YUNASKO-UKRAINE LLC

Their core work

Yunasko is a Ukrainian technology SME specializing in advanced electrochemical energy storage — particularly supercapacitors and battery technologies. Within H2020 consortia, they contribute expertise in battery materials characterization, solid-state electrolyte development, and next-generation battery chemistries including lithium-ion and sodium-ion systems. Their work spans from materials testing and modelling to developing safer, longer-lasting, and more cost-effective battery solutions for stationary energy storage applications.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Yunasko's trajectory shows a clear shift from instrumentation and testing infrastructure toward next-generation battery chemistries. Their earliest project (TEESMAT, 2019) centered on material characterization methods — real-time, in-line, and non-destructive techniques for electrochemical storage. By 2020-2021, they pivoted firmly into battery cell development, first with all-solid-state lithium-ion (ASTRABAT) and then sodium-ion systems (SIMBA), with growing emphasis on cost reduction, safety, and recyclability.

Yunasko is moving from materials testing support roles toward active development of alternative battery chemistries (sodium-ion, solid-state), positioning them for the post-lithium energy storage market.

How they like to work

Yunasko operates exclusively as a consortium participant, never as coordinator, which is typical for a specialized SME contributing technical expertise to larger research efforts. With 51 unique partners across 15 countries in just 3 projects, they work in large, multi-national consortia — suggesting they are valued as a specialist contributor rather than a project driver. Their broad partner network relative to their project count indicates they integrate well into diverse teams.

Despite only three projects, Yunasko has built an extensive network of 51 partners across 15 countries, reflecting participation in large European battery research consortia. Their reach spans well beyond Eastern Europe into Western European research and industrial hubs.

What sets them apart

Yunasko is one of very few Ukrainian SMEs with deep integration into Europe's battery research ecosystem. Their combination of electrochemical characterization expertise and hands-on experience with both lithium and sodium solid-state systems makes them a versatile partner for battery projects at various TRL levels. For consortium builders, they offer specialized energy storage know-how at competitive Eastern European cost structures with proven ability to deliver in large EU consortia.

Highlights from their portfolio

• ASTRABAT
  Largest single grant (EUR 313,588) targeting all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries for 2025 — directly tied to Europe's strategic battery independence goals.
• SIMBA
  Focuses on sodium-ion batteries as a sustainable, lower-cost alternative to lithium, representing the frontier of post-lithium energy storage research.
• TEESMAT
  Open innovation test bed for electrochemical storage materials — their entry point into EU battery research, combining digital characterization with manufacturing.