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Anning is a finalist in two categories of the Houston Innovation Awards
Houston, Texas, October 29th 2025 - Anning Corporation, a Houston-based clean energy startup pioneering geologic hydrogen exploration, has been named a finalist in two categories at the 2025 Houston Innovation Awards, presented by InnovationMap and Houston Exponential.
Anning is recognized as a finalist for Female Founder of the Year and Energy Transition Business of the Year, highlighting the company’s leadership in developing a new, natural source of clean hydrogen from the Earth’s subsurface.
“This recognition reflects the incredible progress our team has made toward unlocking America’s next generation of clean energy,” said Sophie Broun, Founder and CEO of Anning. “Houston is at the center of global energy innovation, and being honored alongside so many transformative companies reinforces our commitment to advancing practical, science-driven solutions for the energy transition.”
Founded in Houston in 2024, Anning integrates advanced geoscience and engineering with sustainable exploration techniques to develop hydrogen systems capable of providing a low-cost, zero-carbon energy source. The company is currently advancing several exploration projects across the United States, with support from leading energy and technology partners.
The Houston Innovation Awards celebrate the region’s most impactful startups, entrepreneurs, and technologies driving growth across energy, health, and digital sectors. Winners will be announced at a ceremony in November at Greentown Labs.
https://houston.innovationmap.com/houston-innovation-awards-energy-transition-2025-2674219313.html
Dr Allegra Hosford Scheirer Joins Anning Corporation Advisory Board
Houston, Texas, September 22nd, 2025 – Anning is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Allegra Hosford Scheirer to its Advisory Board. Dr. Hosford Scheirer is a renowned geoscientist whose work has significantly advanced the understanding of subsurface systems, basin modeling, and resource assessment. With extensive experience at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Stanford University, she has led groundbreaking research efforts that bridge scientific innovation with practical energy applications.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Hosford Scheirer to our Advisory Board,” said Sophie Broun, Founder and CEO of Anning. “Her deep technical expertise and proven leadership in geoscience with a particular emphasis on geologic hydrogen will provide invaluable guidance as we develop and scale new methods to stimulate geologic hydrogen and unlock this new baseload energy resource.”
Dr. Hosford Scheirer brings to Anning not only her scientific acumen but also her strong record of collaboration with academia, government, and industry. Her insights will help strengthen Anning’s technical rigor, research strategy, and global partnerships as the company advances its mission towards US energy abundance and security.
“I’m excited to join Anning’s Advisory Board because the company is taking a bold and scientifically rigorous approach to unlocking a new clean energy resource—geologic hydrogen” said Dr. Hosford Scheirer “Anning’s commitment to advanced exploration models, cutting-edge stimulation technologies, and responsible development aligns deeply with my own passion for innovation at the intersection of science and energy. I believe Anning has the technical depth, leadership, and vision to make carbon-free hydrogen a commercially viable part of America’s energy future.”
With the addition of Dr. Hosford Scheirer, Anning continues to expand its network of distinguished advisors who bring a wealth of knowledge and strategic perspective to support the company’s growth and impact.
Anning Selected as Breakthrough Energy Fellow
Houston, September 11th, 2025 – Anning Corporation announced today that it has been chosen to participate in Breakthrough Energy’s prestigious Fellows Program to advance stimulated geologic hydrogen exploration and production to enhance America’s energy abundance and resilience. BE Fellows supports early-stage innovators who are developing technologies with the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions at scale.
“We’re honored to have the opportunity to work with talented founders who are tackling the most difficult climate and energy challenges around the world,” said Ashley Gross, vice president of Breakthrough Energy. “We share their long-term vision and early-stage commitment, and our mission is to help these innovators build strong business and technical foundations for the best opportunity for success.”
BE Fellows receive funding, tailored technical guidance, and access to Breakthrough Energy’s global network of mentors, experts, and partners. The program helps founders bridge the gap from lab to market and advance their solutions toward commercial readiness.
Anning was chosen as part of the 2025 class of Fellows, which includes 45 Fellows across 20 pioneering companies. This group includes innovators working across electricity, transportation, buildings, manufacturing, and agriculture. Half of the teams selected are based outside the United States, reflecting the program’s global reach and commitment to building an international community of climate entrepreneurs.
Anning is charting a bold and innovative course in energy by pioneering the development of stimulated geologic hydrogen through the application of proprietary stimulation approaches and advanced exploration modeling –- techniques adapted from oil, gas and geothermal. Anning is building the foundation for scalable, cost-effective hydrogen production near major demand centers in the US.
“Being selected as a Breakthrough Energy Fellow is an incredible opportunity to accelerate our work on stimulated geologic hydrogen, a new primary energy resource that can power everything from data centers to transportation. We are working towards a future where you can fill up your vehicle with clean hydrogen for less than a tank of gasoline,” said Sophie Broun, Founder & CEO. “With this support, we can focus on advancing our technology and preparing it for real-world deployment.”
Since its launch in 2020, BE Fellows has supported more than 160 innovators across nearly 20 countries. Alumni have secured over $475 million in follow-on funding, filed 175 patents, and completed more than 80 pilots and demonstrations.
Learn more about BE Fellows and the 2025 class here: https://www.breakthroughenergy.org/fellows-2025-cohort/