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cylib

cylib is on a mission to revolutionize how lithium-ion batteries are recycled in Europe, making the process more efficient and sustainable.

WebsitePlug and Play page

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  • went through Plug and PlayProgram · this site+1

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Competitors

Othergreen-li-ionShared: lithium ion, ion batteryEF 2020SingaporeStartup →OtherAmpCycleShared: lithium ion, ion battery, processMassChallenge Switzerland 2025IndiaStartup →OtherICBRGShared: lithium ion, ion batteryAntler 2023NorwayStartup →OtherSILI ENERGYShared: lithium ion, ion battery, electric500 Global 2025South KoreaStartup →Other4th State EnergiesShared: lithium ion, ion battery, materialPlug and PlayUnited StatesStartup →
Companies closest to cylib
Company
green-li-ionShared: lithium ion, ion batteryEF 2020Not statedOther
AmpCycleShared: lithium ion, ion battery, processMassChallenge Switzerland 2025Not statedOther
ICBRGShared: lithium ion, ion batteryAntler 2023Not statedOther
SILI ENERGYShared: lithium ion, ion battery, electric500 Global 2025Not statedOther
4th State EnergiesShared: lithium ion, ion battery, materialPlug and Play Not statedOther

Adjacent

Developer toolsStandard EnergyShared: lithium ion, ion battery, energyPlug and PlaySouth KoreaStartup →OtherGalvani PowerShared: lithium ion, sustainability sector, batteryPlug and PlayItalyStartup →OtherGBatteriesShared: ion batteryYC W14OttawaStartup →OtherHidrogenicsShared: reduces co2, co2 emission, batteryPlug and PlayUnited StatesStartup →OtherVolt14Shared: ion battery, lithium, material500 Global 2019SingaporeStartup →
Companies next to cylib
Company
Standard EnergyShared: lithium ion, ion battery, energyPlug and Play Not statedDevtools
Galvani PowerShared: lithium ion, sustainability sector, batteryPlug and Play Not statedOther
GBatteriesShared: ion batteryYC W14 +1ActiveOther
HidrogenicsShared: reduces co2, co2 emission, batteryPlug and Play Not statedOther
Volt14Shared: ion battery, lithium, material500 Global 2019 +1Not statedOther

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Company
SecuraAIA Princeton-based startup helping highly regulated industries, such as healthcare, safely deploy AI by automating AI security and governance.2 programsNot statedAI
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Programs

Programs cylib went through
ProgramCohortSource
Plug and PlayNot statedPlug and Play Page

About cylib

"cylib is a pioneering company in the Energy, New Materials & Packaging, and Sustainability sectors, dedicated to revolutionizing the recycling of lithium-ion batteries in Europe. With an end-to-end process focused on efficiently recovering valuable metals from electric car batteries at pack and cell levels, cylib prioritizes resource and climate-friendly practices. Developed by a seasoned research team at RWTH Aachen University, the process emphasizes sustainability and reduces CO2 emissions. cylib's innovative technology allows for the recovery of all battery components, promoting a true Circular Economy in the European market. By enabling the extraction of green secondary raw materials, cylib is driving the shift towards a more efficient and sustainable approach to battery recycling."

Category
Other
Location
Germany
Checked
10h ago

cylib: questions

Which accelerators did cylib go through?

cylib is listed by Plug and Play.

Where is cylib based?

cylib lists Germany as its location on Plug and Play's page.