Month: January 2023

Ionic Materials Named CleanTech and Energy Company of the Year by the New England Venture Capital Association at 6th Annual NEVY Awards

Awards Program Celebrates Top Innovators, Investors and Companies in the Region

Ionic Materials today announced it has been named the Company of the Year in CleanTech and Energy at the 2018 NEVY Awards, hosted by the New England Venture Capital Association (NEVCA) and presented by Bristol-Myers Squibb. Ionic Materials received this prestigious award for its continued development of the world’s first novel polymer electrolyte for solid-state batteries that addresses the limitations of today’s batteries: safety, energy density and cost.

By replacing the volatile liquid electrolyte used in lithium-ion batteries with Ionic’s solid polymer material, battery makers can tap into previously inaccessible battery chemistries, such as safe lithium-ion, lithium metal, lithium sulfur and rechargeable alkaline systems as well. The advancement in energy storage caught the eye of the NEVY Awards judges, who aim to recognize the top innovators, investors and companies in the New England region.

“We are honored to be recognized as one of the top innovators in New England by the NEVY Awards,” said Mike Zimmerman, founder and CEO of Ionic Materials. “The recognition is a true testament to the hard work our talented team has consistently delivered. We are excited to continue to grow our company in the Boston area and advance our polymer material for solid-state batteries over the coming years.”

As New England’s premier awards program for the technology, healthcare and life science communities, the NEVYs honor the best and brightest in the region’s venture ecosystem.

“We take great pride in the breadth of innovation and startup triumphs here in New England, and choose to celebrate as many of them as we can at the NEVYs each year,” said Jody Rose, president of the NEVCA. “The competition bar rises each year and 2018 was no exception. We congratulate the hard work, talent and grit displayed by all of this year’s honorees.”

About the New England Venture Capital Association

The New England Venture Capital Association (NEVCA) invests in the entrepreneurial ecosystem on behalf of the VC community, through program-building, policy work, brand-building, and events. From celebrations (the NEVY Awards) to content series (VC Briefings and Syndicate Sessions), workforce development programs (TechGen and Hack.Diversity) to advocacy and legislation (equity and inclusion initiatives and immigration reform), the NEVCA is at once a network, catalyst, and resource for the innovation economy. Follow @NewEnglandVC on Twitter or check out www.newenglandvc.org.

Ionic Materials has acquired iQLP, a supplier of proprietary LCP-based formulations for a wide range of telecom, mobile, automotive and semiconductor applications. The acquisition aligns with Ionic Materials’ core competencies of world-class material science, processing technology expertise and providing solutions to enable next-generation technologies. This further expands the company into several growing markets, such as 5G mobile, structural materials, semiconductor & electronics and the automotive industry.

WOBURN, MASS. (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2021

Ionic Materials, a material science company focused on innovative polymers for solid-state batteries, healthcare and 5G applications, today announced executive management changes to accelerate the company’s development and growth. The company named Dr. Michael Edelman, a business leader with 30 years of experience across the material science, semiconductor electronics and chemical sectors, as the new Chief Executive Officer. Mike Zimmerman, Founder of Ionic Materials, will continue to drive technical innovations at the company through his new role as Chief Scientist.

“Mike Zimmerman has done an excellent job building Ionic Materials from a research idea into a leading source of polymer innovation,” said Ionic Materials Chairman, Jan van Dokkum. “However, it was clear that as the company grows, Mike would have less and less time to spend driving technical innovation, so it is a natural time to adjust his role and add additional management firepower. Michael Edelman has the perfect combination of industry vision and experience to help drive the company forward.”

Ionic Materials Chief Scientist, Mike Zimmerman added, “The Board and I have decided it is time to add to the management team to help propel Ionic Materials through its next phase of growth, and I’m delighted to get the chance to work closely with Michael. I’m looking forward to handing over the business management reins and get back to focusing on what I love and what is critical to the company’s success – creating the innovative, impactful polymers that are the foundation of Ionic Materials.”

An entrepreneurial leader with 30 years of experience, Michael Edelman has led companies in the material science, semiconductor electronics and chemical sector. He specializes in bringing new, IP-rich technologies to large markets, and has been responsible for developing strong partnerships and raising money from both the private and public markets. Prior to joining Ionic Materials, Michael served as the Chief Executive Officer of Nanoco Group PLC, a world-leading technology developer and manufacturer of semiconductor nanomaterials for use in advanced electronics. Michael was responsible for building the company from seed funding through the company’s public listing. Michael holds a Ph.D. in Organometallic Chemistry from the University of Sussex, England, and his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Classics, from Tufts University, Boston, MA.

“I couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity to join the team at Ionic Materials,” said new Ionic Materials CEO, Michael Edelman. “Under Mike’s leadership, the company has built an amazing foundation of innovation and I’m looking forward to creating the future of advanced polymers with this talented team.”