A catalyst enables a chemical reaction to proceed more rapidly or along a controlled, desirable pathway by reshaping the underlying quantum energy landscape of reacting species. Catalysts are central to renewable energy technologies, where controlling electron transfer, orbital alignment, and spin states determines reaction efficiency and selectivity. When individual catalytic atoms are dispersed on a solid support, each atom becomes a quantum-active site with discrete electronic orbitals that directly interact with reactant molecules. This single-atom configuration allows unprecedented precision in tuning reaction pathways through quantum confinement and spin–orbital interactions.

Accurate Atom, Inc. has developed proprietary technologies that stabilize isolated single atoms against aggregation by engineering their local quantum environments—ensuring robust orbital anchoring and charge balance. These advances deliver:

• Unprecedented catalytic activity and selectivity through control of electronic and spin states at the atomic level;

• Reduced reliance on scarce platinum group metals (PGMs) by maximizing the quantum efficiency of each catalytic atom;

• A unified platform bridging heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, where quantum-engineered interfaces enable scalable, tunable, and sustainable catalytic performance.

Through collaboration with the Regional Quantum Innovation Engine, Accurate Atom aims to integrate quantum design principles into catalyst discovery and manufacturing, driving the regional transition toward quantum-informed clean energy technologies.