Catalytic Advances Program

Catalytic Advances Program (CAP)

The Catalytic Advances Program (CAP) by The Catalyst Group Resources (TCGR) is a member-driven R&D consortium focused on advancing catalysis, catalyst-using industries, and separations technologies. CAP brings together leading industry experts and organizations to address key technical and strategic challenges while delivering insights that support real-world industrial applications.

More than traditional academic research, CAP is a strategy-centered R&D platform that connects industry needs with academic expertise through strong university partnerships. Members receive focused reports on key developments and can help guide research topics, ensuring the program addresses the most relevant challenges. Designed for the industry, by the industry®, CAP serves as a collaborative platform exploring innovations shaping catalyst development, separation technologies, and industrial processes. The program tracks critical areas such as catalyst optimization, process scale-up, digitalization, circularity, and the energy transition, translating complex developments into actionable guidance for members.

University Lab Partnerships

Our Legacy of Leadership

Since 1995, CAP has tracked and influenced critical shifts in the industrial catalyst market. Expanding from a focus on catalyst synthesis (2001–2010) to addressing digitalization, process technology and manufacturing scale-up (2011–present), CAP continually evolves to tackle regulatory impacts, energy transition and sustainable advancements in the global catalyst industry. Today, CAP is recognized as a premier R&D intelligence resource, supporting members with data on market trends, economic impacts and the future of industrial catalysis.

Core Sectors of Expertise

The CAP program focuses on key sectors including:

Refining & Petrochemicals

Refining & Petrochemicals

Refining & Petrochemicals

Fine & Specialty Chemicals

Refining & Petrochemicals

Pharmaceuticals

Key Benefits of CAP Membership

As a CAP member, your organization will gain exclusive access to high-level research, collaborative opportunities and advisory support. Here’s what membership offers:

Access to Advanced Research and Expertise

1. Access to Advanced Research and Expertise

Exclusive Technical Reports: CAP members receive three annual reports covering the latest in catalysis, peer-reviewed by leading scientists and industry experts. Recent studies include:

  • Advances in Catalysts for Value Addition of Waste Polymers and Biomass
  • Catalyst Deactivation Related to Processing New Feedstocks
  • Membrane Reactors for e-Fuel Production via CO₂ Hydrogenation

Real-Time Updates: Stay informed with weekly email updates from TCGR’s experts, providing insights on new developments, critical advancements and commercial opportunities.

Industry Collaboration

2. Industry Collaboration

Virtual Sessions: Connect with industry leaders and peers at exclusive events and virtual sessions designed to foster knowledge sharing on technical and business challenges.

ActiProjects: Engage in exclusive R&D collaborations, providing a platform for partnerships on technical and commercial advancements.

Expert Advisory Services - Energy & Catalysis and Energy Transformation

3. Expert Advisory Services

Dialog Group® Support: Tap into the expertise of over 165 industry leaders with an average of 30+ years of experience. The Dialog Group® offers personalized support, addressing questions and providing in-depth analysis.

Data-Driven Risk Management: CAP studies deliver actionable insights on catalyst processes, regulatory impacts and sustainability advancements, empowering members to optimize investment and business planning.

Analytics Expertise

4. Confidentiality and Customization

Secure, Member-Exclusive Content: All CAP reports, analyses and discussions are confidential and exclusively available to members.

Tailored Research Agenda: Member-driven research topics ensure CAP studies align with your organization’s unique needs, providing relevant customized insights.

Unlock Your Company's Potential

The Catalyst Group is here to transform your challenges into opportunities and your opportunities into success.