Accelerated Catalyst Development

Faster route to your optimal catalyst and process

Identifying the right catalyst and reaction conditions can be a complex and time-consuming process. Umicore's High-Throughput Experimentation (HTE) capabilities help accelerate catalyst and process development by enabling the rapid evaluation of multiple catalysts, ligands, and reaction parameters in parallel.

By combining advanced automation with deep catalysis expertise and access to a broad catalyst and ligand portfolio, we generate reliable data that supports faster decision-making and more efficient development programs.

While our next-generation HTE platform is currently being implemented, and being ready for operation in January 2027, customers can already benefit from Umicore's catalyst screening and development expertise today. Early projects can be initiated now, creating a seamless path toward future high-throughput capabilities.

Why partner with Umicore?

Successful screening of catalytic reactions requires more than automation. It requires scientific expertise, access to the right catalyst technologies, and the ability to translate data into meaningful development decisions.

Umicore combines decades of catalysis experience with extensive ligand and catalyst libraries and advanced screening capabilities to help customers identify promising solutions faster while reducing development effort.

From screening to scalable solutions

Our capabilities support a wide range of catalytic applications with a unique own product portfolio especially in homogeneous hydrogenation, cross-coupling, and metathesis chemistry. Combined with process development expertise and the capability to supply with a large variety of different catalysts, ligands and ligand precursors, we enable customers to move rapidly and efficiently from early evaluation to scalable solutions.

 Whether you are exploring a new catalytic pathway, optimizing an existing reaction, or evaluating catalyst options, our teams work closely with you to generate insights that accelerate progress and support informed decision-making.

Ready to accelerate your next project?

Connect with our experts to discuss how accelerated catalyst development can support your goals.