Who We Are

Aethirite is an ambitious European start-up and dedicated industrial champion focused on the large-scale commercialization of Iron Nitride (α′′-Fe₁₆N₂) magnetics. We are positioned to bridge the "scale-up gap" between world-leading European research and industrial reality. By internalizing the entire value chain—from high-purity powder production to advanced bulk magnet consolidation—we serve as the domestic alternative for European OEMs who require high-performance magnetics without geopolitical vulnerability

Our Mission

Our mission is to decouple European industry from its critical dependency on concentrated rare-earth element (REE) supply chains. We aim to:

• Eliminate Supply Risk: Provide a secure, domestic source of magnets for the defense, aerospace, and renewable energy sectors to bypass the "licensing wall" of export controls and administrative delays.

• Innovate Sustainably: Utilize Earth-abundant iron and nitrogen to create magnets that are environmentally benign and fully compliant with the EU Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) and the Zero Pollution Action Plan.

• Master Material Science: Overcome the thermodynamic constraints of Iron Nitride, ensuring performance is never sacrificed for security.

Our Vision

We envision a future where European technological leadership in defense, robotics, and the energy transition is built upon a foundation of strategic and environmental integrity. Aethirite strives to be the primary catalyst for a self-sustaining, sovereign magnetics industry where performance never has to be traded for security. By transforming laboratory breakthroughs in materials science into a resilient industrial reality, we aim to ensure that the continent’s most vital infrastructure remains protected, innovative, and entirely autonomous.