The Genesis of Pratham
Pratham V2V was conceived in Sweden. "Pratham" means "first" in Hindi, akin to Protium - Hydrogen's elementary isotope with Atomic Number 1, while "V2V" stands for "Vatten till Vätgas" (Water to Hydrogen in Swedish).
The idea took shape at the confluence of two pressing global issues: water scarcity and the shift to clean energy. While conducting research at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology on the world’s first steel plant to use green hydrogen for pre-rolling heating, Ekansh pinpointed a key deficiency in the developing hydrogen economy:
"In water-scarce regions with tremendous solar potential like Rajasthan, conventional hydrogen production demands precious fresh water. What if we could turn this challenge into an opportunity by leveraging wastewater instead?" — Ekansh Sharma, Founder
This insight led to Pratham's core innovation: a modular solution producing the purest water, hydrogen, and oxygen from waste streams. By bootstrapping these complementary technologies, we're kickstarting the hydrogen economy in India in alignment with the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
The Birth of HyGOAT
As Pratham's technical foundation took shape, another critical challenge emerged: how to verify, certify, and track hydrogen production in a transparent, reliable way? The answer was HyGOAT – Hydrogen Guarantee of Origin, Accountability & Transparency.
HyGOAT is not just technology—it's essential market infrastructure that makes green hydrogen certification trustworthy, efficient, and future-proof. By integrating hardware sensors with blockchain verification, we've created a digital thread that connects production to certification.
Pratham's Mission
Transform waste resources into green hydrogen through innovative thermal integration, creating value where others see only waste.
HyGOAT's Mission
Build the verification backbone of India's hydrogen economy, ensuring transparency and trust through blockchain-based certification.
Key Policy Resources
Our work is aligned with India's strategic initiatives for green hydrogen development:
We're seeking strategic investors who understand that sustainable hydrogen production and transparent verification are the foundation of the hydrogen economy. Join us in building the backbone of India's sustainable energy future.