NANOMAKERS

Their core work

Nanomakers is a French SME specializing in the production of silicon nanomaterials for lithium-ion batteries. Their core capability is manufacturing carbon-coated silicon anode materials and scaling up these production processes for the battery industry. They contribute materials expertise and production know-how to EU consortia developing next-generation high-energy-density batteries, including solid-state and prelithiated chemistries. They also have experience in nanosafety and regulatory frameworks for nanomaterials.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Nanomakers began with a broader nanomaterials focus, participating in NanoREG II (2015–2019) on nanosafety regulation and safe-by-design methodologies for industrial nanomaterials. From 2019 onward, they concentrated entirely on Li-ion battery materials — specifically silicon anodes, advanced electrolytes, and production scaling. This shift from regulatory/safety work to dedicated battery materials manufacturing marks a clear strategic bet on the energy storage market.

Nanomakers is moving from research-stage nanomaterial development toward industrial-scale production of silicon anode materials, positioning themselves as a supply chain player for next-generation batteries.

How they like to work

Nanomakers operates primarily as a participant in large consortia (3 out of 4 projects), contributing specialized materials expertise. Their single coordination of DEBIMAX — their largest project at EUR 1.76M — shows they can lead when the topic aligns with their core production capability. With 69 unique partners across 20 countries, they are well-connected and comfortable working in diverse, multi-national teams.

Nanomakers has collaborated with 69 unique partners across 20 countries, giving them a broad European network concentrated in battery and nanomaterials research. Their reach spans most of the EU, indicating they are a trusted partner in large-scale collaborative projects.

What sets them apart

Nanomakers occupies a rare niche: they are a production-focused SME making silicon nanomaterials specifically for battery anodes, not just a research lab. Their DEBIMAX project demonstrates they are actively scaling up manufacturing, which makes them valuable to any consortium needing a materials supplier rather than just a research partner. Their nanosafety background adds credibility on regulatory and safe-by-design aspects of nanomaterial production.

Highlights from their portfolio

• DEBIMAX
  Their only coordinated project (EUR 1.76M) — focused squarely on scaling up their core product (carbon-coated silicon for battery anodes), signaling a move from R&D to industrial production.
• ASTRABAT
  Participation in an ambitious all-solid-state battery project positions Nanomakers in the next wave of battery technology beyond conventional Li-ion.
• SPIDER
  Combines multiple advanced chemistries (sulfur rocksalt, prelithiation, silicon composites) in a single high-energy-density battery project, showcasing Nanomakers' versatility in battery materials.