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MKPLUS has advanced the research, development, and commercialization of the next-generation Vanadium Solid-State Battery (VSB) as an innovation-driven energy technology company originating from Japan.
The origins of this technology can be traced back to 2010, when a research group was established at Tohoku University in Sendai.

The group developed a new membrane material capable of safely encapsulating semi-solid vanadium, leading to patent applications in Japan and the United States in 2016 for its use in battery systems.

Full-scale commercialization efforts began in 2020 through a formal partnership with Tohoku University. In 2021, an industrial-scale prototype was completed, establishing the technological foundation required for mass production.

In the first quarter of 2022, the prototype passed performance testing conducted by TÜV in Germany, obtaining international certification. By the fourth quarter of the same year, a pilot production facility in Japan had begun operations, further solidifying the path toward implementation.

Global expansion accelerated in the first quarter of 2023 with the establishment of EMPlus in Austria, creating a strategic base for European operations.

EMPlus is not a subsidiary but an independent entity holding exclusive licenses for sales, distribution, and technology development in the EMENA region (Europe, Middle East, and North Africa).
By transferring EU patents and regional exclusive rights related to VSSB technology, MKPLUS strengthened its collaborative framework with EMPlus.

Through participation in the Burgenland state acceleration program and the Austrian government’s COMET program, research and industrial collaboration in Europe has progressed steadily.
Meanwhile, market development has also begun in the United States, further expanding the company’s global footprint.

Today, EMPlus holds unique intellectual property in:

• exclusive licensing for the EMENA region
• stacking technologies
• packaging technologies
• battery management systems (BMS – both hardware and software)

and functions as a strategic production and development partner (Production Holding) responsible for VSSB-related activities in the EMENA region.

On April 30, 2024, EMPlus successfully completed its Series A funding round.
The capital raised is being utilized for the establishment of a manufacturing plant in Japan, project development in Burgenland, Austria, and the launch of new initiatives in Poland.

As global electrification accelerates and renewable energy continues to expand, the battery energy storage market is experiencing rapid growth.
Standing at the forefront of this transformation, MKPLUS is committed to realizing a sustainable energy society through its next-generation Vanadium Solid-State Battery (VSB) technology.
This technology can be applied across a wide range of sectors—including utilities, commercial facilities, real estate, transportation infrastructure, and aerospace—providing the flexibility needed to adapt to an evolving market landscape.

MKPLUS’s VSB offers significant advantages over conventional energy storage systems, including exceptionally fast charging, superior safety, and an extended lifespan. Early engagement with customers and a robust pipeline of large-scale projects demonstrate that the technology is steadily moving into practical deployment.

While competing technologies such as VRB and LFP exist, MKPLUS holds distinct advantages in:

• pursuing higher efficiency,
• a simplified and highly reproducible manufacturing process,
• improved maintainability, and
• long-term, reliable sustainability.

Built on these strengths, MKPLUS is driving global progress toward clean and resilient energy systems.