Hychor
Aberdeen, GB · 2 known investors
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Hychor develops HySET, an electrochemical technology that produces green hydrogen from seawater and renewable electricity, reducing reliance on freshwater and grid connection. Spun out of the University of Aberdeen, the company works on system design, materials testing, and scale-up ahead of planned industry projects.
Founders & leadership
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Jani ShibuyainChief Executive Officer & FounderJani Shibuya is a PhD researcher from the University of Aberdeen with expertise in electrochemical energy conversion and storage, and is the CEO and Founder of Hychor, a company developing electrochemical technology for green hydrogen production from seawater.
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Alex ColledgeinChief Operating Officer & Co-FounderAlex Colledge is Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of Hychor, which develops electrochemical technology to produce green hydrogen from seawater using renewable electricity. He previously worked on the Type 26 frigate programme in engineering design, integration, and assurance roles.
Investors · 2
Companies House · registry record
View on Companies House ↗- Registered name
- HYCHOR LTD
- Company number
- SC806618
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 11 Apr 2024
- Registered office
- Unit 9 Energy Development Centre Aberdeen Energy Park, Claymore Drive, Aberdeen, AB23 8GD
- Nature of business (SIC)
- 72190 — Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
- Accounts
- last made up to 30 Apr 2025 · next due 31 Jan 2027
- Confirmation statement
- last made up to 23 Apr 2026 · next due 7 May 2027
Current officers · 2
- Jani Shibuya — director, appointed 11 Apr 2024
- Paul Tranter — director, appointed 13 Jul 2026
Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 5 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Hychor do?
- Hychor develops HySET, an electrochemical technology that produces green hydrogen from seawater and renewable electricity, reducing reliance on freshwater and grid connection. Spun out of the University of Aberdeen, the company works on system design, materials testing, and scale-up ahead of planned industry projects.
- Who founded Hychor?
- Hychor was founded by Jani Shibuya, Alex Colledge.
- Who are Hychor's investors?
- Hychor's investors include One Planet Capital, Sustainable Ventures.
- Where is Hychor headquartered?
- Hychor is headquartered in Aberdeen, GB.