Sicona develops next-generation battery materials technology used in the anodes (negative electrodes) of lithium-ion (“Li-ion”) batteries that enable electric-mobility and storage of renewable energy. Sicona is commercialising an innovative silicon-composite battery anode technology, developed and perfected over the last ten years at the Australian Institute for Innovative Materials (AIIM). Sicona’s current generation silicon-composite anode technology delivers 50% to 100% higher capacity than conventional graphite anodes and its anode materials can deliver more than 50% higher cell energy density than current Li-ion batteries.
In addition, Sicona has developed a water-based binder that has a 3D network structure, improved electro-conductivity, and self-healing properties that significantly increases the cycle of next generation anodes.
Sicona uses off the shelf equipment in a highly scalable and efficient manufacturing process to produce its active anode materials and polymer binder.
Sicona intends to produce and sell high performance active anode and binder materials into the fast-growing global battery market through a focused partnership approach with established and reputable supply chain partner companies.
In addition, Sicona has developed a water-based binder that has a 3D network structure, improved electro-conductivity, and self-healing properties that significantly increases the cycle of next generation anodes.
Sicona uses off the shelf equipment in a highly scalable and efficient manufacturing process to produce its active anode materials and polymer binder.
Sicona intends to produce and sell high performance active anode and binder materials into the fast-growing global battery market through a focused partnership approach with established and reputable supply chain partner companies.
Location: Australia
Employees: 11-50
Total raised: $70.7M
Founded date: 2019
Investors 5
| Date | Name | Website |
| 17.05.2025 | SpringCapi... | springcapi... |
| 11.05.2022 | IAccelerat... | iaccelerat... |
| - | Electrifi ... | electrifi.... |
| - | Chaos Vent... | chaosvc.co... |
| 30.04.2023 | EnergyLab | energylab.... |
Funding Rounds 3
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 29.06.2026 | - | $45M | - |
| 16.06.2023 | Series A | $22M | Artesian C... |
| 11.08.2021 | Series A | $3.7M | - |
Mentions in press and media 16
| Date | Title | Description |
| 16.09.2026 | Sicona acquires US firm Advano and targets New Orleans 'Super Pilot' battery facility | Christiaan Jordaan, Founder and CEO of Sicona Battery Technologies Christiaan Jordaan, Founder and CEO of Sicona Battery Technologies This acquisition is a major strategic step in Sicona's transition from an AU battery-materials company int... |
| 29.06.2026 | Sicona lands $45M ARENA grant to open battery materials production facility in Wollongong | SYDNEY, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Australian battery technology company Sicona Battery Technologies has secured $45 million from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to build and operate its first commercial-scale silicon-carb... |
| 13.03.2024 | Air Circuit Breaker Market: CAGR of 5.6% from 2023-2032 | Altairnano, US Photonics Inc | Air Circuit Breaker Market size WILMINGTON, DE , UNITED STATES, March 13, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The air circuit breaker market was valued at $1.8 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $3 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.6% ... |
| 16.06.2023 | Battery materials startup Sicona charges up with $22 million Series A | Battery materials startup Sicona Battery Technologies has raised AU$22 million in a Series A for its plans in Australia and the US. The round was led by India’s Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd, Australian VC Artesian, and Electrification &a... |
| 15.06.2023 | Sicona Battery Technologies Raises AU$22M in Series A Funding | Sicona Battery Technologies, a Sydney, Australia-based developer of innovative silicon metal based silicon-composite battery anode technology, raised AU$22m in Series A funding. The round was led by Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd, Artesian... |
| 15.06.2023 | Industry Leaders Invest $22 Million in Australian Energy Start-up Sicona Battery Technologies | New funds to be used to accelerate commercial development plans in the US SYDNEY, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sicona Battery Technologies ("Sicona") today announced it has raised AU$22 million in Series A funding which will be u... |
| 15.06.2023 | Australia Digest: Battery firm Sicona scores $15m funding; RE startup Aquila raises $2m | Sicona Battery Technologies announced raising $15 million in its latest funding round, while Aquila has secured $2 million in fresh funding. India’s Himadri Specialty backs Sicona Energy startup Sicona Battery Technologies has announced rai... |
| 25.10.2021 | Novalith raises $2.5m seed funding to launch its clean lithium extraction technology | SYDNEY, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Novalith Technologies Pty Ltd ("Novalith"), an Australian climate technology company targeting the global lithium market, has successfully raised AU$2.5 million in a seed funding round. Novali... |
| 25.10.2021 | Novalith raises $2.5m seed funding to launch its clean lithium extraction technology | SYDNEY, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Novalith Technologies Pty Ltd ("Novalith"), an Australian climate technology company targeting the global lithium market, has successfully raised AU$2.5 million in a seed funding round. Novali... |
| 11.10.2021 | Sicona to enter European battery market through proposed Joint Venture with Leading Edge Materials in Sweden | SYDNEY, Oct. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sicona Battery Technologies Pty Ltd ("Sicona"), a groundbreaking battery materials technology company, has executed a non-binding heads of agreement (the "HoA") with the 100% owned S... |
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