Swiss-based battery technology company BTRY has been awarded a €2.2 million grant from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator program to advance industrialization of its thin-film solid-state battery technology. This non-dilutive funding will support efforts to scale production and bring the company’s next-generation batteries to market.
The EIC Accelerator, part of the EU’s Horizon Europe initiative, is highly competitive; in the most recent round, only 38 of more than 800 applicants received support. The program aims to back deep-tech innovations capable of creating new markets and reinforcing Europe’s leadership in key technologies.
Established as a spin-off from ETH Zürich and Empa, BTRY focuses on designing and manufacturing ultra-thin solid-state batteries for applications in the Internet of Things, medical technology, consumer electronics, industrial devices, and wearable systems. These thin-film batteries address limitations in form factor, safety, operating temperature, and manufacturing scalability encountered by conventional lithium-ion cells.
One distinctive feature of BTRY’s approach is a solvent-free vacuum coating process, which utilizes roll-to-roll equipment common in semiconductor production. This method supports scalable, cost-effective manufacturing while aligning with Europe’s sustainability and supply-chain resilience goals.
The €2.2 million grant will finance the next phase of BTRY’s growth, including the industrialization of its production process and the establishment of large-scale manufacturing capabilities. The company aims to create Europe’s first thin-film solid-state battery factory capable of producing millions of units annually.
BTRY credits this achievement to its multidisciplinary team, collaborative research partnerships, and support from industry stakeholders. With this funding, the company seeks to accelerate commercialization of its technology and contribute to Europe’s strategic objectives in advanced battery manufacturing and energy storage innovation.
Source: BTRY
