Metal-organic framework (MOF)-derived carbon, which contains metal nanoparticles embedded in a carbon matrix, is becoming an important group of catalysts. We report the synthesis of tungsten carbide-carbon nanocomposites using a similar concept, i.e., by pyrolysis of organotungsten compounds under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions. We characterized the product using various analytical techniques and examined its electrocatalytic activity. Two precursors, Bis(cyclopentadienyl)tungsten (IV) dichloride (Cp