Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Germany 3+2 - ATLAS-LIB - Accelerated Technologies for Lithium-ion Advancement through Synergistic Electrolyte-Battery Integration

Agreement Number:

1036073

Agreement Value:

$600,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 1, 2025 - Aug 28, 2028

Description:

This Canada–Germany collaboration aims to accelerate the discovery of next-generation lithium-ion battery materials by integrating self-driving laboratories (SDLs), advanced diagnostics, and AI. The project focuses on optimizing cathode–electrolyte combinations to improve battery performance, safety, and longevity. Using rapid electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), high-throughput characterization, and AI-guided optimization, the team will develop and validate materials and methods for scalable production. Partners include Pulsenics, NRC, McMaster University, Preli GmbH, and Helmholtz-Institute Münster/FZJ.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M4Y 1L5

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q3-1036073

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

715442695

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

Pulsenics

Recipient's Legal Name:

Pulsenics Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Toronto Centre

Federal Riding Number:

35108

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

334410