e-Zinc Awarded as 2023 Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum.
e-Zinc, the company enabling sustainable, long-duration energy storage with its zinc-air battery, was selected among hundreds of candidates as one of the World Economic Forum’s “Technology Pioneers.”
e-Zinc utilizes zinc as the base metal in its long-duration energy storage technology, delivering a product that holds energy for multiple days and can safely and reliably perform in the world’s harshest environments. The solution is enabling a reliable transition away from fossil fuel powered energy sources and providing the platform for the world’s energy markets to be fully powered by renewable energy.
The World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers are early-stage companies that are at the forefront of new technologies and innovation and are poised to have a significant impact on business and society.
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Verena Kuhn, Head of Innovator Communities at the World Economic Forum, said:
We’re excited to welcome e-Zinc to our 2023 cohort of Technology Pioneers.
“e-Zinc and its fellow pioneers are at the forefront of innovation and disruption needed to help us solve the world’s most pressing issues. We look forward to their contribution to the Forum’s content work that brings together the public and private sector to tackle these global issues.”
As a Technology Pioneer, e-Zinc CEO James Larsen will be invited to engage with the World Economic Forum, working with global leaders to help address key industry and societal issues. Technology Pioneers will also be invited to join Forum events and discussions throughout the year, bringing together leading stakeholders from the public and private sector.
James Larsen, e-Zinc CEO said:
It’s an honor for e-Zinc to be acknowledged as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum.
“Our company and team are dedicated to accelerating the clean energy transition to realize our vision of a zero-carbon future. We look forward to engaging in the Forum’s Centre for Energy and Minerals, to share insights and collaborate with other global leaders in the field.”
This year’s Technology Pioneer cohort includes startups from 31 economies, with a third led by a woman chief executive. China has the second highest representation with 12 Technology Pioneers, behind the US with 29 companies.
More information on this year’s Technology Pioneers can be found here.
More information on past winners, information on the community and the application link can be found here.
Highlights:
- The World Economic Forum announces selection of the 100 most promising Technology Pioneers, companies that are tackling such issues as sustainability, climate change and healthcare.
- e-Zinc, with its unique zinc-based long-duration energy storage technology, is among the winners
- This year’s cohort includes representation from 31 economies on six continents.
- The full list of Technology Pioneers can be viewed here.
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e-Zinc Awarded as 2023 Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum, Toronto, June 21, 2023
