Empa
Eawag
CHF 40,000 for energy storage solutions
BTRY was selected for Venture Kick's second stage of financial and entrepreneurial support. BTRY produces a solid-state battery that can be recharged within one minute, is non-flammable, and works even in extreme temperatures.
BTRY: Redefining energy storage solutions
Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, but they have their limitations: They charge relatively slowly and are temperature-sensitive. BTRY has developed a solid-state battery that solves these problems: It can be recharged within one minute, is non-flammable, and works even in extreme temperatures.
CEO Dr. Moritz Futscher and CTO Dr. Abdessalem Aribia founded the company together with Dr. Yaroslav Romanyuk as a scientific advisor in 2023 as a spin-off of Empa and ETH Zurich. Their thin-film solid-state battery is made of thin-film cells that are stacked on top of each other to increase their capacity. This distinctive high-precision semiconductor manufacturing method enhances the battery’s promise for commercial applications and is also entirely solvent-free, making it a more environmentally friendly choice. The company initially focuses on Internet of Things applications, with plans for later expansions into consumer electronics, robotics, and aerospace. These areas represent a battery market size in the billions of USD.
The team plans to use the VentureKick funds to kick-start their transition from a spin-off in a research environment to a VC-funded company.
Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, but they have their limitations: They charge relatively slowly and are temperature-sensitive. BTRY has developed a solid-state battery that solves these problems: It can be recharged within one minute, is non-flammable, and works even in extreme temperatures.
CEO Dr. Moritz Futscher and CTO Dr. Abdessalem Aribia founded the company together with Dr. Yaroslav Romanyuk as a scientific advisor in 2023 as a spin-off of Empa and ETH Zurich. Their thin-film solid-state battery is made of thin-film cells that are stacked on top of each other to increase their capacity. This distinctive high-precision semiconductor manufacturing method enhances the battery’s promise for commercial applications and is also entirely solvent-free, making it a more environmentally friendly choice. The company initially focuses on Internet of Things applications, with plans for later expansions into consumer electronics, robotics, and aerospace. These areas represent a battery market size in the billions of USD.
The team plans to use the VentureKick funds to kick-start their transition from a spin-off in a research environment to a VC-funded company.