Solidion Technology Awarded Its Third Grant From The U.S. Army STTR Program

Solidion Technology (Nasdaq: STI) announced it received a third U.S. Army STTR grant on January 20, 2026 to develop an advanced fiber-based electronic battery system using a coaxial carbon nanotube (CNT) yarn architecture.

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Solidion Technology (Nasdaq: STI) announced it received a third U.S. Army STTR grant on January 20, 2026 to develop an advanced fiber-based electronic battery system using a coaxial carbon nanotube (CNT) yarn architecture. Research will be conducted jointly with The University of Texas at Dallas. The fiber battery design integrates CNT yarn as a structural core and current collector with Solidion's silicon anode material to create a flexible, rechargeable lithium-ion battery in fiber form. This award follows recent recognition and prior government-funded projects in 2025.

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• Third government grant awarded in six months
• Collaboration with The University of Texas at Dallas
• Innovative fiber battery design combining CNT yarn and silicon anode

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Key Figures

Government grants: 3 grants R&D award year: 2025 R&D 100 Award

Government grants

3 grants

Third government grant in the last six months

R&D award year

2025 R&D 100 Award

Award for E-GRIMS innovation with Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 29

5 events

1. Dec 29

   DOE grant award

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   Second U.S. Department of Energy grant for carbon-nanosphere material scale-up.

2. Dec 15

   Product development

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   Announcement of high-capacity, low-cost silicon-rich lithium-ion anode.

3. Nov 21

   ARPA-E grant

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   ARPA-E grant to advance electrochemical manufacturing of high-performance graphite.

4. Nov 10

   Product showcase

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   Showcased 9.5Ah high-performance pouch cell for drones and UAVs.

5. Oct 31

   Listing compliance

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   +18.4%

   Regained compliance with Nasdaq market value listing requirements.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

coaxial carbon nanotube (cnt) yarn, carbon nanotube, lithium-ion battery, anode

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coaxial carbon nanotube (cnt) yarn technical

"advanced fiber-based electronic battery system built on a coaxial carbon nanotube (CNT) yarn architecture"

A coaxial carbon nanotube (CNT) yarn is a thread-like material made from many tiny carbon tubes arranged in concentric layers—think of rings in a tree trunk or Russian nesting dolls—twisted together to form a flexible, strong, and highly conductive fiber. Investors watch it because it can enable lighter, more durable, and better-performing electrical and structural components (from batteries and sensors to wearable tech), potentially reducing costs or creating new product categories for manufacturers and tech companies.

carbon nanotube technical

"built on a coaxial carbon nanotube (CNT) yarn architecture"

A carbon nanotube is an extremely small tube made from a single layer of carbon atoms rolled into a cylinder, like a sheet of chicken wire or a very narrow drinking straw at the molecular scale. They are prized for exceptional strength, lightness and electrical and thermal conductivity, so they can make stronger, lighter materials and more efficient electronics or batteries. Investors care because adoption or breakthroughs can lower costs, enable new products and create competitive advantages for companies across industries.

lithium-ion battery technical

"a flexible, rechargeable lithium-ion battery in fiber form"

A lithium-ion battery is a rechargeable energy cell that stores and releases power by moving lithium ions between two electrodes, like a pump moving water back and forth to hold and deliver energy. Investors care because these batteries power electric vehicles, portable electronics and grid storage, so factors such as cost, energy density, lifespan, and raw-material supply directly affect manufacturing costs, product competitiveness and long-term company profits.

anode technical

"serves as both the structural core and current collector of the anode"

An anode is the electrode in a battery, electrochemical cell, or certain medical devices where chemical reactions release electrons that flow out into a circuit; think of it as the exit door for electrical charge. For investors, anode materials and design matter because they strongly influence a product’s efficiency, lifespan, safety and manufacturing cost—key factors that affect a company’s competitive position and future revenue in industries like energy storage and electronics.

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Grant Proceeds Will Accelerate Research Into Advanced Fiber-based Electronic Battery Systems

DALLAS, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Solidion Technology Inc. ("Solidion" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: STI), an advanced battery technology solutions provider, was notified by the U.S. Department of War/Army STTR Program that it has been awarded a grant to develop an advanced fiber-based electronic battery system built on a coaxial carbon nanotube (CNT) yarn architecture. This marks the third grant Solidion has received in the last six months.

The Company previously announced that it had received the prestigious 2025 R&D 100 Award in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), for innovation in Electrochemical Graphitization in Molten Salts (E-GRIMS) as well as a grant to advance research and development of Electrochemical Manufacturing of High-Performance Graphite Based on Biomass-Derived Carbon funded by ARPA-E, the Advanced Research Projects Agency, from their highly competitive OPEN program and to scale up the synthesis of a carbon-nanosphere material that will be used as an anti-corrosive additive in molten-salts-based heat transfer fluids for advanced molten salt nuclear reactors.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF SOLIDION'S THIRD GOVERNMENT GRANT

• Collaboration: Research to be conducted jointly with The University of Texas at Dallas
  
  
• Diversification: This innovation is a flexible, rechargeable lithium-ion battery in fiber form: a CNT yarn serves as both the structural core and current collector of the anode, integrated with Solidion's silicon (Si) as the high-capacity anode material.

Jaymes Winters, Chief Executive Officer of Solidion Technology, stated:

"Advancements in advanced fiber based electronic battery systems are a part of the larger commitment by the Department of War to innovate and collaborate with cutting edge U.S. companies such as Solidion."

About Solidion Technology, Inc.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas with pilot production facilities in Dayton, Ohio, Solidion's (NASDAQ: STI) core business includes manufacturing of battery materials and components, as well as development and production of next-generation batteries for energy storage systems, including including UPS systems serving the artificial intelligence (AI) data center market and electric vehicles for ground, aerospace, and sea transportation. Solidion holds a portfolio of over 525 patents, covering innovations such as high-capacity, silane gas free and graphene-enabled silicon anodes, biomass-based graphite, advanced lithium-sulfur and lithium-metal technologies.

For more information, please visit www.solidiontech.com or contact Investor Relations.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Solidion Technology Inc., (NASDAQ: STI) (the "Company," "Solidion," "we," "our" or "us") desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words "forecasts" "believe," "may," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "should," "plan," "could," "target," "potential," "is likely," "expect" and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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What did Solidion (STI) announce on January 20, 2026?

Solidion announced it received a third U.S. Army STTR grant to develop a coaxial CNT yarn-based fiber lithium-ion battery.

Who will Solidion (STI) collaborate with on the Army STTR grant project?

Research will be conducted jointly with The University of Texas at Dallas.

What technology is Solidion (STI) developing with the new Army grant?

An advanced flexible, rechargeable lithium-ion battery in fiber form using a coaxial carbon nanotube yarn as core and current collector integrated with silicon anode material.

How does this Army STTR grant relate to Solidion's recent awards and grants?

This is the company's third government grant in six months and follows a 2025 R&D 100 Award and prior ARPA-E funded work.

Will the January 20, 2026 grant generate immediate revenue for Solidion (STI)?

The announcement describes research funding for development; it does not state any immediate revenue figures or commercialization timelines.