Our story does not have one clear beginning, but it certainly goes back to our student years — long before today’s widely discussed climate scenarios and policies. It began to take a more concrete shape in 2020, when two long-time friends decided, simply put, to do something for a better world. By combining technical knowledge with business expertise, we founded NANO Advanced as an umbrella company for our activities in the development of technologies for the production, storage and use of hydrogen.
NANO Advanced is a Czech start-up focused on developing technologies for green energy. We aim to support the expansion of the hydrogen economy and contribute to climate protection by reducing emissions, using renewable resources and strengthening Europe’s strategic security by increasing its energy independence from imported fossil fuels.
In 2024, MND a.s., a company belonging to the KKCG Group, joined NANO Advanced as a capital partner. MND aims to establish a significant position in the field of renewable energy through its own projects.
“Our vision is for hydrogen to become a standard part of energy infrastructure. Its production and use should be accessible, efficient and safe — from small local solutions to industrial operations.”
Pavel is a financial expert and manager who gained experience in various positions in corporate and project banking at a leading German-Austrian banking group. He initially specialized in the operation, investment and financing methodology of renewable energy projects.
He subsequently applied this experience as CFO of a leading Czech supplier of renewable energy projects within an international holding group, covering the development and production of components, project design and construction, as well as the management and development of related start-ups.
Jakub earned his Ph.D. from the University of Victoria in Canada in the field of surface electrochemistry and electrocatalysis. He is the author of more than one hundred scientific publications in prestigious journals. His main focus is on laying the foundations, developing materials and commercializing technologies for a sustainable energy transition.
