Telescope Innovations Expands Lithium Development Infrastructure and Achieves Key Material Validation Milestones
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Telescope Innovations (OTCQB: TELIF) announced expansion of its lithium development infrastructure and technical validations for its proprietary processes on January 27, 2026. The company leased additional lab and scale-up space adjacent to its UBC labs to house reactors and analytical equipment for air-sensitive materials like lithium sulfide, with commissioning as a near-term priority.
Technical milestones include ReCRFT producing battery-grade Li2CO3 that was successfully used by a recycling partner to manufacture a functional battery cell, and DualPure demonstrating a low-temperature route to high-purity Li2S with development funded in part by Standard Lithium.
Positive
- Leased additional lab and scale-up space adjacent to UBC labs
- ReCRFT produced battery-grade Li2CO3 integrated into a functional battery cell
- DualPure demonstrated a low-temperature route to high-purity Li2S
- Development funding and feedstock support provided by Standard Lithium
Negative
- New UBC facility is not yet fully commissioned
- Commercial agreements for DualPure and ReCRFT remain at the discussion stage
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, TELIF gained 1.07%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 27, 2026) - Telescope Innovations Corp. (CSE: TELI) (OTCQB: TELIF) (FSE: J4U) ("Telescope" or the "Company") is a leader in Physical AI, Self-Driving Laboratories, and other enabling technology to support autonomous laboratory infrastructure. The Company is pleased to provide an update on the progress of its lithium processing portfolio. Our focus remains on securing a sustainable, on-shore supply of critical battery materials through our proprietary DualPure™ and ReCRFT™ technologies.
FACILITY EXPANSION: ENHANCING LITHIUM R&D CAPABILITY
To support the development of our lithium programs, Telescope has secured a lease for additional laboratory and scale-up space.
- Strategic Location: The new facility is located directly across from our primary labs at the University of British Columbia (UBC), creating a localized innovation hub.
- Dedicated Purpose: This expansion is specifically designed to house the specialized infrastructure required for our lithium processing streams, including process reactors, and analytical equipment for characterizing high-purity, air sensitive, battery raw materials like lithium sulfide.
- Operational Path: The Company is focused on a disciplined outfitting of this space. Our priority is ensuring the facility is fully commissioned to process and analyze lithium chemicals to the stringent technical standards required for future scale-up activities.
ReCRFT™: VALIDATION IN BATTERY RECYCLING
Our ReCRFT™ (Recrystallization Refinement Technology) is demonstrating its ability to produce battery-grade Lithium Carbonate (Li2CO3) from recycled streams.
- Battery Cell Milestone: We are pleased to announce a significant technical validation with a battery recycling partner. Our partner successfully integrated Li2CO3 produced via the ReCRFT™ process into their workflow, successfully manufacturing a functional battery cell using that material.
- Closing the Loop: This achievement confirms that Telescope's technology can effectively transform lithium recovered from "black mass" back into a high-value material ready for immediate use in the battery supply chain.
DualPure™: ADVANCING THE SOLID-STATE SUPPLY CHAIN
The DualPure™ process offers a novel, low-temperature route to high-purity Lithium Sulfide (Li2S), a critical component for next-generation solid-state batteries.
- Market Engagement: Telescope is currently engaged in advanced technical discussions with several Asian and North American industry leaders in the solid-state battery sector.
- Development Partner: The DualPure™ program continues to advance in partnership with Standard Lithium Ltd., which has participated in funding the development. By utilizing high-quality feedstocks provided by Standard Lithium, we are demonstrating a scalable path for high-purity Li2S production.
MOVING FORWARD
With an expanded physical footprint and successful material validation, Telescope is well-positioned as a technology provider in the lithium materials space. We look forward to providing further updates as we complete the commissioning of our new UBC facility and progress our commercial discussions.
"Today's milestones strengthen Telescope's position as a key technology provider in the North American lithium supply chain," said Henry Dubina, Telescope CEO. "With our UBC facility expansion and the validation of our ReCRFT™ and DualPure™ processes, we're demonstrating how Physical AI and Self-Driving Labs can accelerate the development of advanced processes for manufacturing battery materials."
About Telescope Innovations
Telescope Innovations Corp. is a developer of intelligent automation and advanced chemical manufacturing technologies. The Company builds and deploys enabling technologies including flexible robotic platforms and artificial intelligence software that improves experimental throughput, efficiency, and data quality across the health and sustainability sectors. For more information, please visit www.telescopeinnovations.com.
On behalf of the Board,
Telescope Innovations Corp.
Henry Dubina, Chief Executive Officer
E: henry.dubina@telescopeinn.com
T: 778-262-1166
Forward-Looking Information
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