IIT Roorkee Signs Two Technology Transfer Agreements for Advanced Li-ion Battery Electrode Technologies

Uttarakhand, Roorkee, May 22, 2026: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has signed two Technology Transfer Agreements for innovative lithium-ion battery electrode technologies developed by Prof. Anjan Sil, marking another significant step toward strengthening India’s advanced energy storage ecosystem. Both technologies have been transferred to Cathion Energy Private Limited for further development and commercialisation.
The two transferred technologies are titled: A Novel Electrode Composite for High Power and High Energy Application in Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery; and A High-Performance Composite Electrode for Li-ion Battery.
These technologies focus on enhancing the electrochemical performance, energy density, charging capability, and overall efficiency of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The innovations are expected to contribute toward the growing demand for efficient and sustainable energy storage solutions across sectors, including electric mobility, portable electronics, and renewable energy systems.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Anjan Sil, inventor of both technologies, said, “The transfer of these technologies represents an important step toward translating laboratory-scale research into impactful industrial applications. Our objective has been to develop advanced electrode materials that can address the increasing demand for high-performance and reliable energy storage systems.”
Dr Hari Raj, CEO, Cathion Energy Private Limited, expressed enthusiasm regarding the collaboration and stated, “We are pleased to collaborate with IIT Roorkee for the commercialisation of these advanced Li-ion battery technologies. The innovations hold strong potential for improving battery performance and supporting the rapidly evolving energy storage and electric mobility sectors.”
Prof. Vivek K. Malik, Dean, Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy (SRIC), Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, commented, “Technology transfer is a critical component of the innovation ecosystem at IIT Roorkee. Such collaborations facilitate the translation of cutting-edge research into real-world solutions and contribute significantly toward industrial advancement and national technological growth.”
Prof. Kamal K. Pant, Director, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, stated, “IIT Roorkee remains committed to fostering impactful research and promoting industry-academia collaboration. The transfer of these battery technologies reflects the institute’s continued efforts toward supporting innovation in strategic and emerging sectors.”
The technology transfer agreements were facilitated by the Intellectual Property Rights Cell of SRIC at IIT Roorkee, reinforcing the institute’s commitment to promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry engagement.