Research in the field of lithium-ion batteries (LIB) is currently being driven not only by academia, but also by many start-ups, most of which were founded directly as spin-offs from universities or research laboratories.
The global start-up landscape for lithium-ion batteries has become increasingly dynamic and complex, with numerous companies pursuing diverse technological pathways. Keeping track of these developments is challenging, even for industry experts.
Our poster provides a comprehensive, structured, and manufacturer-independent overview that organizes this landscape along a two-dimensional framework: performance focus (from cost-driven to high-performance innovations) and production compatibility (from evolutionary to revolutionary approaches).
This method allows for a clearer understanding of how different technologies—such as silicon anodes, solid-state batteries, sodium-ion cells, and manganese-enriched chemistries—fit into the broader innovation ecosystem.
By combining detailed technical analysis with an application-oriented perspective from the automotive industry. It identifies the most promising start-ups and cooperation models, offering valuable guidance for researchers, investors, and manufacturers navigating the fast-evolving battery sector.
The audience gains a balanced and application-oriented perspective that bridges the gap between basic research and industrial practice. While many academic presentations still focus on fundamental studies without direct relevance for product development, and industrial talks often emphasize marketing aspects, our contribution provides an objective, technology-driven overview of the global start-up landscape for lithium-ion batteries.