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.
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Non-dilutive funding · 10 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2023 | $200K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase IISTTR | 2022 | $750K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2021 | $200K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2021 | $50K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase IISTTR | 2020 | $449.9K |
| ARPA-E | Phase II | 2020 | $250K |
| ARPA-E | Phase I | 2020 | $250K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2020 | $225K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2020 | $200K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2019 | $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.





