Lithium-ion batteries are widely used but have limitations, such as slow charging and temperature sensitivity. ETH and EMPA spinoff BTRY has developed a solid-state battery using thin-film cells stacked on top of each other with semiconductor fabrication methods. This high-precision, solvent-free manufacturing method enables a one-minute charging battery that offers reliable operation in extreme temperatures, enhancing commercial viability and environmental sustainability.
BTRY first application is focused IoT market, targeting batteries for remote sensors, a rapidly growing segment driven by Industry 4.0 technologies and expected to reach USD 240 million by 2030. BTRY also aims to enter high-end medical and consumer electronics, which have a combined market size expected to exceed USD 2 billion by 2030.
The company will invest the CHF 150,000 from Venture Kick to enhance readiness for the seed-financing round planned for Q3 2025. This will be achieved by proving its scalability through fabricating its batteries on pilot lines, increasing its desirability by enhancing its product offering, and accelerating market traction.
CEO Dr. Moritz Futscher and CTO Dr. Abdessalem Aribia founded the company together with Dr. Yaroslav Romanyuk as a scientific advisor in 2023 as a spin-off of Empa and ETH Zurich.
“Venture Kick has supported us from early on in our journey,” said BTRY CEO Moritz Futscher. “The guidance has been instrumental for our growth, helping us transition from a research-based environment to becoming a successful venture. We are looking forward to continuing this partnership.”
(Press release/RAN)