TioTech

What TioTech does

TioTech AS is a Norwegian materials manufacturer developing titania (titanium dioxide, TiO2) nanomaterials for use as next-generation anodes in lithium-ion batteries. The company produces TitanB™, a proprietary titania nanoparticle anode material that is lithium-free and offers performance improvements versus both conventional graphite anodes and incumbent lithium-titanate (LTO) chemistries: up to 10,000 charge cycles versus 2,500–3,000 for graphite, 80% charge in approximately 6 minutes versus 25–30 minutes for standard Li-ion cells, 70% capacity retention at −20°C, and improved safety through a stable, non-flammable chemistry. TitanB is also compatible with aqueous slurry processing, avoiding toxic solvents such as NMP. The company traces its titania expertise to Joma International AS, founded in 2005, and reoriented toward battery anode commercialization from approximately 2022 onward. It is headquartered in Bergen (Nesttun), Norway, with a ~300 m² R&D laboratory, a 50 L lab pilot (operational since October 2023), and a 1000 L industrial pilot (opened October 2025) capable of producing more than 100 tons of TitanB per year. A scale-up to a 1200 L reactor was approved by the board in January 2025.

TioTech operates a B2B enterprise sales motion targeting battery cell manufacturers and battery module producers across four end-use verticals: electric transportation (trains, buses, hybrids), marine (electric ferries), energy storage (renewable and grid), and critical industrial applications. The go-to-market combines direct field sales led by Head of Sales Paul Winson with event-driven visibility (notably selection as a TechArena 2026 TOP46 finalist). Revenue mechanics include (i) hardware sales of TitanB anode material at quote-based, multi-year enterprise pricing, (ii) joint development and co-development agreements with cell producers that integrate TitanB into their product portfolios, and (iii) one-time prototype cell contracts. Named commercial partners include Ray FZE in Dubai (first prototype cell contract, July 2024) and GUS Technology in Taiwan (joint development agreement signed March 2025, with exploration of joint European production). Engineering and scale-up are supported by COWI; R&D is supported by EU (PLASMANODE / M-ERA.Net), Innovation Norway, the Research Council of Norway, SINTEF, the University of Bergen, and KTH. As of the latest available data the company had raised 15 MNOK from existing investors in August 2023 and had not disclosed revenue, with commercial shipments still at the prototype and pre-pilot-utility stage.

Name

TioTech

Legal name

TioTech AS

Website

https://tiotech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TioTech AS is a Norwegian manufacturer of TitanB™, a proprietary lithium-free titania (TiO2) nanomaterial anode for Li-ion batteries offering fast charging, 10,000-cycle lifetime, and wide-temperature safety, sold B2B to battery cell and module producers in e-transport, marine, energy storage, and industrial markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Advanced Battery Materials

NAICS

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (327)

SIC

Abrasive, Asbestos & Misc Nonmetallic Mineral Prods (3290)

akta.pro primary industry

Anode Materials Manufacturing (Graphite, Silicon, LTO) (EUAFABAC)

Keywords

• Battery anode materials
• Titania nanomaterials
• Lithium-ion batteries
• Fast-charging batteries
• Advanced battery materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Nesttun

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Anode Material Sales: Sale of TitanB titania anode material to battery cell manufacturers. The company produces TitanB at industrial pilot scale (>100 tons/year capacity) and sells the material for inclusion in battery cells.
2. Joint Development Agreements: Collaboration agreements with battery manufacturers for joint development of TitanB batteries. Includes integration of TioTech's patented anode materials into partner product portfolios.
3. Prototype Cell Production: First sales contract for cells manufactured with TitanB anode material supplied to Ray FZE, Dubai, for testing in battery modules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TioTech manufactures and sells TitanB™, a proprietary titania (TiO2) nanomaterial used as the anode in lithium-ion batteries. The material is produced at ton-scale in-house at the company's industrial pilot in Bergen, Norway, and is sold to battery cell manufacturers and module producers for integration into fast-charging, long-lifetime, and high-safety battery cells. The company also enters joint development agreements and prototype cell production contracts with select partners.

Product overview

TioTech AS is a Norwegian manufacturer specializing in titania (titanium dioxide) nanomaterials and titania-based technologies. The company's primary product is TitanB™, a proprietary anode material for Li-ion batteries that offers superior fast-charging capability, extended battery lifetime (up to 10,000 cycles), enhanced safety, and robust performance across temperature ranges. The company operates an industrial pilot facility in Bergen with capacity exceeding 100 tons per year, serving markets including electric transportation, energy storage, marine, and industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TitanB: Titania-based anode material brand for Li-ion batteries, designed for fast-charging, long-lasting and robust batteries.

