Swiss deep-tech startup BTRY AG announced that it will participate in CES 2026, to be held from January 6 to 9 in Las Vegas, United States, where the company will present its breakthrough ultra-thin all-solid-state lithium-ion battery platform at the SwissTech Pavilion, Eureka Park Booth #61220.
CES is recognized as one of the world’s most influential IT and consumer electronics exhibitions, bringing together innovative companies, investors, global corporations, and media to showcase the latest technologies shaping future industries. Within Eureka Park, the exhibition serves as an important platform for advanced deep-tech startups seeking international partnerships and commercialization opportunities. Through this participation, BTRY aims to demonstrate that next-generation electronics no longer need to be constrained by conventional battery size, charging behavior, or safety limitations.
Founded as a spin-off from Empa and ETH Zurich, BTRY AG focuses on developing solid-state lithium-ion batteries optimized for connected devices. Unlike large-format energy storage designed for electric vehicles or national power grids, the company targets high-value applications where miniaturization, reliability, and longevity matter most. The battery platform introduced at CES 2026 reflects years of research and development rooted in semiconductor-style thin-film production processes, translated into sustainable roll-to-roll battery manufacturing.
The core differentiator of BTRY’s technology is its ability to enable ultra-fast charging with an exceptionally small footprint. Starting at a thickness of just 0.1 mm, the batteries can reach full charge in approximately one minute while operating safely at temperatures up to 150 °C (300 °F), in environments where conventional lithium-ion cells typically fail, swell, or pose fire risks due to liquid electrolytes. By removing liquid electrolyte layers and simplifying internal structures, BTRY implements a safer architecture with fewer layers, enabling direct power delivery for wireless transmissions without additional capacitors.
CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Moritz Futscher emphasized the significance of the milestone. “Electronics keep getting smaller and smarter, but batteries have not kept up. At CES 2026, we are showing that energy storage no longer needs to dictate device design or user behavior,” he said. “We intend to prove firsthand that the projector-sized screen experience of everyday devices can be matched with equally advanced, hair-thin, intrinsically safe batteries made in Switzerland.”
Industry experts and investors have also recognized BTRY’s potential. Redstone VC, the conference co-organizer’s investment partner, Mohamed Foulser, noted that the company is a frontrunner among Europe’s next-generation battery companies. The founding team’s combination of deep scientific expertise and entrepreneurial grit has earned high praise from partners across the logistics, healthcare, and industrial automation sectors seeking truly energy-autonomous solutions.
BTRY AG recently achieved a significant business milestone. In late 2025, the company closed an oversubscribed seed funding round totaling USD 5.7 million, led by Redstone VC. The investment will be used to accelerate industrialization through BTRY’s proprietary roll-to-roll manufacturing platform, strengthen customer product integration projects, and expand its global market strategy. The company says it plans to use this funding to stimulate applications such as active logistics tags, connected labels, high-temperature industrial sensors, MedTech devices, wearables, and other light consumer electronics, where traditional batteries have limited innovation.
Through demonstrations at CES 2026, BTRY plans to present use cases that directly address global challenges, including aging societies, portable device reliability, high-temperature safety, and the growing demand for smaller, smarter electronics. The company intends to continue follow-up meetings after the exhibition with Proof-of-Concept support and pilot projects to establish its technology as a new global standard for high-performance connected-electronics batteries.
Founded in 2023, BTRY AG is a Swiss deep-tech spin-off from Empa and ETH Zurich, specializing in the development of ultra-thin solid-state lithium-ion batteries. The company develops modular batteries that combine one-minute charging, extreme temperature stability, and intrinsic safety, enabling next-generation connected devices and wireless sensors.