Fernando Canale

Leading a Deep Tech startup transforming non-recyclable plastic waste into Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(SAF) and Green Hydrogen. Developing advanced catalytic processes (hierarchical Ni-Mo zeolites and dry scrubbing systems) to drastically reduce OPEX. Currently accelerated by Naturgy, with active commercial

validation pipelines with major waste managers like Saica.

International initiative led by French President Emmanuel Macron to foster cooperation across the Mediterranean. Represented Spain as a civil delegate for Energy Transition in diplomatic summits.

Designed, presented, and implemented #Byte4MED, one of 15 sustainability projects officially backed by national governments, the EU Commission, and the World Bank. Succeeded the Country Manager of Google Spain/Portugal as the leader of the delegation.

University of Málaga spin-off that converts unrecyclable plastics into low-emission fuels via pyrolysis. Led the technology scale-up, secured strategic partnerships, and raised equity-free funding from EIT InnoEnergy and EIT Climate-KIC. Featured in National Geographic and recognized with over 18

international and national innovation awards.