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GraphEnergyTech

EPFL Innovation Park Bâtiment C, Lausanne, Vaud, 1015, Switzerland

Overview

GraphEnergyTech develops graphene-based electrodes for solar cells, aiming to replace silver to lower manufacturing costs and improve power conversion and reliability. The company has secured CHF 1.1 million to accelerate development of its graphene electrode technology. Co-founders include Professor Michael Grätzel and Professor Andrea Ferrari, whose expertise supports the venture’s scientific credibility. GraphEnergyTech plans to expand the graphene electrode platform beyond solar cells into batteries, supercapacitors, LED lighting and displays. The company is participating in the Climate Collider program alongside other Swiss climatetech startups, reinforcing its commitment to international collaboration and scaling. The funding from Aramco Ventures is intended to help scale operations and advance commercialization.

Total raised
$1M
Funding rounds
1
Latest round
Equity
Latest activity
Aug 2024

Industries

  • Energy Efficiency
  • Power Grid
  • Solar
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Recent funding

  1. Equity

    Aug 2024

    $1M

Team