01 Decarbonising what can't be electrified

Turning pollution
into power.

Fossil fuels power the modern world, and that's not changing any time soon. But with how damaging emissions are, the pressure to act is real, and it needs to be now.

Air2Energy is here to help, using retrofitting technology to keep businesses running while providing them with a sustainable energy source.

Through our retrofit system, we provide a solution that isn't 10 years away. By retrofitting an electrochemical system onto existing gas boilers, we filter CO₂ from the exhaust and convert it into electricity, turning pollution into power.

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02 The reality on the ground

You've been told to decarbonise.
You also need to keep running.

Currently, most decarbonisation paths force a choice between remaining profitable and addressing sustainability.

But what if you want both?

Air2Energy is the third path: prioritising both, and allowing our customers to remain operational whilst meeting their targets.

Mining, marine, gas boilers…

30%

of global CO₂ comes from hard-to-abate sectors where electrification isn't currently possible.

IEA · 2024

03 The technology

At Air2Energy, we are making pollution an asset.

Our technology and chemical process is what makes our solution innovative. Our solution involves filtering CO₂ instead of letting it escape and pollute the atmosphere, then converting that waste into energy for the building to utilise.

01 · FILTER

By attaching the system to the exhaust of the gas boiler, CO₂ is filtered with little to no operational changes throughout the whole process.

02 · CONVERT

An electrochemical reaction converts the captured CO₂ into usable electricity.

03 · POWER

The building is then given clean electricity to use however they want, ultimately reducing energy costs and Scope 1 emissions.

Annotated system schematic

04 Where it works

Are you a building that runs on gas? Then we are perfect for you.

Building owners and commercial property groups are our primary market, with NABERS-rated buildings still using gas as our current priority.

If you feel this suits you, reach out to us now to get chatting on how Air2Energy can help your business.

But this is just our current plan. Where will we be in 10 years?

In the future we are looking to expand into the manufacturing and mining industries, and eventually into the marine industry. But for now, as we prototype and pilot our designs, we are targeting the gas boiler industry.

05 The founders

Co-founder & Co-CEO

Andrew Smithyman

Backed by degrees in Business (Finance) and Sustainability and Environment at UTS, coupled with a Diploma in Innovation, Andrew was driven to create Air2Energy to make decarbonisation profitable and build a sustainable solution to the global pollution problem. With experience running ventures across industries from aquaculture to biotech, together with his proficiency in pitching and running a startup, Andrew is well-versed in the business world and drives the company forward towards success.

Co-founder & Co-CEO

Kirah Godsell

With an extensive background in Advanced Science and a Diploma in Innovation, Kirah provides Air2Energy with a technical foundation and an understanding of the clear gap in the market for decarbonisation systems that are currently failing at an electrochemical level. Sustainability and systems complexity are at the forefront of her abilities, giving the team a sophisticated advantage as a startup creating an innovative yet green solution.

Meet the team:

With two UTS advisors, Paul Brown and Qiang Fu, guiding us, Air2Energy has the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and learn from their experience to best ensure the prosperity of the business.

Through participation in the CSIRO ON Accelerate program, the team was also given access to Paul Butler, an advisor with an expansive background in electrical engineering, VC and CEO experience. He provided the team with copious amounts of wisdom and guidance, and successfully led them to graduating the ON Accelerate program.

Starting as an intern in early 2026, Georgia Dewar has a background in Product Design with strong skills in innovation and critical thinking, which has assisted the company in its initial product designs and creative ideation. As a current university student, her involvement in the company has been valuable while also allowing her to expand her knowledge and skills in product design.

Andrew Coorey is the lead engineer at Air2Energy, with an advanced background in mechatronics and mechanical engineering. Through his vast experience and valuable insight, he has skilfully led the design and development of our product and assisted in the chemical configuration of the internal designs.

Turning pollution into power.

You've been told to decarbonise. You also need to keep running.