Products and services

• TitanB™ TitanB™ is a proprietary titania (titanium dioxide/TiO2) nanomaterial anode for lithium-ion batteries, produced at ton-scale, that delivers up to 10,000 charge cycles, 80% charge in 6 minutes, non-flammable safety, and 70% capacity retention at -20°C. It is sold to battery cell manufacturers and module producers for integration into fast-charging, long-lifetime, and high-safety Li-ion cells used in electric transport, marine, energy storage, and industrial applications.
• Joint Development Agreements Collaboration agreements with battery cell manufacturers for joint development of TitanB-based cells, integration of TioTech's patented anode materials into partners' product portfolios, and exploration of joint production facilities. Customers include GUS Technology (Taiwan) and Ray FZE (Dubai).
• Prototype Cell Production Contract manufacturing of prototype Li-ion cells using TitanB anode material, supplied to customers for testing in battery modules aimed at high-power and safety-critical applications. First delivered under contract with Ray FZE (Dubai).

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 10,000 cycle lifetime vs 2,500-3,000 for standard graphite anodes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GUS TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2025Taiwanese battery cell producer specializing in lithium titanate (LTO) and NMC material systems with pouch cell production. They launched Taiwan's first battery gigafactory in Zhongli in 2023. Collaboration includes joint development of TitanB batteries using TioTech's patented anode materials, integration into GUS product portfolio, and exploration of joint production facilities in Europe. Full production needs would require thousands of tons TitanB per year.
• Ray FZEminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2024First sales contract for cells manufactured with TitanB anode material. Cells supplied for testing in battery modules aimed at markets requiring high power and safe batteries. Prototype cells planned for Q4 2024 completion.
• COWIcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 6 June 2023Engineering company helping with design of process line for industrial pilot facility. COWI team worked with TioTech engineers on design of process line and implementation at Midtun premises. COWI has recognized expertise in process industry including project management, cost estimation, process design, plant engineering, and construction management.
• PLASMANODE ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022EU (M-ERA.Net) funded 2-year project starting August 2022. Consortium includes University of Liège (Belgium, coordinator), Innovative Coating Solutions (Belgium), and Ferroglobe (Spain). Project aims to develop eco-friendly anodes using water-based deposition techniques. TioTech provides titania, Ferroglobe provides silicon, ICS provides plasma-coating technique.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Altris: Altris is a Swedish developer of sodium-ion cathode materials for sustainable batteries. While its chemistry focus is different (cathode, sodium-ion), it is a comparable European next-gen battery materials startup targeting similar electrification customers and ecosystem positioning.

Direct peers

• Nexeon: Nexeon is a UK-based developer of silicon anode materials for Li-ion batteries. It is a comparable next-generation anode materials startup pursuing similar fast-charging and high-energy-density use cases.
• Enevate: Enevate develops silicon-dominant Li-ion anode technology with a focus on fast charging and high energy density. It is a comparable next-gen anode materials company targeting similar EV and consumer-electronics customers.
• Group14 Technologies: Group14 produces silicon-carbon composite anode materials for Li-ion batteries. It is a next-generation anode materials peer pursuing automotive and electronics qualification pathways analogous to TioTech's TitanB adoption path.
• Sila Nanotechnologies: Sila develops silicon-dominant anode materials for Li-ion batteries to improve energy density and charging. Like TioTech, it is a next-generation anode materials company targeting displacement of graphite, and competes for the same battery-customer wallet share.
• Toshiba: Toshiba's SCiB product line is the dominant commercial LTO (lithium titanate) battery offering. TitanB is explicitly positioned by TioTech as a next-generation, higher-capacity, lower-cost alternative to LTO anodes, making Toshiba the most directly comparable incumbent being displaced.
• Microvast: Microvast manufactures LTO-based batteries and battery materials for commercial vehicles and energy storage. As an established LTO player, it competes directly with TitanB in fast-charging, long-life, and safety-critical applications.

Broad incumbents

• POSCO Future M: POSCO Future M is a major Korean producer of battery materials including anode and cathode materials. As a large, integrated incumbent supplying global cell makers, it represents the broader competitive set TioTech must displace to grow volumes.
• BTR New Material Group: BTR is one of the world's largest producers of anode materials (graphite and silicon composites) for Li-ion batteries. As a broad incumbent with scale, integrated supply, and entrenched customer relationships, it represents the status-quo option competing against TitanB.

Others

• Targray Technology International: Targray is a global distributor and supplier of battery raw materials, including anode and cathode materials. It is comparable as an ecosystem participant that supplies anode materials into the same Li-ion customer base TioTech targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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