About
Founded in 2022, Plankt-on is a private headquartered in Italy with approximately 1-10 employees specializing in Hydrogen, Solar.
Plankt-on is an early-stage renewable energy and hydrogen startup focused on developing plankton-like protocells that mimic natural photosynthesis. The technology combines artificial plastids and CO2-enzyme organelles to produce oxygen and formate from light, water, and CO2. Formate serves as a safe chemical precursor for green hydrogen production via catalytic conversion. The approach is designed to be simpler and more cost-effective than conventional electrochemical hydrogen production, with potential applications in rooftop installations and off-grid areas. The project is part of the EU's European Innovation Council Pathfinder Open 2022 initiative and involves an interdisciplinary consortium of research institutions including INSTM, CEA, CIC biomaGUNE, and universities.
Headquarters
Italy
Founded
2022
Employees
1-10
Company Type
Private
Funding Stage
Early-stage / Research