What Solidion Technology does

Solidion Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STI) is a Dallas-headquartered, publicly traded next-generation battery technology company that emerged in February 2024 from the SPAC business combination of predecessor Honeycomb Battery Company and Nubia Brand International Corp., with pilot manufacturing in Dayton, Ohio. The company's technology stack spans battery materials, components, and cells — anchored by graphene-enabled silicon composite anodes (GCA-Si with 50-90% silicon loading, GCA-SiO), quasi-solid and elastomeric solid electrolytes, lithium metal anode protection layers, nanostructured graphene-sulfur cathodes, and a patented BEEP (Bipolar Electrode-to-Pack) solid-state architecture that directly stacks bipolar electrodes and solid electrolyte layers into pack-level form factors without individual cell housings. The portfolio is supported by 525+ patents globally and has earned two R&D 100 Awards (2018, 2025), a top-1 Si-anode ranking from KnowMade, and a top-2 US solid-state electrolyte ranking.

The company pursues a multi-revenue-stream model: hardware sales of silicon anode materials, pouch cells, and the PEAK Series UPS system for AI data centers; non-dilutive R&D funding from DOE, ARPA-E, and the U.S. Army STTR Program; and a parallel IP-licensing campaign through a binding agreement with Hilco Global covering a foundational 345+ patent portfolio that the company estimates could exceed $750 million in value. Commercial revenue is pre-scale — $13,350 in FY 2025 and $85,426 in Q1 2026 — with the largest disclosed commercial signal being a non-binding MOU for $4-6 million of pouch cell supply to an energy storage systems manufacturer over 12 months.

Solidion targets EV and e-mobility OEMs, drone and eVTOL manufacturers, hyperscale AI data center operators, aerospace primes (including alignment with SpaceX Starship and NASA Artemis programs), and energy storage system integrators. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales, government R&D contracting with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Texas at Dallas, IP licensing via Hilco Global, and a planned Section 337 Tariff Act enforcement action against alleged foreign infringers. The June 2026 $35 million PIPE is expected to fund operations through 2028, providing runway to scale pilot production at the Dayton facility and to commercialize the PEAK Series, pouch cell, Gen-ECB extreme-climate, and BEEP solid-state product lines.

Name

Solidion Technology

Legal name

Solidion Technology, Inc.

Website

https://solidiontech.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Solidion Technology (NASDAQ: STI) is a Dallas-based next-generation battery technology company that develops silicon-rich anodes, solid-state electrolytes, lithium-sulfur cathodes, and a patented bipolar electrode-to-pack architecture for EV, drone, AI data center, and aerospace customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Battery Materials and Energy Storage

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Anode Materials Manufacturing (Graphite, Silicon, LTO) (EUAFABAC), Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Battery Electronics (IMAGAHAC)

Keywords

• Silicon anode materials
• Solid-state batteries
• Lithium-sulfur batteries
• Battery materials manufacturing
• Energy storage systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Battery Material and Cell Product Sales: Hardware sales of silicon anode materials, battery cells (including pouch cells and PEAK Series UPS products), and lithium-sulfur battery materials. First-ever quarterly revenue of $85,426 was generated in Q1 2026 and $13,350 in FY 2025, derived from government grants and delivery of proprietary silicon anode products.
2. Government R&D Grants: Non-dilutive R&D funding from U.S. Department of Energy (multiple awards), ARPA-E (OPEN program), and U.S. Department of War/Army STTR Program to support research on molten-salt nuclear reactors, electrochemical graphite manufacturing from biomass, and fiber-based electronic battery systems.
3. Patent Licensing and Monetization: Future potential licensing revenue via a binding strategic agreement with Hilco Global's IP Services Practice to monetize the foundational energy patent portfolio of 345+ patents covering silicon anodes, biomass-based graphite, graphene-based materials, and lithium-sulfur/lithium-metal technologies across energy storage, semiconductors, consumer electronics, and aerospace sectors; company estimates portfolio value could exceed $750 million in the $150 billion global battery market.
4. Pouch Cell Supply (Pending MOU): Non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with an unnamed energy storage systems manufacturer/distributor to supply pouch cells, with potential estimated revenue of $4 to $6 million over the next 12 months, subject to final commercial agreement.

