Neues Jahr, neue Impulse: Mit dem Jahresauftakt richten wir als EAS Batteries den Blick nach vorn. 2026 steht im Zeichen von Wachstum & Innovation – von Netzwerken & technologischer Weiterentwicklung für die Batteriewelt. Mit neuen Initiativen für Startups und Investoren neuer Technologieansätze, konstanter Präsenz auf internationalen Fachveranstaltungen und breit gefächerten personellen Perspektiven setzen wir wichtige Akzente für die kommenden Monate.
The turn of the year marks more than just a new calendar year for EAS Batteries — it represents the active expansion of our role as a qualified development partner, driver of innovation, and a bridge between research, industry, and investors. Three areas are shaping our start in particular: 1. the establishment of the EAS Venture Lab, 2. the kickoff of international appearances at two major events, and 3. new projects — and with them, new positions — allowing us to strategically grow our team.
#EAS Venture Lab: Where Start-ups, technology, and investors come together
From the first idea to a scalable solution: that is the goal of our new incubator. With the EAS Venture Lab, we leverage our long-standing expertise in cell and battery development to support startups — from initial validation using our know-how and technical lab resources to industrial implementation. We assist not only with administrative matters but also bring in our exten-sive network of suppliers, industry partners, and contacts across the entire value chain, including investors. In addition, we actively help identify and establish suitable collaborations in research and industry. At the core of our approach are thorough techno-economic assessments, which provide startups and their financiers with transparent insights into the opportunities and risks of new approaches — factual, objective, and reliable.
The EAS Venture Lab provides value for investors, suppliers, end users, and research institutions. By enabling fast prototyping, reliable assessments of product and process ideas, and swift verifications, development cycles can be shortened and investment decisions made with greater confidence.
Insights gained from collaboration on innovative projects such as Limatica, Reflex Aerospace, and our new development project with Helsing are directly incorporated — all with the aim of identifying promising startups and guiding them safely to their next milestone.
Whether you are a startup in need of technical support or an investor seeking a qualified evaluation perspective, our experts are always available for a professional exchange at sales@eas-batteries.com.
#Start of the year on the international stage: Berlin and Houston
The technical exchange at the start of the year began at two high-profile international events. At the Battery Forum in Berlin, our CEO Michael Deutmeyer co-led a session on batteries for aerospace together with Prof. Dr. Arnulf Latz (DLR). Current research approaches, design challenges, and the limitations of today’s cell technologies were discussed.
Contributions from the DLR, ESA, industry, and the Fraunhofer Society ranged from hybrid flight concepts to extreme cyclic demands in space, as well as the future potential of new cell chemistries such as lithium-sulfur.
Advances in cell design and material development are crucial for optimizing range, reliability, and weight. Another central topic was the need for further qualifica-tion and certification in the space sector — here too, we pursue a networked approach to jointly tackle the challenges “out of space.” Do you want to discuss this further? Please feel free to get in touch with us!
At the same time, EAS Batteries participated in the NASA Aerospace Battery Workshop in Hou-ston. Our Sales Engineer Radion Gedikov actively engaged in intensive discussions with interna-tional experts from industry, research, and public institutions. The focus was on new design ap-proaches for large-format cells and the use of metallized polymer current collectors to reduce weight, increase efficiency, and enable new applications — always with an eye on delivering criti-cal added value for the safety of manned missions. This high-level open exchange highlights the importance of collaboration for advancing challenging applications — both on Earth and beyond.
#People make innovation: join EAS
The new year also brings many exciting research and customer projects that, alongside the development of the EAS Venture Lab, demand the full power of EAS. As our responsibilities grow, so does our team. We are currently looking to strengthen our team in battery and cell develop-ment, mechanical engineering, project management, battery assembly, and sales back-office with a focus on funded projects. We are seeking dedicated professionals who are ready to tackle technological challenges, actively shape innovation, and explore new horizons in cell development together with us.
If you are interested in becoming part of EAS or know of any suitable candidates, we look forward to hearing from you: please send an email to Ms. Schmidt (anke.schmidt@eas-batteries.com) or call +49 3631 46703-0.
We look forward to the projects and challenges ahead in the coming year and are always open to feedback and new approaches—let's work together to strengthen the cell and battery world in Europe.