University of Cambridge Spin-off Develops Innovative Green Hydrogen Production Method
KI Hydrogen, a startup that graduated from the University of Cambridge’s Carbon13 program (Cohort 4), has secured approximately £470,000 ($605,000) in funding from Innovate UK for its groundbreaking waste biomass-to-hydrogen process. The company has developed an innovative method to produce green hydrogen through electrolysis using waste biomass feedstocks such as wood or paper.
Key Points:
- KI Hydrogen’s process costs around $2/kg and requires 50% less energy than conventional green hydrogen production methods.
- The project was selected by Innovate UK due to its innovation and scalability, standing out among 1,911 applicants.
- KI Hydrogen will collaborate with the Birmingham Energy Institute in the next phase of development.
Koji Muto, Co-Founder and CEO at KI Hydrogen, expressed gratitude towards the team, particularly COO Carl Banbury, PhD, for his dedication and hard work in securing the funding. Banbury acknowledged the collaborative effort on LinkedIn, stating that the application process helped shape the company’s vision for the year ahead.
The funding from Innovate UK highlights the growing interest in sustainable hydrogen production methods. In May, Gloucestershire-based company Wild Hydrogen unveiled plans to produce hydrogen from waste wood, plants, and compost, with a commercial demonstrator scheduled for 2026.
As the demand for clean energy solutions continues to rise, startups like KI Hydrogen are at the forefront of developing innovative technologies to produce green hydrogen more efficiently and cost-effectively. The support from Innovate UK and the collaboration with the Birmingham Energy Institute will undoubtedly accelerate KI Hydrogen’s progress in bringing its waste biomass-to-hydrogen process to market.
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