Tulip Tech
Tulip Tech designs and manufactures high-energy-density lithium-metal, silicon-anode, and solid-state battery packs with proprietary DroneCAN-integrated BMS for UAVs, UGVs, and UUVs, serving defense ministries, drone OEMs, and research institutions across Europe and the United States.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersEindhoven, Netherlands
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Tulip Tech does
Tulip Tech, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Den Bosch, Netherlands, designs and manufactures high-energy-density battery systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). The company's product portfolio spans the plug-and-play Osiris 12S Smart Battery family (25Ah to 40Ah variants) with integrated proprietary BMS, fully custom smart batteries, and a suite of bare-pack product lines (Electrica, Enerza solid-state, Cylindra, Ampera, Voltera, Endura) covering energy densities from approximately 300 Wh/kg up to 525 Wh/kg and cycle lives of 50 to 800+ cycles. Underlying technology combines lithium-metal, silicon-anode, and solid-state cell chemistries curated from 50+ suppliers against a database of thousands of cells, with a proprietary Battery Management System integrated via the DroneCAN protocol for real-time battery health and flight-performance telemetry.
The company operates a B2B, quote-driven hardware sales model. Revenue is generated primarily from custom battery pack sales to drone OEMs, defense contractors, and government ministries, supplemented by large-scale contract manufacturing for sovereign defense procurement. Tulip Tech serves three primary customer segments: defense and security (including the Dutch Ministry of Defence, Milrem Robotics, and defense UAV manufacturers), civilian UAV OEMs (Acecore, DeltaQuad, Avy, Tective, Hylio, Percepto), and research and academic institutions (NASA, Harvard). Distribution is exclusively direct and via OEM integration; products are not sold through consumer retail.
Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales with channel partners, including a multi-continental drone battery integration partnership with Factorial Inc., KULR Technology Group (North America), and JRES (Asia-Pacific). Manufacturing footprint comprises the Den Bosch facility in the Netherlands and US contract manufacturing in Austin, Texas, established January 2025. Customers span 10+ countries with 30+ paying clients, and the company has produced over 100,000 battery packs in a single month (April 2026). Ownership is private and independent, with strategic growth investment from Parcom and Keen Venture Partners (May 2026) and a large-scale Dutch Ministry of Defence contract signed October 2025 to scale automated robotic production with VDL Groep.
Tulip Tech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tulip Tech
- Legal name
- Tulip Tech Group B.V.
- Website
- https://tulip.tech
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Tulip Tech designs and manufactures high-energy-density lithium-metal, silicon-anode, and solid-state battery packs with proprietary DroneCAN-integrated BMS for UAVs, UGVs, and UUVs, serving defense ministries, drone OEMs, and research institutions across Europe and the United States.
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Tulip Tech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Drone Battery Systems
- NAICS
- Battery Manufacturing (33591)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Pack Electronics Manufacturing (EUAFABAJ), Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI), E-Mobility Batteries & Swappable Packs (Consumer) (CRACASAI)
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Where Tulip Tech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Eindhoven
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Tulip Tech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Custom High-Energy Battery Pack Sales: Sale of customized, high-energy-density battery packs and systems for UAVs, UGVs, and UUVs. Revenue generated from custom design, prototyping, and volume manufacturing of battery packs. Multiple product lines: custom bare packs, custom smart batteries, and plug-and-play Osiris battery family. Customers include drone OEMs, defense contractors, and government ministries.
- Contract Manufacturing for Defense: Large-scale drone battery production contracts, notably with the Dutch Ministry of Defence (October 2025), involving automated robotic production lines capable of hundreds of thousands of units per year. This represents a significant revenue stream from sovereign defense procurement.
