BeFC Bioenzymatic Fuel Cells Email Format
Renewable Energy Semiconductor ManufacturingAuvergne-rhône-alpes, France11-50 Employees
BeFC Bioenzymatic Fuel Cells develops power systems that generate electricity from sugars using enzymes, creating a metal-free energy source for low-power devices. Situated within renewable energy and semiconductor manufacturing, the company aims to offer an organic alternative to traditional batteries for connected products. Because the energy conversion relies on biological catalysts rather than metals, disposal and end-of-life recycling can be simpler. Its target markets include medical and health devices, logistics sensors, defense applications, and broader Internet of Things deployments. BeFC is based in Grenoble, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, and operates with a relatively small team. In 2020, the company introduced a paper-based, ultra-thin, portable biofuel cell system that uses enzymatic catalysts to convert sugars and oxygen into electricity.