The project “New Materials for Fuel Cells — NeMaCell” carried out at Chemnitz University of Technology develops innovative materials for direct methanol fuel cells. Specifically, the transdisciplinary consortium consisting of six working groups in the natural sciences, engineering and economics deals with the following aspects: 1. Development of acid-stable, low-precious catalyst anoparticles for use as anode in a methanol fuel cell. 2. Development of a fluorine-free, methanol-resistant, mechanically and thermally stable proton conductor. 3. Development of a fuel cell system with internal water recirculation, for the use of pure methanol as fuel. 4. Development of business models for direct methanol fuel cell systems. To demonstrate the technical feasibility, a functional pattern is developed which generates electricity through the supply of air and pure methanol, which can be used to charge a mobile device via a USB port. All developments will be subject to an economic and ecological assessment during the project. As a result of the project, in addition to the scientific qualifications of the individual project participants, technology transfer will take place in Saxon small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in order to strengthen the innovation potential in the region.