HPQ CEO Says French Army Contract Opens New Opportunities for Novacium’s Battery Technology
In a new interview, HPQ CEO Bernard Tourillon discusses why Novacium’s latest contract with the French Army Technical Section (STAT) represents an important step in the company’s battery commercialization strategy.
Novacium’s relationship with STAT dates back to 2024 and has now progressed from technical discussions and internally funded prototypes to a paid contract to develop and supply high-capacity prototype batteries for tactical radios. Tourillon describes the award as meaningful third-party validation of Novacium’s ability to develop silicon-based lithium-ion batteries for demanding defence applications.
By watching the interview, you’ll gain:
Why STAT matters: Tourillon explains the role of the French Army technical organization and why meeting its requirements provides a different level of technical validation than laboratory performance alone.
What happens next: The prototype program includes operational field evaluation, feedback and a second development phase intended to produce a battery that meets the military’s requirements before any subsequent procurement process.
The potential beyond France: Tourillon discusses how the expertise developed for the French Army battery could be adapted for other NATO-standard applications and why compatibility with existing charging systems is an important part of the opportunity.
How HPQ is thinking about commercialization: The discussion moves beyond technical validation into manufacturing capacity, silicon-anode material production and Novacium’s strategy of moving further down the value chain toward higher-margin battery packs.
Tourillon also discusses what this progress could mean for HPQ’s 36.8% interest in Novacium, its North American licensing position, and the evolving opportunity to bring this battery technology and manufacturing know-how to Canada.
Watch the full interview here:
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