Lohum names Nobel laureate chief scientist
By Abha Lohia · Editor ·
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Noida
- Lohum is a Noida firm that recycles lithium-ion batteries and makes critical raw materials for battery makers
- It has named Nobel physics winner Konstantin Novoselov chief scientist of a new deep-tech incubation platform for advanced materials
- The platform will carry lab research to market readiness, with Lohum supplying capital, infrastructure and oversight
What happened
- Lohum appointed Konstantin Novoselov as Chief Scientist.
- He leads its new incubation and venture platform.
- The platform moves research from early lab stage to commercial readiness.
Why it matters
- Aims to bridge the gap between lab discovery and industrial scale.
The business
- Recycles lithium-ion batteries.
- Produces critical raw materials for batteries.
The founders
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Rajat Verma
Founder and CEOWords to know
- TRL
- Technology readiness level, a 1 to 9 scale of how mature a technology is
Terms in this story
- Deep tech: A deep-tech startup builds on new science or engineering, such as space technology, chips, drones or advanced materials, so it needs years of research and patient money. India gives such companies a longer startup recognition window. The number that matters most is how many years of funding it needs before first revenue.
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