Qkera, a TUM Spin-Off, Advances Solid-State Battery Technology for Greener Electromobility and Electronics

Qkera, a TUM Spin-Off, Advances Solid-State Battery Technology for Greener Electromobility and Electronics

(IN BRIEF) Qkera, a TUM spin-off, has developed advanced electrolyte components for solid-state batteries, aiming to improve energy density and stability while reducing costs. The start-up has already made significant progress and was recently named one of the top 25 science start-ups globally at the Falling Walls Science Summit.

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 9-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — The Munich-based start-up Qkera, a spin-off from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), has developed new electrolyte components for solid-state batteries, aiming to drive this promising technology towards mass adoption in fields like electromobility. Leveraging ceramic-oxide materials that offer greater energy density, stability, and cost-effective production, Qkera’s innovation could enable battery performance improvements of 30 to 50 percent over conventional lithium-ion batteries. The technology could also be applied to consumer electronics, such as smartphones and laptops.

Founded by Professor Jennifer Rupp and her team at TUM’s e-conversion Cluster of Excellence, Qkera has been backed by TUM’s Venture Lab ChemSPACE and UnternehmerTUM, which have provided specialized support, including training, financing, and networking opportunities. In its first year, Qkera has made significant advances, including optimizing production to reduce synthesis temperature, cutting emissions, and preparing prototypes for testing by battery manufacturers.

Qkera was recently recognized as one of the top 25 science start-ups worldwide at the Falling Walls Science Summit, an influential event that honors groundbreaking scientific advancements. This recognition highlights the start-up’s role in advancing solid-state battery technology as a viable solution for energy storage.

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