- Battery Cell Customization & Licensing: Custom battery cell design and development services, with Tulip Tech selecting or developing custom cells for specific applications. Integrated into close supplier partnerships with 50+ battery cell suppliers and a database of thousands of cells.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Battery Packs - Tailored to customer specifications |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Osiris Plug-and-Play Smart Battery Family (12S models: 25Ah, 28Ah, 35Ah, 40Ah) |
| Other | Monthly | Warehouse Operator - EUR 2,500-3,300 gross/month |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Tulip Tech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tulip Tech designs and manufactures high-energy-density battery packs for unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), ground vehicles, and underwater vehicles. Its product portfolio spans custom bare packs, custom smart batteries with proprietary Battery Management System (BMS), and the plug-and-play Osiris Smart Battery Family, using lithium-metal, silicon-anode, and solid-state chemistries reaching 300–525 Wh/kg. Products are manufactured in Den Bosch (Netherlands) and Austin (Texas) with Western-sourced components, targeting defense ministries, drone OEMs, defense contractors, and research institutions.
Product overview
Tulip Tech offers a portfolio of high-energy density battery systems for drones and electric aviation, consisting of the Osiris Smart Battery Family (plug-and-play solutions with integrated BMS), Custom Smart Batteries (tailor-made ultra high-density systems with proprietary DroneCAN software), and Custom Bare Battery Packs (including Electrica, Enerza, Cylindra, Ampera, Voltera, and Endura product lines). The company provides both standardized and fully customized battery solutions, serving defense, security, and civil OEM customers across Europe and internationally.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Osiris 12S Smart Battery Family A family of plug-and-play smart battery solutions featuring integrated Battery Management System with DroneCAN-based software, available in 25Ah, 28Ah, 35Ah, and 40Ah capacities for immediate drone deployment by OEMs and end users.
- Electrica Battery System Cost-effective high-performing bare battery pack with 3.55V nominal voltage, 13–40 Ah capacity, 350 Wh/kg energy density, 300+ cycles, and 4C continuous discharge for drone applications.
- Enerza Battery System High-energy-density solid-state chemistry bare battery pack with 3.8V nominal voltage, 3.5–20 Ah capacity, 400–525 Wh/kg energy density, 50–200 cycles, and 1.5C continuous discharge.
- Cylindra Battery System Cylindrical 18650 and 21700 bare battery packs with 3.6V nominal voltage, 4–6 Ah capacity, 300 Wh/kg energy density, 650+ cycles, and 2C–3C continuous discharge for drop-in replacement applications.
- Ampera Battery System Exceptional energy density bare battery pack achieving highest performance with minimal weight: 3.4–3.6V nominal voltage, 5–12 Ah capacity, up to 450 Wh/kg, 500+ cycles, and 1–6C continuous discharge.
- Voltera Battery System Reliable, long-lasting high-voltage bare battery pack with 3.95V nominal voltage, 2.4–32 Ah capacity, up to 300 Wh/kg, 800+ cycles, and 7C continuous discharge.
- Endura Battery System Versatile bare battery pack for varied use cases with 3.65V nominal voltage, 12–40 Ah capacity, up to 320 Wh/kg energy density, and 5C continuous discharge.
- Custom Smart Batteries Ultra high-density, drone-specific BMS-integrated battery systems with custom software and hardware features, produced in Europe with Western-sourced components and proprietary DroneCAN-based software for OEM customers.
- Custom Bare Battery Packs Seamlessly replace existing batteries with high-density packs designed to boost flight time and performance without modifying the drone, customized to specific application requirements.
Quantifiable outcome
- 30-100% flight time extension vs standard battery systems (e.g., Tective ReFly: 35 min to 75 min; Acecore Noa: +63% at 6 kg payload; DeltaQuad Evo: 8+ hours)
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Tulip Tech
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Tulip Tech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature6 records
Tulip Tech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major and minor.
- Factorial Inc.flagshipStrategic partnership for multi-continental drone battery integration. Tulip Tech B.V. serves as the European integration partner for Factorial's next-generation solid-state and lithium-metal battery technology, integrating Factorial's cells into UAS pack systems across Europe. The initiative spans North America (KULR Technology Group), Europe (Tulip Tech), and Asia-Pacific (JRES) to address the $1.4B+ drone battery market.
