NEO partners with University of Windsor to advance EV battery technologies
September 5, 2024
by CM Staff
The collaboration also aims at creating commercialization pathways for innovations.
TORONTO — NEO Battery Materials signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Windsor for advancing new battery and energy storage technologies in Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem.
The partnership will leverage the synergies between industry and academia to drive innovation and competitive advantages in battery and sustainable mobility technologies.
Dr. Shanthi Johnson, the University of Windsor’s VP of research and innovation, said, “Our institution has a proven commitment to pursuing bold, impactful research in collaboration with industry. This partnership with NEO Battery Materials is an example of that commitment with tangible benefits to the EV sector, the Canadian economy, and society as a whole.”
As a part of this MOU, NEO will collaborate with researchers in UWindsor’s Faculty of Engineering. Projects will focus on optimizing silicon anodes, fabricating multi-layer lithium-ion battery cells, and developing novel component materials. The partnership will take advantage of provincial or federal funding programs for industry-academia joint development.
Along with research and development, the collaboration aims to create commercialization pathways for innovations. By jointly creating intellectual property (IP), NEO and the university will develop and bring to market new solutions for the evolving needs of the EV and energy storage sectors. The collaboration will explore work opportunities to equip students with practical experience and create a pipeline of qualified personnel to fulfill the workforce needs of the growing EV sector.
