HPQ CEO Discusses Novacium–Tokai COBEX Collaboration and New Pathways to Commercialization

In a new interview, HPQ CEO Bernard Tourillon discusses why the exploratory collaboration between Novacium and Tokai COBEX Savoie could open another commercialization pathway for HPQ’s silicon-based anode technology.

The discussion goes beyond the technical evaluation and explores how Novacium’s silicon expertise could complement established graphite producers seeking to develop higher-capacity anode materials. Bernard describes the Tokai COBEX work as an opportunity to demonstrate the compatibility of Novacium’s material with another high-quality synthetic graphite and potentially build a business model around an integrated, sovereign anode material solution.

By watching the interview, you’ll gain:

✅ Why Tokai COBEX matters: Bernard explains the strategic value of working with an established graphite producer and why combining graphite expertise with Novacium’s silicon technology could create a more complete advanced anode material offering.

✅ What happens during the evaluation: According to Bernard, some testing has already taken place, with further work focused on determining how Tokai COBEX graphite performs with Novacium’s material and fine-tuning the formulation. He notes that preliminary battery testing can begin within roughly six weeks of producing a set of cells.

✅ How HPQ could monetize the technology: Bernard discusses several potential longer-term pathways, including licensing, partnerships and joint ventures, while emphasizing that no final commercial structure has been determined.

The interview also explores HPQ’s broader Canada-Europe strategy, including how Novacium’s European footprint and HPQ’s North American technology rights could position the companies as Canada and Europe deepen cooperation around strategic industries and sovereign supply chains.

Watch the full interview here:

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