UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 29, 2015

Neah Power Systems, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (425) 424-3324 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Information About Forward-Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K of contains forward-looking statements. The words or phrases "would be," "will allow," "intends to," "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimate," "project," or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements." Neah Power Systems, Inc.’s financial and operational results reflected herein should not be construed by any means as representative of the current or future value of its common stock. All information set forth in this Current Report on Form 8-K, except historical and factual information, represents forward-looking statements. This includes all statements about the Company’s plans, beliefs, estimates and expectations. These statements are based on current estimates and projections, which involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include issues related to: rapidly changing technology and evolving standards in the industries in which the Company and its subsidiaries operate; the ability to obtain sufficient funding to continue operations, maintain adequate cash flow, profitably exploit new business, license and sign new agreements; the unpredictable nature of consumer preferences; and other factors set forth in the Company's most recently filed annual report and registration statement. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's analysis only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. Readers should carefully review the risks and uncertainties described in other documents that the Company files from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

Item 8.01 Other Events

On January 29, 2015, Neah Power Systems, Inc. issued a press release with regard to a feature article on Formira Hydrogen-on-Demand system for the hydrogen economy..

The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) Not applicable.

(d) Exhibits.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: January 29, 2015

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Neah Power Systems Announces Formira Hydrogen-on-Demand Cover Feature on ‘Automotive Industries’ Magazine

Neah CEO Interviewed by Best-Selling Author Kevin Daum on Inc.com

Conducts Shareholder Q&A with Agoracom

Bothell, WA (January 29, 2015) – Neah Power Systems, Inc. (OTC: NPWZ) an emerging leader in fuel cell-based power generation and lithium ion-based storage solutions for the unmanned aerial vehicles (defense and commercial), military, transportation and portable electronics industries, today announced that the Formira Hydrogen on Demand technology was recently featured on the cover of Automotive Industries Vol 193 Issue 3, with an interview featuring Dr. Chris D’Couto, CEO of Neah Power, and Mr. David Schmidt, the Company’s CFO. The article highlights the differentiated offering with the Formira HOD^TM to address safety, handling, infrastructure, and other challenges facing the hydrogen economy.

Founded in 1895, Automotive Industries is one of the world's oldest continually published trade publications. The interview can be found in the December 2014 issue of the magazine and also online at: http://www.ai-online.com/Adv/Previous/show_issue.php?id=6509&search=true#sthash.rvBhpGVQ.dpbs as well as on the Neah Power Systems website.

Separately, Neah CEO Chris D’Couto was interviewed by best-selling author and entrepreneur Kevin Daum for Inc.com to discuss his leadership style and work ethic at Neah.  The interview is available at: http://www.inc.com/kevin-daum/this-ceo-keeps-it-lean-mean-and-highly-focused-here-are-his-secrets.html.

Thirdly, on January 27, 2015, Neah conducted their 6th Q&A session with AGORACOM in which shareholders were invited to submit questions that were addressed in the interview (WATCH INTERVIEW: http://goo.gl/KyNHZF). Neah provided a variety of business and technology updates.

About Neah Power Systems

Neah Power’s core solutions have a small form factor, recharge instantly, and operable in air and non-air environments, providing a longer life with lower total cost of ownership.  Neah Power’s Solutions offerings include the patented and patent pending PowerChip®, Formira® and the BuzzBar Suite® of products. For more information please visit www.neahpower.com.

For more information please contact Crescendo Communications LLC

Phone: +1 (212) 671-1020 x303Email: npwz@crescendo-ir.com

Forward Looking Statements

Certain of the statements contained herein may be, within the meaning of the federal securities laws, “forward-looking statements,” which are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, and Neah Power does not undertake any responsibility to update any of these statements in the future. Please read Neah Power’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014 and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for a discussion of such risks, uncertainties and other factors.