- Dutch Ministry of DefenceflagshipLarge-scale drone battery contract signed October 6, 2025, at VDL in Born, enhancing defence capabilities of the Netherlands and Ukraine through advanced battery and energy technologies. Signed by Dutch Minister of Defence Ruben Brekelmans. Involves fully automated robotic production line with VDL Groep. Millions in funding secured. First drone batteries rolled off the production line the same week. Agreement positions Tulip Tech as a potential Europe's drone battery gigafactory.
- VDL GroepflagshipManufacturing partnership with VDL Groep for drone battery production at unprecedented scale using a fully automated robotic production line. The agreement was signed at VDL's facility in Born. VDL is a leader in unmanned vehicle and unmanned systems technology, and the partnership forms the foundation for what could become Europe's own drone battery gigafactory.
- Milrem RoboticsmajorJoint defence initiative alongside Milrem Robotics (leader in unmanned vehicle and unmanned systems technology), DeltaQuad, and Tulip Tech at the October 2025 MoD agreement signing event. Part of a joint effort to strengthen the region's defence and energy independence.
- DeltaQuadmajorDrone OEM partner at the October 2025 MoD agreement signing alongside Milrem Robotics. DeltaQuad Evo achieved record-breaking 8-hour flight using Tulip Tech batteries. Long-standing product partnership with co-developed battery integration for DeltaQuad's VTOL UAV platforms.
- KULR Technology GroupmajorNorth American integration partner within the Factorial multi-continental drone battery initiative. KULR Technology Group integrates Factorial's solid-state and lithium-metal battery technology into UAS pack systems alongside Tulip Tech (Europe) and JRES (Asia).
- JRESmajorAsia-Pacific integration partner within the Factorial multi-continental drone battery initiative. JRES integrates Factorial's solid-state and lithium-metal battery technology into UAS pack systems alongside Tulip Tech (Europe) and KULR Technology Group (North America).
- Acecore TechnologiesmajorDutch drone OEM partner. Tulip Tech's 39Ah lithium-metal battery pack (360 Wh/kg) integrated into Acecore Noa drone, achieving up to 63% flight time extension. Batteries now available for all Noa and Zoe drones, both new and existing.
- TectivemajorDutch drone company partner. Tulip Tech's lithium-metal battery technology integrated into Tective ReFly autonomous ISR drone, extending flight from 35 minutes to 75 minutes (100%+ increase) with return flight range exceeding 25 km.
- AvymajorDutch VTOL drone company. First company to trust Tulip Tech for battery needs, laying the foundation for Tulip Tech's mission. Tulip Tech's batteries with advanced BMS and DroneCAN integration enabled Avy's drones for healthcare logistics, wildfire detection, and emergency response missions.
- TU DelftminorTechnical university partner listed among Tulip Tech's proud partners. Collaboration in research and development of advanced battery technology for UAV applications.
- NLR (Netherlands Aerospace Centre)minorGovernment research institute partner listed among Tulip Tech's proud partners. Collaboration in UAV battery technology development and testing.
- Eindhoven EngineminorInnovation ecosystem partner listed among Tulip Tech's proud partners, contributing to the regional high-tech ecosystem in the Brainport Eindhoven region.
- AE GroupminorPartner listed among Tulip Tech's proud partners. AE Group is involved in the Netshield project alongside Tulip Tech for hybrid battery technology development co-funded by the European Union.
- European Union (OPZuid/Netshield)minorCo-funding for the Netshield project (OPZuid 2021-2027) to develop hybrid battery technology (Hybrid Energy Storage System - HESS) that responds within milliseconds for grid stability. Project targets 1 MW within 20 ms, 800 Wh/L energy density, 10-year lifetime, and 90% recyclability.
- Task Force Ukraine / Admiral HartmanmajorTulip Tech joined the Dutch trade mission to Ukraine in November together with Admiral Hartman and Task Force Ukraine, along with a delegation of Dutch defence industry CEOs. Witnessed firsthand the impact of technology supporting Ukrainian drone capabilities. Over 10,000 drones in the sky defending Ukraine's borders.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Tulip Tech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- KULR Technology Group: US-based thermal management and battery maker; North American integration partner alongside Tulip Tech in the Factorial multi-continental initiative for solid-state and lithium-metal UAS packs. Serves the same drone-battery vertical with Western-sourced positioning and NASA exposure.
