The Innovate Electrochemistry (IEL) project secures funding from Norrköping Research Fund
Norrköping Science Park, NOSP, proudly announces the launch of the Innovate Electrochemistry (IEL) project, a novel innovation lab and ecosystem dedicated to supporting young deep-tech companies by providing world-class R&D capabilities in electrochemical flow systems. This initiative, a collaboration between Linköping University and Redoxme AB, builds upon the successful Knut-Alice Wallenberg-funded WIRA-SET project.
“We are excited to support the IEL, says Jonas Nilson, CEO of Norrköping Science Park. This initiative will create an environment where innovators can thrive, driving technologies that shape a greener and more efficient world. We welcome investments and investors to join us in this endeavor, as their support will be pivotal in driving these groundbreaking technologies forward.”
Key Objectives of the IEL:
- Educational Impact: The IEL aims to enhance local education by attracting top students and researchers, and in cooperation with NOSP, offering outreach programs in STEM for young people.
- Operational Improvement: The project will collaborate on municipal sustainable energy initiatives and welfare innovations, integrating sustainable practices into local governance.
- Research Excellence & Capabilities: The IEL will provide state-of-the-art facilities and foster global scientific collaboration, elevating Campus Norrköping’s research prestige in electrochemical technology.
- Economic Growth: By fostering startups, accelerating R&D work, enhancing local manufacturing, and attracting investments, the IEL aims to stimulate job creation.
- Ecological Sustainability: Reduce the use of fossil-based, toxic and critical raw materials in electrochemical technologies. An example is replacing PFAS with green solutions based on nanocellulose from the forest.
Norrköping Science Park will leverage the regional innovation ecosystem to engage with industry and aspiring companies, combining support for research-based electrochemical ventures in their spinout, startup, and scale-up phases. Partners include the regional innovation support system and initiatives like HOPE, and the GIVE Innovation Network.
“The Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE) at Linköping University is at the forefront of developing sustainable energy solutions using innovative organic materials, says Reverant Crispin, Professor at Linköping University. Our department’s interdisciplinary research, spanning chemistry, physics, and materials science, aims to create efficient and environmentally friendly energy technologies, including electrolysers, batteries, and supercapacitors.”
Electrochemistry plays a crucial role in the energy transition, offering innovative solutions for clean energy storage, conversion, and generation. The IEL will facilitate the development of various energy applications, including fuel cells, electrolysers, and flow batteries. These technologies are essential for sustainable energy solutions, with fuel cells converting chemical energy into electricity with high efficiency, electrolysers producing hydrogen from water using green electricity, and flow batteries providing scalable energy storage solutions.
“Redoxme is committed to enhancing the research capabilities of innovation labs worldwide with our advanced electrochemical solutions, says Pawel Wojcik, MD and Founder of Redoxme AB. Our instruments enable simultaneous measurement of electrical, optical, and thermal properties, providing researchers with comprehensive data and significantly enhancing their experimental capabilities. With the introduction of the IEL, even small companies can now benefit from these features.”
This project is backed by the Norrköping Research Fund, which recently allocated SEK 2.8 million to the EIL, highlighting the municipality’s commitment to fostering innovation and sustainable development. For more information, please visit this website.
To find out more about WIRA-SET please join this webinar with a focus on electrochemistry.
Norrköping Science Park supports deep-tech companies with a focus on sustainability and innovation. By bringing together businesses, researchers, and entrepreneurs, the park aims to drive technological advancements and economic growth in the region. One example of our efforts is the GIVE Innovation Network project, supported by the Swedish Energy Agency.
Contact:
Technical & Scientific Enquiries:
- Reverant Crispin, Professor at Linköping University
reverant.crispin@liu.se +46 73-417-0177 - Pawel Wojcik, MD & Founder at Redoxme AB
pawel.wojcik@redox.me +46 70-089-6286
General Information:
- Dag Forsén, Innovation Lead at Norrköping Science Park
dag.forsen@nosp.se +46 701-436-264
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