Hydrogen and Innovation: Athena Hosts LEONE Project Partners
11 November 2026
On 10 November, Athena welcomed the partners of the LEONE Project – LEan Optimisation of Novel Electrolysers to its headquarters to review ongoing activities and discuss the next steps towards more efficient, sustainable and competitive hydrogen production.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the organisations involved in the project: Pietro Fiorentini, the project coordinator, 2RZ, the University of Padua – Department of Chemical Sciences, and the UniSMART Foundation.
The day provided an important opportunity for discussion on the project's progress and upcoming phases, encouraging the exchange of knowledge and expertise among the partners.
The meeting also gave participants the opportunity to gain a closer insight into Athena's manufacturing operations through a tour of its main production departments. This was an opportunity to highlight the company's experience in the design and manufacture of gaskets and technical industrial components.
As part of the LEONE Project, Athena contributes its expertise in sealing systems to the study of new materials and sealing solutions for electrolysers, as well as to the development of material assembly processes. The aim is to help develop solutions that support the reliability and performance of these technologies.
The visit forms part of the ongoing collaboration established through the LEONE Project, confirming the value of synergy between industry and the research community in developing innovative solutions for the hydrogen value chain.
By participating in this initiative, Athena reaffirms its commitment to research and technological innovation, contributing its know-how to the development of industrial solutions that support the energy transition.
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Discover the initiative's objectives, the partners' expertise and Athena's contribution to developing new solutions for the hydrogen value chain.
The LEONE Project is co-financed by the Veneto Region through the ERDF Regional Programme 2021–2027, "Action 1.1.1 sub B – Hydrogen", as part of the Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) 2021–2027.
