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Celadynetech

Chicago, US · 12 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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Celadyne develops thin, durable proton exchange membranes used in fuel cells, electrolyzers, and flow batteries, with hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysis as initial applications. It sells these membranes to industrial customers such as utilities, EPCs, and manufacturers in energy, steel, and concrete, aiming to improve durability and efficiency while reducing PFAS and iridium use.

Founders & leadership

GOGary Ong
Gary OngFounder & CEOGary Ong is founder and CEO of Celadyne, which develops proton exchange membranes for fuel cells and electrolyzers. He holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from UC Berkeley.
CSCorey Staller
Corey StallerCTO

Investors · 5

Non-dilutive funding · 10 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
Department of EnergyPhase I2023$200K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase IISTTR2022$750K
Department of EnergyPhase I2021$200K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2021$50K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase IISTTR2020$449.9K
ARPA-EPhase II2020$250K
ARPA-EPhase I2020$250K
National Science FoundationPhase I2020$225K
Department of EnergyPhase I2020$200K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2019$25K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does Celadynetech do?
Celadyne develops thin, durable proton exchange membranes used in fuel cells, electrolyzers, and flow batteries, with hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysis as initial applications. It sells these membranes to industrial customers such as utilities, EPCs, and manufacturers in energy, steel, and concrete, aiming to improve durability and efficiency while reducing PFAS and iridium use.
Who founded Celadynetech?
Celadynetech was founded by Gary Ong, Corey Staller.
Who are Celadynetech's investors?
Celadynetech's investors include Shell Ventures, Sputnik ATX, Maniv Mobility, Third Derivative, Dynamo Ventures.
Where is Celadynetech headquartered?
Celadynetech is headquartered in Chicago, US.