Mote

Mote converts woody biomass waste into clean biohydrogen and permanently stores CO₂, significantly boosting hydrogen output and eliminating waste. Our patented BiCRS process supports zero-emission fuel, reduces wildfire risks, and powers off-grid systems, offering a scalable, clean energy solution.
2020
2-10
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Carbon CaptureCleanTechEnvironmental EngineeringHydrogen EnergySustainability

Innovation

Industry Problem

Mote is addressing several critical environmental and energy-related problems through its carbon removal and hydrogen production technology.

R&D Focus

Mote operates in the biomass-based carbon removal and hydrogen generation niche, specifically focusing on a low-footprint, high-yield alternative to traditional hydrogen production and carbon capture methods. Their R&D uniquely targets waste-to-energy systems that also deliver climate-positive outcomes and air quality improvements.

Innovative Solution

Mote’s solution converts woody biomass waste into clean biohydrogen and permanently stores the captured CO₂ by reacting the biomass with pure oxygen at high temperatures. Their efficient process boosts hydrogen output by 10%, halves carbon losses, and leaves zero waste by turning ash into fertiliser, which reduces emissions, supports zero-emission fuel for heavy vehicles, and lowers wildfire risk through sustainable biomass management.

Solution Effectiveness

Mote’s solution captures and stores 450,000 tons of CO₂ annually while producing 60,000 kg of clean biohydrogen per day. Their technology increases hydrogen production by 10% and improves processing throughput by 9%, cutting carbon losses by 50%. It effectively replaces emissions from field burning and landfilling, reduces wildfire risks, and powers zero-emission heavy-duty trucks and off-grid energy systems, making it a scalable, utility-ready clean energy solution.

Investment Funding

Last Funding Stage

Series A

Total Funding Amount

$8.2M

Last Funding Amount

$7.0M

Last Funding Date

March, 2025

Startup Stage

Early Stage

Lead Investors

Nella Next, Counteract, U.S. Forest Service, Preston-Werner Ventures

Revenue

$1M to $10M

People

Founders

Board Members

CEO

Products

Product

– Mote’s flagship product is its Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS) system, a patented technology that transforms woody biomass waste into clean hydrogen while capturing and permanently storing the resulting CO₂. – Customer Reviews- NA

Star Product

Mote’s BiCRS system is the star product because it is the first solution that simultaneously recovers clean energy and removes atmospheric carbon using woody biomass waste. This patented technology transforms agricultural and forestry residues into pure biohydrogen and permanently storable CO₂, combining carbon removal with domestic clean fuel production. Its end-to-end innovation, from feedstock pre-processing to hydrogen purification—positions it as a game-changer in both climate mitigation and energy transition.

Demo Product or Complete Product?

Mote launched its first technology BiCRS technology in 2020

Future Plan

Market Expansion

– In partnership with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), Mote is developing its second biomass-to-hydrogen plant in Northern California, The hydrogen produced will serve thermal power generation and transportation sectors, aligning with SMUD’s 2030 Zero Carbon Plan

Awards and Recognitions

Awards

– U.S. Department of Energy’s Carbon Negative Shot Award 2024 – California award to Mote project with SMUD 2023

Participations

– California’s ARCHES Hydrogen Hub 2023

Media Apperance

– Renewable Energy Magazine – BioMass Magazine – Biodiesel Magazine – H2 view

M&A and Collabs

Collab

Mote is partnering with Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) to expand its operations near Bakersfield, California in 2023

Collab

Mote, is collaborating with Nella Next and Preston-Werner Ventures.Mote is using this funding to deploy its Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS) technology, which converts wood and agricultural waste into clean hydrogen while permanently sequestering CO₂ in 2025