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On March 11, 2025, Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (“Advent” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) and Advent’s wholly owned Greek subsidiary, Advanced Energy Technologies S.A. have each signed the grant agreement for the Company’s monumental RHyno Project. The EU Innovation Fund grant will provide Advent with €34,534,318 in non-dilutive funding over the lifetime of the project, with funding to be received incrementally contingent upon completion of certain performance milestones.
The Advent Renewable Hydrogen Innovative Technologies (“RHyno”) project involves the establishment of infrastructure for developing innovative fuel cells, electrolysers, and their key components including Advent’s ground-breaking Membrane Electrode Assembly technology at a megawatt (MW) scale. RHyno aims to pioneer the use of innovative materials to enhance power density and lifespan while significantly reducing the weight and volume of power systems through a streamlined balance of plant.
The state-of-the-art facility is designed to optimize production processes, boost efficiency, and industrialize fuel cell and electrolyser technologies. These advancements are essential for decarbonizing carbon intense industries, such as the aviation, maritime and heavy-duty automotive sectors, which Advent believes will hold further potential for spillover to other sectors.
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information furnished under this Item 8.01, including the press release attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.
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| 99.1 | Press release dated March 11, 2025 | |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: March 11, 2025
| Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. | ||
| By: | /s/ Gary Herman | |
| Name: | Gary Herman | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
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Exhibit 99.1
Advent Technologies and the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive
Agency (CINEA) Sign €34.5 Million EU Innovation Fund Grant Agreement
LIVERMORE, CA and ATHENS, GR--(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)-- Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADN) (“Advent” or the “Company”), an innovation-driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology space, is pleased to announce that the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) and Advent’s wholly owned Greek subsidiary, Advanced Energy Technologies S.A. have each signed the grant agreement for the Company’s monumental RHyno Project. This EU Innovation Fund grant will provide Advent with €34,534,318 in non-dilutive funding over the lifetime of the project, with funding to be received incrementally contingent upon completion of certain performance milestones.
Dr. Nora Gourdoupi, Senior Vice President, Corporate Business Development and leader of the RHyno project commented “I am very proud of our team, and especially Dr. Olga Bereketidou, who demonstrated strong commitment in getting this project over the finish line. We met all the technical challenges head on and laid out a realistic and manageable road map for the completion of this project. The RHyno project is a big win for everyone at Advent, and it will certainly be a big win for Kozani, the Region of Western Macedonia, and the country of Greece.”
Jim Coffey, Advent’s Chief Operating Officer added “The RHyno project will be transformative. It is the result of many years of hard work and dedication put in by our teams in Patras, Kozani, and Athens, Greece. The project positions the Company extremely well for the development of strong industrial partnerships, collaborations with top academic institutions, and validates our recent outreach efforts to municipal and government leaders in Kozani and Athens.”
Gary Herman, Chief Executive Officer stated, “Everyone on the team worked very hard for this achievement. Advent had the highest ranking amongst all the 337 proposals submitted in the Innovation Fund 2023 Call from across Europe. We thank our Advent colleagues, and especially our advisor on this project, PwC Greece (PwC) and its responsible engagement leader, Mr. Iannis Voutsinos. We would also like to thank the collaborative efforts of Mr. Ioannis Kaltsas, Head of Division at the European Investment Bank, and Mr. Georgios Amanatides, the Regional Governor of Western Macedonia who were instrumental and contributed to our success.
About RHyno Project
The Advent Renewable Hydrogen Innovative Technologies (RHyno) project involves the establishment of infrastructure for developing innovative fuel cells, electrolysers, and their key components including Advent ground-breaking Membrane Electrode Assembly technology at a megawatt (MW) scale. RHyno aims to pioneer the use of innovative materials to enhance power density and lifespan while significantly reducing the weight and volume of power systems through a streamlined balance of plant.
The state-of-the-art facility is designed to optimize production processes, boost efficiency, and industrialize fuel cell and electrolyser technologies. These advancements are essential for decarbonizing carbon intense industries, such as the aviation, maritime and heavy-duty automotive sectors, with further potential for spillover to other sectors, positioning Advent at the forefront of the clean energy transition.
About the EU Innovation Fund
The EU Innovation Fund is one of the world’s largest funding programmes for the commercial demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies, aiming to bring to market industrial solutions to decarbonize Europe and support its transition to climate neutrality. Among the wide range of financial instruments available on the EU level, it plays a unique role due to its size and focus on the last steps in the rollout of innovative clean tech.
About Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc.
Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. is a U.S. corporation operating in the fuel cell, methanol, and hydrogen technology sector. Advent focuses on developing membranes, the Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA), and the fuel cell stack, the most critical components of the fuel cell system. Advent is headquartered in Livermore, CA, with offices in Athens and Patras, Greece. The Company holds approximately 150 patents related to HT-PEM fuel cell technology. Advent’s fuel cells enable the use of green eFuels (eMethanol), renewable natural gas, or hydrogen on board. The HT-PEM fuel cells are highly efficient in terms of thermal management and highly resilient under extreme environmental conditions, offering an “Any Fuel. Anywhere.” platform. Applications include stationary, portable, data center, off-grid power generation markets, and heavy-duty mobility (automotive, aviation, and marine).
For more information, visit www.advent.energy.
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