The aim of the project is to build an excellent scientific team with a first-class research infrastructure and to consolidate a cooperating network of world-renowned research centres in the field of nanotechnology. Prof. Schmuki, recipient of an ERC grant with a rich experience in electrochemistry, photoelectrochemistry and nanomaterials, will be the head of this new team. The research project is focused on the development of advanced hybrid nanostructure materials for hydrogen production by photoelectrochemical fission of water. a.