- Amprius Technologies: Silicon-anode lithium-ion battery maker focused on UAV and e-aviation applications, with comparable energy density claims (450 Wh/kg class) and drone OEM partnerships. Directly competitive in the high-end UAV pack market Tulip Tech serves.
- Inventus Power: Custom industrial and defense battery pack manufacturer producing Li-ion packs for commercial and military UAVs, UGVs, and robotics. Comparable custom pack business model targeting defense and OEM customers.
Broad incumbents
- EnerSys: Global leader in industrial batteries including defense/aerospace lithium-ion solutions. A much larger incumbent with broader product portfolio that nonetheless competes for the same defense battery program dollars as Tulip Tech.
- EaglePicher Technologies: Established US defense battery manufacturer with deep aerospace and missile heritage. Competes in the same defense-spec battery market segment but operates from a much broader product base.
- Saft (TotalEnergies): Subsidiary of TotalEnergies specializing in advanced batteries for defense, space, and industrial applications. Established EU-based rival with comparable defense customer profile and broader product portfolio.
Emerging players
- Custom Cells Itzehoe: German specialist for customer-specific lithium-ion and solid-state battery cells and packs. Comparable EU-based, custom OEM battery offering with similar energy-density focus but primarily cell-level rather than integrated pack BMS product.
Others
- Solid Power: US-listed solid-state battery developer partnered with BMW and SK On. While focused on EV-scale solid-state, the technology roadmap overlaps with Tulip Tech's Enerza solid-state line and represents an enabling/competing technology source.
Regional players
- Molicel: Taiwan-based premium 18650/21700 cylindrical Li-ion cell supplier used in racing, EV, and drone applications. An Asia-region peer feeding up the drone battery supply chain with comparable high-power cylindrical products (e.g., Tulip Tech's Cylindra line).
- Grepow Battery: China-based specialist in high-discharge-rate LiPo and semi-solid Li-ion drone batteries serving UAV OEMs globally. Regional peer representing the lower-cost Chinese competition positioning that Tulip Tech's Western-sourced differentiation pushes against.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Tulip Tech leadership team
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Profiles3 records
Tulip Tech funding detail
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Tulip Tech M&A and investment
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Investments1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Tulip Tech
What does Tulip Tech do?
Tulip Tech designs and manufactures high-energy-density battery packs for unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), ground vehicles, and underwater vehicles. Its product portfolio spans custom bare packs, custom smart batteries with proprietary Battery Management System (BMS), and the plug-and-play Osiris Smart Battery Family, using lithium-metal, silicon-anode, and solid-state chemistries reaching 300–525 Wh/kg. Products are manufactured in Den Bosch (Netherlands) and Austin (Texas) with Western-sourced components, targeting defense ministries, drone OEMs, defense contractors, and research institutions.
Is Tulip Tech a public or private company?
Tulip Tech is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Tulip Tech founded?
Tulip Tech was founded in 2020. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Tulip Tech based?
Tulip Tech is headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Tulip Tech make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Custom High-Energy Battery Pack Sales are the primary driver. The others are contract Manufacturing for Defense and battery Cell Customization & Licensing.
Who are Tulip Tech's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are KULR Technology Group, Amprius Technologies and Inventus Power. Broad incumbents are EnerSys, EaglePicher Technologies and Saft (TotalEnergies). Custom Cells Itzehoe is listed as an emerging player. Solid Power is listed as an others. Regional players are Molicel and Grepow Battery.
Does Tulip Tech have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tulip Tech.
What industry is Tulip Tech in?
Tulip Tech's product category is Drone Battery Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAHAB, Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly), with a secondary code of EUAFABAJ, Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Pack Electronics Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 33591 and its SIC code is 3600.