Who we are
Birra Technologies, founded in 2023, is a green methanol startup from Brisbane, Australia.
Our mission is to drive the world towards a sustainable energy system inspired by nature. Comprising a team of passionate professionals with a combined 50 years of expertise in the net zero sector, Birra is poised to disrupt the hard-to-decarbonise shipping landscape by offering cost-competitive fuel solutions.
Our team
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![Jamin Wood CEO of Birra Technologies]()
Dr Jamin Wood
FOUNDER & CEO
10 yearsʼ experience across startups and research. Green methanol leader in chemical catalysis and prototyping.
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![Braden Fritz]()
Braden Fritz
R&D CHEMICAL ENGINEER
Inquisitive problem solver with first-class honours. Executing experimental strategy.
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![Lucas Hale]()
Lucas Hale
STUDENT ENGINEER
Passionate Deanʼs list engineering student and entrepreneur.
Our advisors
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![Adrian Zammit]()
Dr Adrian Zammit
ADVISOR
30 yearsʼ experience in strategic business leadership, management and governance across the ESG industry.
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![Dr Jingwei Hou]()
Dr Jingwei Hou
ADVISOR
World-leading expert in the class of catalytic materials used by Birra. 15 years' experience translating research into commercial applications.
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![Dr Bernardino Virdis]()
Dr Bernardino Virdis
ADVISOR
20 years’ experience in the circular economy and biotechnology. Leading expert in urban waste valorisation.
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![Raymond Siems]()
Raymond Siems
ADVISOR
Successful startup operator from founding to exit. Current CPTO of Ravio, and former CEO of now acquired Catalyst AI.
