantages:

• Solvent-free synthesis
• Lower energy consumption
• Reduced emissions
• Safer and scalable production pathways
• New reaction routes not accessible via conventional chemistry

The recommended funding marks an important step toward large-scale sustainable material synthesis and advanced recycling technologies.

We believe mechanochemistry will become a key enabling technology for climate-neutral production and the circular economy in Europe and beyond

For further details on the funding, please refer to the following link (German):
https://www.umwelt.nrw.de/land-nordrhein-westfalen-und-eu-foerdern-20-gruene-start-ups-mit-insgesamt-107-millionen-euro

Jan 14, 2026

MechSyn will be part of ECP – The First Industry Speed Dating Event 2026!

After the great momentum of past years, we can’t wait to return and connect with inspiring minds from the chemical and materials community. ECP once again promises powerful networking, fresh industry insights, and bold ideas shaping the future.

We will present our latest breakthroughs in industrial mechanochemical material synthesis, showcasing our solutions on 4th of February 2026 in Frankfurt am Main, DECHEMA-House, Booth 7.

Curious how Mechanochemistry could boost your processes and products?

Let’s talk at ECP 2026 — we’re excited to meet you there!

Nov 14, 2025

Slush 2025 is almost here and we are excited to be part of it, as one of five startups representing NRW in Helsinki!

SLUSH is a world leading startup festival, bringing together investors, companies and startups across different tech and deeptech industries. 

Discover how we make use of groundbreaking Mechanochemistry to produce the next generation of high-performance materials for critical applications at scale. Learn how MechSyn’s innovative platform technology can unlock new performance, sustainability and market opportunities for manufacturers in the energy, e-mobility, electronics and chemical sectors.

Drop us a message if you will be attending or visit us at our booth:

📅 Nov 19-20

🌍 Helsinki, Finland

📍NRW.Global Business, AHK Pavilion (A74)

Nov 11, 2025

What happens when women working – and thriving – in tech come together at the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung?
A strong and inspiring network emerges – and that’s exactly what happened yesterday evening at the MPI in Mülheim an der Ruhr.

On the invitation of Mechsyn and in cooperation with NRW.Global Business, around 30 inspiring women – founders, experts, engineers, chemists, and other passionate professionals – gathered to learn more about the exciting journey of MechSyn and Dr. Özgül Agbaba, and to exchange ideas and experiences.

Also joining were koala startup network and Women in Tech NRW, which has already created valuable opportunities for women to connect and build a strong community.

Dr. Verena Schultz-Coulon, Administrative Director at the MPI, welcomed the participants from across North Rhine-Westphalia and highlighted the institute’s research – from its opening in 1914 up to today – also reflecting on the role women have played in its history.

The takeaway from the evening?
Networks for women matter – in their professional lives and beyond. Because exchange creates value, drives innovation in technology, and builds impact.

Oct 10, 2025

Across the world, countless scientists have been putting together tiny pieces of a new synthesis route puzzle, perhaps without imagining that one day it could grow into a large-scale tool for production. But the vision and imagination of scientists often reach far beyond what we can see.

We are pleased to announce that, as of October 10th, 2025, MechSyn GmbH has been officially founded!

After years of preparation, research, and dedication, we finally signed the contracts and took this big step together. Celebrating this moment with our incredible team and supportive friends was simply unforgettable.

MechSyn was born from years of research at the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, which is now also one of our shareholders.

With the support of the EXIST Forschungstransfer program started in april 2024, we are ready to bring mechanochemistry from the lab to industrial reality. We are deeply grateful to everyone who believed in us, shared their ideas, contributed their time, and brought their energy into this journey. You are all part of MechSyn.

A new chapter begins, turning years of research into real impact and building technologies that respect both the planet and the people. We’re looking forward to the exciting journey that lies ahead.

Your MechSyn Team

20.02.2025

It was an honour for our co-founder Christian to present MechSyn and our solutions at the INAM Demo Day 2025 in Berlin, an exciting event full of groundbreaking innovations, pitches and discussions around the topic of advanced materials.

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿’𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱🏆

A big thank you to everyone who made this possible. 🙏🏻
For us, this is a sign that mechanochemistry is gaining ground as an alternative material synthesis method and is becoming increasingly relevant as an enabler of innovation in industries that rely heavily on high-performance materials, be they catalysts, semiconductors, battery materials, fuel cell materials, power electronics or other industrial applications.

Thank you to INAM – Innovation Network for Advanced Materials, Oliver Hasse, Christopher Daubney and the whole INAM team for the organisation of the successful event and a fantastic AdMaLab Accelerator programme. 💪