LYON, France, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. deep-tech company MCatalysis, Inc., which develops microwave-driven catalysis technology, has established its European subsidiary, MCatalysis France, and installed its first industrial prototype at the Axel'One technology platform in Villeurbanne, in the Lyon metropolitan area. Axel'One, one of France's leading platforms for advanced materials and innovative industrial processes, will provide MCatalysis with pilot-scale equipment, shared infrastructure and technical expertise. As France's second-largest metropolitan area and leading industrial hub, Lyon is widely regarded as a European center of excellence in catalysis and chemical processes. ONLYLYON Invest supported MCatalysis' establishment by facilitating its integration into the local ecosystem and providing administrative, legal and business development assistance. Bertrand Foucher, CEO of ONLYLYON Invest, said MCatalysis' arrival "confirms Lyon's position as a global hub for chemical and environmental innovation."