Nova Innova

Founded in 2017, Nova Innova is a private headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands with approximately 10-50 employees specializing in Hydrogen, Energy Storage, Other.

Nova Innova is a Dutch design and innovation studio founded by Ermi van Oers, specializing in bio-inspired renewable energy solutions. The company develops two flagship products: POND, a floating network powered by water microbes that monitors water quality and translates it into light displays, and Living Light, an indoor lamp powered by plant photosynthesis. Both technologies utilize microbial fuel cell technology to generate electricity from natural processes without harming ecosystems. The studio combines design, science, and technology to create systems that foster symbiosis between humans, nature, and technology. Notable projects include Park of Tomorrow in Rotterdam, the world's first park illuminated by plant-generated electricity, and public POND installations planned for Utrecht and Rotterdam in 2026. The company has received multiple awards including STARTS Prize honorary mention, Border Sessions first prize, and recognition at Dutch Design Awards.