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Exhibit 10.1
 
December 31, 2008

CAMHZN Master LDC
c/o Centrecourt Asset Management LLC
350 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10017

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We refer to (i) the Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) dated November 27, 2007 between Neah Power Systems, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Borrower”), and CAMHZN Master LDC (the “Lender”), (ii) the 12% Secured Promissory Note in the principal amount of $500,000 dated November 27, 2007 issued by the Borrower to the Lender (the “Note”), (iii) the Security Interest and Pledge Agreement dated November 27, 2007 by and between the Borrower and the Lender (the “Pledge Agreement”), (iv) the Warrant dated November 27, 2007 issued by the Borrower to the Lender (the “Warrant”), and (v) the letter agreement by and between the Borrower and the Lender, November 27, 2007 (the “Letter Agreement”).  The Purchase Agreement, the Note, the Pledge Agreement, the Warrant and the Letter Agreement are referred to herein as the “Loan Documents.” Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms have the meanings assigned to them in the Loan Documents.
 
The Borrower confirms and agrees as follows:
 
Outstanding Debt.  The Borrower is indebted to the Lender in the principal sum of $500,000, plus all accrued interest thereon and costs and expenses (including legal expenses) incurred in connection therewith (the “Obligations”).  The Obligations arose under, and are evidenced by, the Loan Documents and the documents, agreements and instruments pertaining thereto.  The Obligations are secured, among other things, by a first priority security interest in the Pledged Securities, and all products and proceeds of the foregoing in any form.
 
 Default. The Borrower acknowledges that (i) certain events of default have occurred and are continuing under the Loan Documents and (ii) all obligations on the Lender’s part to make advances or otherwise provide financial accommodations to the Borrower have terminated.  The Borrower waives any requirement of notice with respect to existing events of default, or any other notice to which the Borrower may be entitled under the Loan Documents.
 
Issuances.  The Borrower shall issue additional shares of its common stock as new collateral in order to secure the Borrower’s obligations pursuant to this letter.
 
Forbearance.  The Lender agrees to forbear from exercising any further remedies available under the Loan Documents or applicable law for a period ending on March 29, 2009 (the “Forbearance Period”).  In consideration of Lender’s agreement to so forbear as set forth above, Borrower agrees to increase the amount of the Note by $567,000. This amount ($567,000) will be payable in cash or stock, at the company discretion, after the reverse split is completed.  Borrower shall cause to be delivered to the Lender or its designees (i) evidence of the increased principal amount of the Note, (ii) additional shares as fees for a management fee and for legal expenses, and (ii) all documentation necessary or appropriate to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, including but not limited to, medallion guaranteed stock powers, opinions of counsel and/or irrevocable letters of instruction directed to the Borrower’s Transfer Agent. As additional consideration for such forbearance, the Borrower releases the Lender from any claim, damage, suit or liability arising on or before the date hereof relating to the Loan Documents or otherwise.
 
 
Additional Documents.  The Borrower agrees that it will, at the Lender's request, execute such documents and provide such information as the Lender may deem necessary or desirable, including without limitation to evidence the additional indebtedness of the Borrower to the Lender, to confirm the Lender’s security interest in the Collateral and the Pledged Securities or to effect the disposition, collection, or other realization upon the Collateral and the Pledged Securities in the event the Lender elects to exercise remedies following the Forbearance Period.
 
Effectiveness of Loan Documents.  The Borrower confirms that the Loan Documents remain in full force and effect in accordance with their respective terms and that the Lender has not waived its rights or remedies, whether under the Loan Documents or otherwise, except only to the extent of the forbearance described herein.
 
Representations, Warranties and Covenants.  The Borrower represents, warrants and covenants as follows:  (i) the Borrower is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada; (ii) the execution, delivery and performance by the Borrower of this letter is within the powers of the Borrower, have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and do not contravene (A) the Borrower’s certificate of incorporation or by-laws or (B) (x) any law or (y) any agreement or document binding on or affecting the Borrower, (iii) no authorization or approval or other action by, and no notice to or filing with, any governmental authority, regulatory body or third person is required for the due execution, delivery and performance by the Borrower of this letter; (iv) this letter constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Borrower enforceable against it in accordance with its terms except as enforcement hereof may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and subject to the applicability of general principles of equity; (v) there is no pending or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened action or proceeding affecting the Borrower before any governmental agency or arbitrator which challenges or relates to this letter or which may otherwise have a material adverse effect on the Borrower, and (vi) Borrower shall, within 4 Trading Days of the date hereof, issue a Current Report on Form 8-K disclosing the material terms of the transactions contemplated hereby.
 
 
This letter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflict of laws rules.  This letter may be amended or modified only by a written instrument signed by the Lender and the Borrower.  The Lender’s failure at any time to require the performance of any provision of this letter shall in no manner affect the Lender’s right at a later time to enforce the same provision.  Headings are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not effect the interpretation of this letter.  This letter shall be binding upon the Borrower, and its legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.  In no event may the Borrower assign any rights or obligations under this letter without the Lender’s prior written consent, which consent may be conditioned, withheld or delayed,  and any purported assignment without such consent shall be null and void.
 
  Very truly yours,  
     
 
Neah Power Systems, Inc.
  a Nevada corporation
  
       
 
By:
/s/ Gerard C D’Couto  
    Name: Gerard C D’Couto, Ph.D.  
    Title:   President and CEO  
 
 

AGREED:

CAMHZN Master LDC

           
By:
/s/ Michael Loew
    
 
  
 
Name: Michael Loew
    
 
  
 
Title:  General Councel