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Solidion Technology manufactures next-generation battery materials—including silicon-rich anodes (GCA-Si), graphene-protected silicon oxide anodes (GCA-SiO), and synthetic graphite—along with battery cells and packs such as lithium-sulfur cells, high-performance pouch cells, and the AI-assisted BEEP solid-state battery architecture. Its offerings target electric vehicles, AI data centers (PEAK Series UPS), drones, eVTOL aircraft, and space/aerospace applications through both direct material sales and a growing patent licensing program covering 525+ patents.

Product overview

Solidion Technology operates a platform-plus-modules architecture in advanced battery technology, anchored by its core anode materials portfolio (GCA-Si silicon-rich anode, GCA-SiO silicon oxide anode, and synthetic graphite anode materials including "Green Graphite" production from biomass) and complemented by multiple cell and pack-level offerings. The platform spans silicon anodes, graphene-protected lithium metal anodes, sulfur-based cathodes, and quasi-solid / elastomeric solid electrolytes, which together underpin its lithium-sulfur, lithium-air, anodeless lithium metal, and solid-state battery chemistries. These core materials feed into higher-level products including the AI-assisted BEEP (Bipolar Electrode-to-Pack) battery architecture, the Gen-ECB extreme-climate battery platform for space applications, the PEAK Series UPS system for AI data centers, high-performance pouch cells for drones, and a fiber-based electronic battery system. The portfolio is supported by over 345 patents (per 2025/2026 disclosures) covering silicon anodes, biomass-based graphite, and lithium-sulfur technologies, with manufacturing piloted at facilities in Dayton, Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PEAK Series: Next-generation UPS battery system tailored for AI data centers, using proprietary silicon-carbon anode technology (5500 battery cell), with commercial launch planned for Q1 2026.
• Gen-ECB (Generation Extreme-Climate Battery)
• GCA-Si
• GCA-SiO
• BEEP (Bipolar Electrode-to-Pack)

Products and services

• GCA-Si (Graphene-Confined Silicon Anode) Cost-effective graphene/silicon composite anode material with 50-90% silicon by weight, spherical morphology, high reversible capacity and first-cycle efficiency; compatible with most binders and both solid-state and liquid electrolytes, intended for EV, drone, and energy storage cell manufacturers.
• GCA-SiO (Graphene-Protected Silicon Oxide Anode) Silicon oxide anode product line featuring SiOx, chemically treated SiOx, and graphene-protected SiOx secondary particles with adjustable SiO content, excellent reversible capacity, cycle efficiency, and high-temperature storage performance for EV and energy storage system manufacturers.
• Synthetic Graphite Anode Materials (Green Graphite) Synthetic graphite-based anode materials produced from biomass and recycled feedstocks via the E-GRIMS process, designed to diversify the U.S. graphite supply chain and provide cost-effective anode-grade graphite for cell manufacturers.
• BEEP (Bipolar Electrode-to-Pack) Battery Technology Patented AI-assisted solid-state battery architecture that directly stacks bipolar electrodes and solid electrolyte layers into battery packs, eliminating individual cell housings, modules, and connectors to reduce weight, volume, and manufacturing cost for eVTOL, drone, robotics, AI data center, and space applications.
• Gen-ECB (Generation Extreme-Climate Battery) Platform Patented graphene-based lithium-ion battery platform engineered to operate reliably from -80°C to +60°C with tested performance exceeding 500 charge cycles at -40°C, intended for satellite, LEO AI data center, crewed spacecraft, and lunar infrastructure applications (including SpaceX Starship and NASA Artemis programs).
• PEAK Series UPS Battery System Next-generation uninterruptible power supply system for AI data centers using the proprietary 5500 silicon-carbon anode battery cell, offering up to 30% space reduction, longer battery life, and lower total cost of ownership for hyperscale and enterprise data center operators.
• High-Performance Pouch Battery Cell (5500 Cell) High-performance pouch battery cell prototype designed for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles using proprietary silicon-carbon anode technology; retains approximately 95% of capacity at 10C discharge rate and is planned for commercial launch in Q2 2026.
• Lithium-Sulfur Battery Lithium-sulfur battery technology achieving 380 Wh/kg energy density validated by a leading EV battery manufacturer, targeting data centers, electric vehicles, aviation, and marine applications.
• Lithium-Air Battery

