Azotera
Develops reversible ammonia solutions for critical power, fertilizer production, and long-duration energy storage, using additive-manufactured solid-oxide electrolyzer/synthesis systems.
- CEO / Founder
- Christopher E. Wood
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Early Stage
- Total Funding
- $674,915
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- National Science Foundation; Washington State Department of Commerce
Technology & Products
Key Products
DPP-AM printer (Dry Powder Pressing Additive Manufacturing); direct ammonia synthesis system built on a high-temperature solid-oxide electrolyzer
Technological Advantage
Licensed novel material set and manufacturing process from Washington State University combining vanadia-yttria co-doped zirconia electrodes with additive manufacturing. The process is protected by patents and trade secrets, and the company has received SBIR grants from NSF and NASA to advance the technology from TRL3 to TRL4.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces electrolyzer cost and enables high-pressure hydrogen production by using additive ceramic fabrication to create monolithic structures with embedded microchannels, improving efficiency and durability while lowering manufacturing costs.
How They Differentiate
Unlike traditional electrolyzer manufacturers that use conventional ceramic processing, AEM uses additive manufacturing to create monolithic ceramic structures with embedded microchannels, enabling higher performance and lower cost.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Clean energy producers, hydrogen and ammonia manufacturers, aerospace and defense entities, government agencies
Industry Verticals
Clean energy; Hydrogen production; Ammonia production; Aerospace; Defense
Competitors
Nel Hydrogen; Sunfire; Electric Hydrogen; Verdagy
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Received $274,915 NSF SBIR Phase I grant and $200,000 Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grant from Washington State Commerce in 2024.
Major Milestones
2023: Company founded; 2024: Awarded $200,000 Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grant; 2024: NSF SBIR Phase I grant for Dry Powder Pressing Additive Manufacturing
Notable Customers
NASA; Washington State University