On April 9, 2026, the European Institute of Innovation & Technology RawMaterials (EIT RawMaterials) announced a strategic investment in E-magy B.V., a Netherlands-based developer and manufacturer of high-performance silicon anode materials. The funding will support E-magy’s planned scale-up of its industrial pilot plant to an annual capacity of 50 tons by 2028, equivalent to roughly 0.4 GWh of battery capacity.
E-magy is using a proprietary nanoporous silicon technology that can boost energy density and enhance charging speeds in lithium-ion batteries. By producing the anode material locally, the company aims to shorten supply chains, reduce carbon emissions, and strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy in battery raw materials. Following the pilot phase, E-magy expects to advance to full industrial production capable of supplying silicon anode materials for over 1 million electric vehicles each year.
The investment arrives at a key moment for Europe’s battery sector, where demand is rising for higher-energy, fast-charging, and more sustainable solutions amid the rapid expansion of gigafactory capacity. E-magy intends to leverage this funding to accelerate early market entry in sectors such as drones and consumer electronics, while laying groundwork for broader adoption in electric mobility and stationary storage applications.
“With the support of EIT RawMaterials, we can further industrialize our nanoporous silicon anode technology and strengthen Europe’s battery materials supply chain,” said Casper Peeters, CEO of E-magy. “Producing advanced anode materials locally is essential for reducing emissions, improving supply security, and enabling the next generation of batteries.”
EIT RawMaterials, supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, is a leading network dedicated to securing sustainable raw materials supply chains in Europe. To date, it has invested more than €700 million in strategic funding across over 800 projects, leveraging additional private and public investments to foster innovation in critical raw materials.
Source: E-magy News
