MONTREAL, Jan. 15, 2026 — Leads & Copy — HPQ Silicon Inc. and its French technology partner Novacium SAS have achieved IEC 62133 certification for their lithium-ion battery cells, marking a significant step toward global commercialization. The certification confirms that HPQ Endura+ and Novacium lithium-ion cells meet the world’s leading international safety standard for portable rechargeable batteries.
This certification, combined with existing UN 38.3 (transport) and UL 1642 (U.S.) certifications, completes the core set of globally recognized safety approvals, removing major regulatory barriers and accelerating commercial discussions, customer qualification programs, and market entry with OEMs worldwide.
IEC 62133 is the most widely accepted international safety standard for portable rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and battery packs. It is mandatory or strongly preferred for market access in the vast majority of countries worldwide (Europe, Asia, and many others). The certification validates electrical, mechanical, and chemical safety under both normal use and reasonably foreseeable misuse conditions.
The certification applies to HPQ and Novacium’s cylindrical cells in the widely adopted 18650 and 21700 formats, the dominant sizes used in consumer electronics, power tools, industrial equipment, laboratory instruments, medical devices, and many other applications.
Bernard Tourillon, Chairman, President and CEO of HPQ Silicon Inc., stated that this is a critical commercial milestone for HPQ and Novacium. With UN 38.3, UL 1642, and now IEC 62133 in place, their cells fully satisfy the major safety requirements of regulators, major manufacturers, and end-users globally, allowing them to move from technical evaluations to serious commercial negotiations, product qualification at customer sites, and integration into international supply chains.
IEC 62133 is a global benchmark for battery safety and market access. Compliance is required or strongly preferred in many jurisdictions and across multiple end-use sectors. The certification validates cells against a comprehensive series of tests designed to mitigate risks such as overcharging, over-discharging, short circuits, and thermal events, while also confirming proper labeling, documentation, and traceability.
Derick Lila, M.A., M.Sc., HPQ’s Director of Communication and Director of Business Development, noted that the achievement of IEC 62133 compliance significantly de-risks the product for potential partners and customers, expands addressable market opportunities, and supports HPQ’s strategy to rapidly scale production and secure long-term commercial agreements. From a business standpoint, IEC 62133 dramatically broadens their market reach, allowing customers to confidently advance from testing to procurement and contracts. They are actively increasing engagement with global partners and expect faster progress in qualification programs and initial sales.
Moreover, Mr. Lila added that from a commercialization standpoint, IEC 62133 expands their path to revenue. This certification gives potential customers the assurance they need to move from technical evaluation to procurement discussions, positioning HPQ and Novacium to pursue opportunities across multiple regions while supporting their strategy to scale production and secure long-term commercial agreements.
The IEC 62133 certification further reinforces HPQ’s objective of transitioning from advanced materials development to high value added and market-ready energy storage solutions. With internationally recognized safety validation in place, HPQ and Novacium are now positioned to expand and accelerate customer engagement, advance qualification programs, and support sales discussions across global lithium-ion battery markets.
About HPQ Silicon
HPQ Silicon Inc. is a Quebec-based TSX Venture Exchange industrial issuer focused on innovation in advanced materials and critical process development. In partnership with its research and development partner Novacium–of which HPQ is a shareholder–the Company is advancing next-generation silicon-based anode materials (Gen3) for batteries, commercializing its ENDURA+ lithium-ion cells, and developing breakthrough clean-hydrogen and waste-to-energy technologies, for which HPQ holds exclusive North American rights.
HPQ is also pursuing proprietary technologies to become a low-cost, zero-CO₂ producer of fumed silica and high-purity silicon, with technical support from PyroGenesis Inc. Together, these initiatives position HPQ to capture growth opportunities in the energy storage, clean hydrogen, and advanced materials markets essential to achieving global net-zero goals.
About NOVACIUM SAS
Novacium is an innovative technology start-up created in 2022, in France. It is an engineering and R&D company dedicated to materials for energy, with a specialization in silicon and hydrogen. Novacium is developing 2 technologies. The first concerns a new silicon-based anode material that significantly increases the capacity of Li-ion batteries. Novacium’s second activity is the generation of hydrogen. Novacium is developing an autonomous hydrogen generation system for civil and military applications fueled by a patented alloy based on silicon and aluminum.
Contact: Derick Lila, M.A., M.Sc., HPQ’s Director of Communication and Director of Business Development.
Source: HPQ Silicon Inc.
