HPQ Silicon Fast-Tracks North American Battery Production—Targets Q3 Launch
MONTREAL, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ, OTCQB: HPQFF, FRA: O08), a technology company driving innovation in advanced materials and critical process development, is proud to announce the signing of a new industrial agreement with its French technology partner, NOVACIUM SAS (“Novacium”).
Originally planned as a two-phase rollout—beginning with production and commercialization led by Novacium, followed by HPQ Silicon—the strategy has now evolved into a concurrent model. Under the new agreement, HPQ will launch its own battery production operations in parallel with Novacium, accelerating the company’s entry into the North American market.
Following Novacium’s June 18, 2025, announcement of the start of industrial-scale production of high-performance battery cells, HPQ has received strong interest from North American stakeholders. In response to this momentum, HPQ initiated discussions with Novacium to explore faster deployment of GEN3 battery technology across North America.
These efforts culminated in a new strategic agreement signed on July 2, 2025, enabling HPQ to begin producing its first GEN3-based battery cells in parallel with Novacium. This collaborative production model is designed to meet market needs more quickly, positioning HPQ to generate early commercial revenues.
Bernard Tourillon, President and CEO of HPQ Silicon Inc, said :
This agreement represents a pivotal step in our renewed approach to commercializing HPQ’s technologies,
“By moving forward with concurrent production alongside Novacium, we’re positioned to deliver our own high-performance 18650 (4,000 mAh) and 21700 (6,000 mAh) batteries to the North American market by the end of Q3 2025—unlocking the full commercial value of our exclusive license.”
HPQ’s production efforts will be powered by Novacium’s advanced technology transfer, which has already proven the seamless integration of GEN3 anode material into standard industrial battery manufacturing lines. This expanded partnership enables HPQ to leverage GEN3’s superior energy density and cycling performance, meeting the rising demand across the mobility, consumer electronics, telecommunications, and Canadian defence sectors.
Dr. Jed Kraiem, Ph.D., Head of Novacium, said:
This expanded collaboration with HPQ underscores our shared commitment to turning innovation into commercial reality,
“Enabling HPQ to begin parallel production broadens the global reach of our GEN3 technology and reinforces our position as a leader in next-generation energy storage solutions.”
Mr. Tourillon, added :
This agreement reflects HPQ’s new strategic direction—one that prioritizes agile partnerships with innovators like Novacium, who can quickly turn breakthrough technologies into market-ready products,
“It marks a deliberate shift away from past approaches, embracing faster, more focused execution to accelerate returns and drive commercial success.”
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