TasmanIon

TasmanIon is a New Zealand-based deep-tech startup specializing in the research and development of next-generation aluminium-ion battery technology. Founded in 2021 as a spinout from Victoria University of Wellington, the company aims to provide a safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. By utilizing abundant materials like aluminium and proprietary non-flammable electrolytes, TasmanIon seeks to eliminate the risks of thermal runaway while lowering the barrier to entry for energy storage solutions. The company is currently in the pre-production phase, focusing on maturing its battery cell performance for stationary grid storage and portable applications. With a strong emphasis on social impact, TasmanIon aims to address energy poverty in developing regions by creating affordable, fire-safe energy storage systems. The firm is actively scaling its technology through strategic partnerships, including collaborations with international research organizations like Fraunhofer IKTS, to prepare for future large-scale manufacturing.

TasmanIon’s mission is to make renewable energy accessible for all by providing safer, more sustainable, and affordable energy storage solutions.

• Spinout company from Victoria University of Wellington
• Strategic partnership and MoU with Fraunhofer IKTS
• Backed by prominent investors including Pacific Channel and Booster Innovation Fund
• Successfully developed multiple functional prototypes in a laboratory setting

Sources

• TasmanIon Official Website
• Wellington UniVentures Portfolio
• Pacific Channel Investment Story
• NZ Herald Profile