Drop-in graphite additive · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Developing a new class of carbon materials, so we can make better batteries. eCOphite – better anodes, more control.
COnovate is scaling eCOphite™ technology, a breakthrough class of carbon materials that makes batteries more predictable, more durable, and easier to manage — all with a fully domestic, renewable, low‑impact supply chain.
Value Pillars
Providing a no-regrets solution to improved battery performance
Cost
eCOphite reaches graphite price parity at scale, so the added functionality does not arrive with a price premium.
Domestic production
Near-term US production using industrial processes and facilities that already exist. Validated at 10 kg with contract manufacturers.
Patented US technology
A broad portfolio covering composition, synthesis and applications, developed with DOE and NSF support.
Performance
Capacity uplift and better cold-temperature behavior, without the swelling or cost penalty that silicon additives bring.
Why it matters
As the world electrifies – on the grid, in vehicles or for defense – batteries have become a backbone of modern society. But today's battery technology faces supply chain constraints and operational challenges which put future deployment at risk. eCOphite materials offer a new path forward: a carbon material domestically-produced from renewable feedstocks that improves performance as a drop-in additive or anode replacement.
Used in LFP batteries, eCOphite introduces a unique performance signature that helps systems operate more predictably and efficiently. Learn more about the technology
Backed and recognized by
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U.S. Department of Energy -
U.S. Department of Agriculture -
National Science Foundation -
Argonne National Laboratory -
Shell New Energy Challenge Finalist -
Hello Tomorrow Deep Tech Pioneer -
Cleantech Forum North America -
Wisconsin Economic Development -
Oracle NetSuite -
SpectraPower -
eex -
ADMACOM Spring 2021 - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- U.S. Department of Energy
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- National Science Foundation
- Argonne National Laboratory
- Shell New Energy Challenge Finalist
- Hello Tomorrow Deep Tech Pioneer
- Cleantech Forum North America
- Wisconsin Economic Development
- Oracle NetSuite
- SpectraPower
- eex
- ADMACOM Spring 2021
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Vision
We're building a new class of carbon materials that unlock better batteries today — and new industrial applications tomorrow.
- $5.35M+
- Non-dilutive grant funding awarded since 2018
- $2.6M+
- Investment funding raised
- 13
- Orders of magnitude, nanograms to kilograms
- 8
- People on the team
Latest news
Company · June 17, 2026
COnovate Appoints Craig Rigby as Chief Executive Officer
COnovate today announces the appointment of battery technology veteran Craig Rigby as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. COnovate founder, Dr. Carol Hirschmugl, transitions.
Company · May 10, 2025
From Discovery to Disruption: How COnovate is Powering the Future with Sustainable Battery Materials
Milwaukee – Access to energy is a fundamental need. As the world electrifies, the way we deliver that energy is changing. Not only to meet demand, but to ensure sustainability.
Funding · January 27, 2025
COnovate Secures Successful Seed Round, to Accelerate Completion of Key Commercialization and Development Milestones
COnovate, Inc., a pioneering nanomaterials startup, is thrilled to announce the successful closure of its seed round with key support.