LG Energy Solution opens submissions for battery tech partnership program

Korea’s leading battery manufacturer, LG Energy Solution, announced Monday the launch of a new program to accept collaboration proposals from companies with innovative battery technologies, aiming to spur growth through technical partnerships.

Through its Open Submission Start-up program, LG Energy Solution will offer joint research and development opportunities or potential investment, following a thorough review and technology assessment of submitted proposals.

As part of the initiative, the company is currently accepting proposals from start-ups in six core areas of battery technology until June 30.

The categories include materials, cells, cell processing, battery packs, battery management systems and battery systems, encompassing technologies for system validation and integration.

Starting in the second half of 2025, the program will expand to accept battery-related proposals in any area, beyond the six initial categories. The range of eligible participants will also expand to include listed companies, allowing proposals to be submitted year-round.

To facilitate participation, LG Energy Solution has launched a dedicated page for the program on its Bridge portal, a platform for external collaboration and technology partnerships.

“Open innovation is a key strategy for transforming novel technologies and ideas into reality,” said Kim Je-young, chief technology officer of LG Energy Solution. “We will continue seeking collaboration with external partners to lead the future of the battery industry.”

In March, during InterBattery 2025 — Korea’s largest battery industry exhibition — the company emphasized that the next three to five years will be a golden period for enhancing product competitiveness, achieving cost innovation and building a flexible product portfolio.

In line with this vision, LG Energy Solution is actively seeking external partnerships to strengthen its technology base.

Separately, on Thursday, the company also announced an agreement with Seoul National University to expand its industry-academia cooperation center at the university. With the expansion, the center includes the mechanical engineering field, moving beyond its original focus on chemistry and chemical engineering since the center’s launch in 2022.