NANO Advanced is a Czech start-up focused on developing technologies for green energy. We aim to support the expansion of the hydrogen economy and contribute to climate protection by reducing emissions, using renewable resources and strengthening Europe’s strategic security by increasing its energy independence from imported fossil fuels.
In 2024, MND a.s., a company belonging to the KKCG Group, joined NANO Advanced as a capital partner. MND aims to establish a significant position in the field of renewable energy through its own projects.
“Our vision is for hydrogen to become a standard part of energy infrastructure. Its production and use should be accessible, efficient and safe — from small local solutions to industrial operations.”
Jakub earned his Ph.D. from the University of Victoria in Canada in the field of surface electrochemistry and electrocatalysis. He is the author of more than one hundred scientific publications in prestigious journals. His main focus is on laying the foundations, developing materials and commercializing technologies for a sustainable energy transition.
Pavel is a financial expert and manager who gained experience in various positions in corporate and project banking at a leading German-Austrian banking group. He initially specialized in the operation, investment and financing methodology of renewable energy projects.
He subsequently applied this experience as CFO of a leading Czech supplier of renewable energy projects within an international holding group, covering the development and production of components, project design and construction, as well as the management and development of related start-ups.
Our team consists of experienced scientists, designers, technologists, and engineers, complemented by specialists in automation and service. In addition, we collaborate with a wide network of top subcontractors from the Czech Republic and abroad.
The idea of founding NANO Advanced was born from the belief that technologies can change the world — but only when they move beyond the laboratory and into real-world practice.
Our founders are passionate kayakers, and during their journeys on rivers around the world, they witnessed firsthand how human activity is transforming the planet. Even then, they realized they did not want to merely observe this destruction, but to actively contribute to environmental protection. That is why they combined their scientific and managerial expertise to create a company that not only develops, but also truly implements technologies for the hydrogen economy.
While Jakub Drnec brings expertise in nanomaterials, catalysis, and electrochemistry, Pavel Srbecký is responsible for strategy, financing, and the development of energy projects. Together, they have built a team that connects science, engineering, and business with a single goal — accelerating the transition to clean energy.