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Agnes Czako
Co-founder at AirEx Technologies I Women in Innovation Innovate UK 2019 Award winner
Agnes Czako is the Founder and CEO of AirEx Technologies, a London-based climate-tech company focused on combating fuel poverty and climate change through innovative smart home solutions.12
Professional Background
Agnes has over 12 years of expertise in low energy building design and is a certified Passivhaus consultant.1 Prior to founding AirEx, she worked as a lead assessor for an energy advisory organization, where she oversaw the delivery of 30,000 Fuel Poverty assessments.15 Her experience in this role likely contributed to her passion for addressing fuel poverty issues.
Education and Achievements
Agnes holds a master's degree in Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment from the University of Cambridge.15 Her innovative work and leadership have earned her several prestigious awards, including:
- "Women in Innovation 2019" award from Innovate UK2
- Royal Academy of Engineering SME Leaders 2020 award12
- UNICEF Young Climate Innovator Award in 20232
- Energy Efficiency Project of the Year award in 20212
- Cleantech Startup of the Year Award in 20172
AirEx Technologies
AirEx Technologies, co-founded by Agnes in 2016, has developed the world's first smart air brick.4 This innovative product helps reduce heat loss in homes while managing indoor air quality, potentially cutting energy bills by 10% to 15%.3 The company's mission is to tackle fuel poverty and climate change by providing affordable smart home solutions that create warm and healthy living environments.4
Additional Roles and Involvement
Beyond her work at AirEx, Agnes is involved in various professional activities:
- Fellow at Unreasonable, participating in programs like the Unreasonable Impact World Forum 20241
- Former Board Member of Fast Forward 2030 from June 2020 to June 20232
- Participant in the SME Leaders programme at the Royal Academy of Engineering's Enterprise Hub3
Agnes Czako's work demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, social impact, and technological innovation in addressing climate change and fuel poverty.
