Enzinc’s core innovation is a zinc microsponge anode developed with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. This proprietary design produces nickel-zinc batteries with three times the energy output and cycle life of conventional batteries. The aqueous electrolyte system eliminates thermal runaway risks, and integration with existing lead-acid manufacturing infrastructure allows for seamless facility upgrades. Batteries are fully recyclable and perform across varied temperature ranges.
Nickel-zinc batteries featuring zinc microsponge anode technology, delivering triple energy output and cycle life compared to traditional batteries. They use an aqueous electrolyte, are fully recyclable, and integrate with existing lead-acid production lines for mobile and stationary applications.
In 2024, Enzinc opened a Manufacturing Technology Center in Oakland, California to scale up zinc anode production and received the Energy Storage Award for Research and Development Innovation.
Enzinc secured an $8M Series A led by TO VC with participation from American Century Investments. Its seed round raised $4.5M co-led by 3×5 Partners. The company also received a $1.8M BRIDGE grant from the California Energy Commission, along with funding from CalSEED and CalTestBed.
