Ionomr
Ionomr Innovations Inc. designs and manufactures PFAS-free hydrocarbon ion-exchange membranes (Aemion+ AEM and Pemion PEM) used by electrolyzer and fuel cell OEMs and by chemical processing and heavy-industry operators for hydrogen, CO2 utilization, and chemical recovery applications.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersVancouver, Canada
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Ionomr does
Ionomr Innovations Inc. is a Vancouver, Canada-headquartered materials company founded in 2017 that develops and manufactures advanced ion-exchange membranes — Aemion+ (anion exchange membrane / AEM) and Pemion (proton exchange membrane / PEM) — built on proprietary hydrocarbon chemistry that is stable across the full pH range (0–14) and free of PFAS. Its membranes are designed-in components for AEM and PEM water electrolyzers, PEM fuel cells, CO2 electrolysis-to-synthetic-fuels systems, and chemical processing applications including lithium hydroxide recovery, acid recovery from mining and steel pickling, and caustic recovery in pulp and paper.
The company monetizes through direct B2B sales of membranes, catalyst-coated membranes (CCMs), gas diffusion electrodes, and ionomer dispersions to electrolyzer and fuel cell OEMs and chemical processors, supported by a technical content-marketing and sales-led go-to-market with application notes, reference designs, and webinars. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers engage via 'Get More Info' inquiry forms. The company also monetizes indirectly through strategic capital partnerships with energy and industrial corporates (Shell Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures, Tüpraş Ventures, Samsung Ventures, Asahi Kasei, Bekaert, SAIC Capital, Finindus) and non-dilutive funding (US DOE, SDTC, NRC Canada), totaling more than $48M raised since inception.
Ionomr operates R&D and manufacturing in Vancouver (corporate HQ), Rochester, NY, and a newly opened 22,000 sq ft low-volume manufacturing facility in Charlestown (Boston), MA, capable of producing up to 750,000 m² of membrane annually — equivalent to roughly 10 GW of electrolyzer/fuel cell output — with a representative office in Suzhou, China. The company employs approximately 54 professionals and has been named to Cleantech Group's Global Cleantech 100 list for four consecutive years (2022–2025).
Ionomr firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ionomr
- Legal name
- Ionomr Innovations Inc.
- Website
- https://ionomr.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Ionomr Innovations Inc. designs and manufactures PFAS-free hydrocarbon ion-exchange membranes (Aemion+ AEM and Pemion PEM) used by electrolyzer and fuel cell OEMs and by chemical processing and heavy-industry operators for hydrogen, CO2 utilization, and chemical recovery applications.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ionomr industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electrochemical Membrane Materials
- NAICS
- Chemical Manufacturing (325), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)
- SIC
- Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Ion Exchange Resins & Functional Adsorbents (IMAEAIAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Separators & Membranes Manufacturing (EUAFABAE), Battery & Energy Storage High-Purity Chemicals (Electrolyte salts/solvents, additives) (IMAEAKAM), Electrolytes & Additives Manufacturing (Liquid, Gel, Solid-State) (EUAFABAD)
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Where Ionomr is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vancouver
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Ionomr business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Membrane and Polymer Product Sales: Sale of ion-exchange membranes (Aemion+® and Pemion®) and associated polymers to electrolyzer manufacturers, fuel cell companies, and chemical processing firms for integration into their systems. Products sold in various formats including unsupported membranes, catalyst-coated membranes, and ionomer dispersions.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Ionomr product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ionomr develops and manufactures advanced ion-exchange membranes and polymers — Aemion+® (anion exchange membrane, AEM) and Pemion® (proton exchange membrane, PEM) — for the hydrogen economy. The membranes are sold as unsupported films, catalyst-coated membranes (CCMs), gas diffusion electrodes (GDEs), and membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) for use in water electrolysis, PEM/AEM fuel cells, CO2 electrolysis, and industrial chemical recovery applications. Both product lines use proprietary hydrocarbon chemistry that is PFAS-free and stable across the full pH range (0–14).