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-45% extension of driving/flying ranges for drones and EVs using silicon-rich anode
• +7 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Hilco Global (IP Services Practice)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Binding strategic agreement to monetize and enforce the foundational energy patent portfolio of 345+ patents across energy storage, semiconductors, consumer electronics, and aerospace sectors; estimated portfolio value could exceed $750M in the $150B global battery market. Hilco identified major global companies likely requiring Solidion licenses.
• The University of Texas at DallascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026Joint research under the third U.S. Army STTR Program grant awarded to Solidion (January 2026) to develop a fiber-based electronic battery system using coaxial carbon nanotube yarn architecture with integrated silicon anode material.
• Oak Ridge National LaboratoryflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 December 2025Multi-grant research collaboration spanning the 2025 R&D 100 Award-winning E-GRIMS electrochemical graphite manufacturing process, second DOE grant (December 2025) on anti-corrosive carbon-nanosphere additives for molten-salt nuclear reactors, and prior DOE grant (November 2025) on electrochemical manufacturing of high-performance graphite from biomass. Joint work targets American energy independence and supply chain diversification.
• Giga Solar (Taiwan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2024Partnership announced November 19, 2024 to develop the U.S. battery market together, leveraging Giga Solar's Taiwan-based operations with Solidion's advanced battery technology portfolio.
• Global Graphene Group (G3)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated company that produces graphene from biomass sourced in North America, addressing silane-gas supply chain vulnerabilities for Solidion's silicon anode materials. G3 is the parent of several subsidiaries including predecessor Honeycomb Battery Company; founder Dr. Bor Jang is CEO and Chairman of G3.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Amprius Technologies: Amprius Technologies (NASDAQ: AMPX) develops silicon anode lithium-ion batteries with high energy density for EVs, drones, and aerospace, directly competing with Solidion's GCA-Si and pouch cell products. Both target the same range-constrained aviation and defense customers with 100% silicon or silicon-rich anode chemistries.
• Sila Nanotechnologies: Sila Nanotechnologies develops silicon-dominant anode materials (Moses Lake facility) for automotive and consumer electronics applications, competing head-to-head with Solidion's GCA-Si and GCA-SiO silicon oxide anode products. Sila's partnerships with Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Panasonic make it a direct comparable for commercialization pathway.
• QuantumScape: QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) is a publicly traded solid-state battery developer targeting automotive OEMs with lithium-metal solid-state technology. It directly competes with Solidion's BEEP solid-state architecture and lithium metal anode protection platform for EV customer design wins.
• Solid Power: Solid Power (NASDAQ: SLDP) develops sulfide-based solid-state batteries and silicon-rich anodes with partnerships including BMW and Ford. It is a direct comparable to Solidion's BEEP solid-state platform and silicon anode technology for next-generation EV batteries.
• Group14 Technologies: Group14 Technologies manufactures silicon battery anode materials (SCC55) from its Woodinville, WA facility and is backed by Porsche, SK, and others. Its silicon-carbon anode product competes directly with Solidion's GCA-Si and silane-free silicon anode portfolio for EV and consumer electronics customers.
• Enovix Corporation: Enovix (NASDAQ: ENVX) develops 3D silicon-anode lithium-ion batteries using a unique architecture for smartphones, IoT, and EVs. It is a direct peer to Solidion in next-generation silicon-anode cell technology for premium portable and mobility applications.
• Microvast Holdings: Microvast (NASDAQ: MVST) designs, manufactures, and commercializes lithium-ion battery cells and packs for commercial vehicles, ESS, and specialty applications. Its commercial cell/pack business and pipeline of next-gen chemistries overlap with Solidion's pouch cell and energy storage system offerings.

Emerging players

• Eos Energy Enterprises: Eos Energy Enterprises (NASDAQ: EOSE) develops zinc-based aqueous battery energy storage systems for utility-scale and commercial ESS. While not a direct silicon-anode competitor, it competes for the same stationary energy storage customers and AI data center backup-power opportunity Solidion is targeting with its PEAK Series UPS.
• NanoGraf: NanoGraf is a U.S.-based silicon anode material startup with military and consumer electronics customers (including U.S. Army contracts) producing silicon-graphene composite anodes. It competes with Solidion's GCA-Si materials in defense and aerospace applications, including overlapping pursuit of U.S. Department of Defense battery supply programs.

Broad incumbents

• Albemarle Corporation: Albemarle (NYSE: ALB) is a global lithium and bromine specialty chemicals leader serving the broader battery materials market, including lithium, lithium compounds, and battery-grade materials. While not a direct silicon-anode competitor, it is a relevant incumbent in the same battery materials TAM and competes for capital and customer mindshare in the U.S. battery supply chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors2 records

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