Velocys is an advanced technology company commercializing processing systems to solve some of the energy and chemical industries' most daunting challenges. Velocys, which Columbus-based research and development giant Battelle founded in 2001, employs about 65 people. Located in Plain City, the company is a chemical processor manufacturer that works with oil, gas, and fuel companies to provide them with cost-efficient technologies. Velocys is a leader in the field of microchannel process technology with the design, construction, scale-up and testing of systems for a range of processes, including hydrogen generation and production of the next generation fuels. Both government agencies and industrial partners have invested over $100 million into Velocys' proprietary microchannel technology platform. The future looks bright.