Founded in 2025, SMART+IONS is an energy technology company based on research conducted at Tampere University. The company develops next-generation reversible fuel cell and electrolysis technologies aimed at improving renewable energy storage and enabling cost-effective green hydrogen production.
SMART+IONS combines electricity generation and hydrogen production within a single system. Its technology is designed for a wide range of applications across the energy, aviation, maritime, and hydrogen sectors, where flexible and scalable energy solutions are required.
Impact
SMART+IONS develops technologies that support the transition to a low-carbon energy economy. Its solutions enable more efficient utilization and storage of renewable energy while facilitating the production of green hydrogen and synthetic fuels.
The company contributes to the advancement of the hydrogen economy and supports European energy resilience by providing new technologies for the generation, storage, and use of clean energy.
Background
SMART+IONS builds on research carried out at Tampere University and Aalto University in the fields of fuel cell technology, materials engineering, energy systems, and hydrogen production. The commercialization of the research results was supported through Business Finland’s Research to Business (R2B) funding.
SMART+IONS is an example of how university research can be transformed into innovative solutions that address the growing need for sustainable energy systems and the emerging hydrogen economy.