At Xplora Ventures, our roots are grounded in academic research and rigorous scientific training.
Our team’s strong research background drives our ability to transform cutting-edge technology into real-world impact.
Dr Nan Yang, founder of Xplora Ventures, combines deep technical knowledge with commercial acumen and investment experience to drive innovation in renewable energy.
His passion for creating a sustainable future, paired with his multidisciplinary skills, fuels Xplora Ventures' mission to transform the way we store and utilise energy for a greener future.
A leading expert in energy and environmental catalysis from the University of Canterbury.
Alex brings his expertise in prototype development and material characterisation to drive innovation at Xplora Ventures.
We work alongside leaders who enable us to access world-class resources and accelerate our technology's development and impact. We thank our partners and supporters for their invaluable contributions.
Callaghan Innovation: Providing critical funding, technical expertise and business advices to advance our solutions.
University of Canterbury: Offering research collaboration and access to state-of-the-art facilities for material development.
Victoria University of Wellington: Contributing academic support, research expertise and co-working space to accelerate our innovation.
CreativeHQ: Supporting our innovation journey with startup acceleration and mentorship.