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Supercharge Australia is proud to announce the cohort selected for its latest program, the inaugural Supercharge Australia Incubator, designed to accelerate Australia’s lithium battery manufacturing and innovation capabilities through support of early-stage companies in prototype phase.

From battery chemistry breakthroughs and AI-powered energy technologies to materials innovation, recycling, second-life systems, and electrified mobility and infrastructure, this diverse group of startups represents a wave of transformative solutions for Australia’s battery value chain.

“This cohort is a great reflection of the breadth and ambition of Australian startup innovation in the battery sector," said Megan Fisher, CEO of EnergyLab. Strengthening Australia's innovation capability is critical—not only to securing our clean energy supply chain but also to fostering new companies, future employers, and manufacturers that will drive our economy forward."

“Supercharge Australia aims to dramatically increase the flow of Australian founders and new businesses in the lithium battery value chain that can be supported by and take advantage of new funding programs like the AU$500M Battery Breakthrough Initiative, the AU$15B National Reconstruction Fund and the AU$23B Future Made in Australia program," said Kirk McDonald, Project Manager for Supercharge Australia.



Meet the 2025 cohort and why they are excited to be part of the inaugural Supercharge Australia Incubator :

"Adoxima is over the moon to join the Supercharge Australia Incubator. Together with EnergyLab and Nexus our goal is to fast track Adoxima’s advanced manufacturing technology to support global net zero objectives"

  • CarboPhite (VIC) – Dr. Mehrdad Parsa and his team are developing a cutting-edge, cost-effective, and eco-friendly carbon-coating technology for sustainable anode production and enhancing battery performance.

"I’m excited to join the Supercharge Australia Incubator because it offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded innovators and experts in the startup ecosystem. The program’s focus on nurturing early-stage ventures aligns perfectly with my goals of scaling impactful solutions. I’m eager to leverage the mentorship, resources, and network that the incubator provides to take my ideas to the next level, while learning from a community that shares the same passion for entrepreneurship and growth"

  • InnoVoltIQ Tech (NSW) – Dylan Wei Zhang is leveraging existing technology to build an Australian battery and cell manufacturing capability.

"Because of its vision to build an innovation ecosystem to produce more value throughout Australia's lithium battery supply chain"

  • Li-ion Energy (WA) – Founded by Sarai Ball and Justin Manton, Li-ion Energy is reconditioning, recycling, and transforming lithium battery waste into reusable energy solutions.

"We are excited to join the Supercharge Australia program as it offers us a unique opportunity to collaborate with other innovators in the lithium battery ecosystem. Through this program, we’ll gain access to global markets, strategic partnerships, and cutting-edge resources that will help us accelerate the development of sustainable battery solutions. Being part of Supercharge Australia strengthens our commitment to driving innovation in battery reconditioning and recycling, furthering our mission to reduce waste and environmental impact"

"We know the trend to electric transportation is really just starting. We are excited to be part of the team that makes more options, more accessible to those not only in the Southern Hemisphere, but across the world"

"Joining the Supercharge Australia Incubator is an opportunity to work with a fantastic cohort to shift the dial on Australia's lithium battery value chain and transition towards net zero. In my case, it also means taking the next step in transforming my V2G start-up vision into reality to get the most benefit from EV batteries"

  • Noizend (NSW) – Founded by Paul Monsted, Noizend is bringing people together through physics-informed active noise control for battery energy storage systems

"The team at Supercharge Australia are at the cutting-edge of energy innovation in Australia, we can’t wait to embrace their wealth of experience"

"It is exciting to join a cohort with a shared baseline of experience and skill delivering hardware and energy storage tech"

"Because with the support of the program and some professional guidance I believe I can demonstrate a sustainable business model that can simultaneously make solar energy storage affordable for thousands of people in Australia whilst also improving lithium battery recycling practices"

  • Voltavate (VIC) – Amir Hooshang Taheri is revolutionising battery manufacturing with nanofiber-engineered separators that double battery life, improve safety, and reduce production waste and cost.

"We’re excited to join the Supercharge Australia Incubator because it brings together the right mix of industry connections, expert guidance, and national focus needed to scale battery innovation in Australia. The program aligns closely with our goals at Voltavate — to commercialize advanced battery components, contribute to local manufacturing capabilities, and support the objectives of the National Battery Strategy"



Over 12 weeks, the incubator provides hands-on support, strategic guidance, and ecosystem and investor connections for Australian founders building the future of energy storage and electrification. For more information on the Supercharge Australia Incubator, visit: https://energylab.org.au/programs/supercharge-australia-incubator

Supercharge Australia, a joint project of EnergyLab and New Energy Nexus, is accelerating Australia's lithium battery value chain, catalysing sovereign capability across the battery supply chain—from critical minerals to manufacturing, deployment, second-life and recycling. 


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