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tozero
Impact-drivenStartupRenewable Energies & Environmental TechnologyClimate & Environmental Protection
About tozero
tozero is a German deep-tech startup founded in 2022, developing an innovative recycling process for lithium-ion batteries. Its core mission is to enable a circular economy for critical raw materials such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese, reducing environmental impact and fostering Europe's resource independence. tozero is rapidly scaling, with a pilot facility near Munich expected to be operational by 2025. The organization has secured significant funding and received multiple prestigious awards for its impact in sustainable technology.
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Sustainability Goals
Responsible Consumption & Production
Enabling a circular economy for critical battery materials
tozero develops an innovative process to recover valuable materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel from end-of-life batteries, reducing the need for new mining. The organization promotes sustainable production and responsible consumption of electric vehicles and consumer electronics.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Innovative technology for sustainable industry
tozero is a deep-tech startup developing a proprietary hydrometallurgical recycling technology. This innovation enables the creation of resilient infrastructure for critical raw material recovery, fostering sustainable industrialization.
Climate Action
Reducing emissions through material recycling
By recovering raw materials from end-of-life batteries, tozero minimizes energy-intensive primary mining. This contributes to reducing carbon emissions in battery production and supports climate change mitigation.
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FAQs
Q1What is tozero's core mission?
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tozero's core mission is to enable a circular economy for critical raw materials from lithium-ion batteries. The organization aims to reduce the environmental impact of battery production and contribute to resource independence, particularly in Europe.
Q2What technology does tozero use and what capacities are planned?
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tozero employs a proprietary hydrometallurgical recycling process designed to achieve high recovery rates and purity levels for critical raw materials from spent batteries. A pilot plant near Munich is expected to be operational in 2025, processing 2,500 tons of battery waste annually, with plans to scale up to 10,000 tons by 2027-2028.
Q3How is tozero funded and what milestones have been achieved?
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tozero secured €3.5 million in seed funding in 2023, followed by a substantial €23.5 million Series A funding round in early 2024. These investments are accelerating the organization's growth and the construction of its pilot plant.
Q4What awards and recognitions has tozero received?
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tozero was recognized in the 'Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2024' list and was a finalist for the German Founder's Award 2024. The organization is also among Germany's Top 100 Startups 2024 and was named one of the 'Top 50 Impact Startups in Germany'.
Q5How can interested individuals apply for a job at tozero?
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Interested individuals can apply for open positions at tozero directly through the organization's Personio career portal. The link can be found on their careers page.
Q6Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does tozero primarily address?
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tozero primarily addresses SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure). The organization also contributes secondarily to SDG 13 (Climate Action).