Product overview
Ionomr Innovations develops and manufactures advanced ion-exchange membranes and polymers for the hydrogen economy. The company's product portfolio consists of two core membrane technology platforms: Aemion+® (Anion Exchange Membrane) for alkaline electrochemistry applications including water electrolysis, salt splitting, and acid/alkali recovery; and Pemion® (Proton Exchange Membrane) for PEM fuel cells and electrolysis. Both product lines are designed to improve efficiency, durability, and environmental sustainability compared to traditional fluorinated membrane materials, enabling cost-competitive hydrogen production and fuel cell systems.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Aemion+® Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM)
Quantifiable outcome
- Aemion+ demonstrated minimal performance decay and low hydrogen crossover in one year of commercial-relevant operation
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Ionomr
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Ionomr technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Ionomr partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights8 records
Ionomr competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- 3M: Global diversified manufacturer with a fuel cell and electrolyzer membrane business serving OEM customers. 3M's scale, R&D budget, and incumbent relationships make it a key competitor as it expands PFAS-free alternatives in response to regulatory pressure.
- W. L. Gore & Associates: Private materials science company that manufactures GORE-SELECT PEM membranes widely used in fuel cell vehicles (including by major automotive OEMs). Gore is the closest private peer to Ionomr in PEM technology, though its portfolio is perfluorinated rather than hydrocarbon.
- Asahi Kasei: Japanese chemicals conglomerate producing Selemion ion-exchange membranes used in chlor-alkali, fuel cells, and electrolyzers. Most direct competitor to Ionomr in hydrocarbon AEM/PEM technology and also a current Ionomr investor, making it both a strategic backer and a competing supplier.
- Chemours: US-listed fluorochemicals company that produces Nafion, the dominant perfluorinated PEM used globally in fuel cells and PEM electrolyzers. Nafion is the incumbent benchmark that Ionomr's Pemion® is designed to displace on performance and PFAS-compliance grounds.
- Advent Technologies: Public fuel cell membrane company developing high-temperature PEM (HT-PEM) technology targeting heavy-duty mobility and stationary power. Advent is a smaller, more specialized competitor with comparable hydrocarbon-based membrane ambitions to Ionomr.
- Agfa-Gevaert: Belgian imaging and materials company producing Zirfon, a porous separator used in alkaline electrolyzers—the direct competing membrane category to Ionomr's Aemion+® in industrial-scale alkaline electrolysis applications.
- Tokuyama: Japanese chemical manufacturer producing Neosepta ion-exchange membranes used in electrodialysis, fuel cells, and chlor-alkali processes. Tokuyama is a long-standing competitor in the broader ion-exchange membrane category where Ionomr competes.
Broad incumbents
- DuPont: Originally invented Nafion PEM technology before divesting it to Chemours; DuPont maintains broader specialty materials exposure including membrane and separator technologies. As a broad incumbent, it competes via adjacent offerings rather than as a direct fuel cell membrane specialist post-divestment.
- Nel ASA: Norwegian electrolyzer OEM and a leading purchaser of PEM membranes for large-scale hydrogen projects. Nel is not a direct materials competitor but its procurement decisions drive volume demand for ion-exchange membranes including Ionomr's products.
Emerging players
- Enapter: German-Italian AEM electrolyzer manufacturer using anion exchange membrane technology similar to Ionomr's Aemion+®. While Enapter is a downstream system OEM rather than a materials competitor, its commercial success validates AEM technology demand and represents a potential channel partner or competitor for membrane supply.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks3 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Ionomr social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Ionomr leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Ionomr subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Ionomr funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds12 records
Investors18 records
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Ionomr M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Ionomr
What does Ionomr do?
Ionomr develops and manufactures advanced ion-exchange membranes and polymers — Aemion+® (anion exchange membrane, AEM) and Pemion® (proton exchange membrane, PEM) — for the hydrogen economy. The membranes are sold as unsupported films, catalyst-coated membranes (CCMs), gas diffusion electrodes (GDEs), and membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) for use in water electrolysis, PEM/AEM fuel cells, CO2 electrolysis, and industrial chemical recovery applications. Both product lines use proprietary hydrocarbon chemistry that is PFAS-free and stable across the full pH range (0–14).
Is Ionomr a public or private company?
Ionomr is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Ionomr founded?
Ionomr was founded in 2017. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Ionomr based?
Ionomr is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Ionomr make money?
One revenue line is on record: membrane and Polymer Product Sales.
Who are Ionomr's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are 3M, W. L. Gore & Associates, Asahi Kasei, Chemours, Advent Technologies, Agfa-Gevaert and Tokuyama. Broad incumbents are DuPont and Nel ASA. Enapter is listed as an emerging player.
Does Ionomr have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ionomr.
What industry is Ionomr in?
Ionomr's product category is Electrochemical Membrane Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAIAH, Ion Exchange Resins & Functional Adsorbents, with a secondary code of EUAFABAE, Separators & Membranes Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 325 and its SIC code is 2860.