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ABOUT CENS
We believe in the power of engineering to change the world
CENS is a world-leading developer and provider of cathode and anode materials that substantially enhance Li-ion battery performance.
Established in 2014, CENS is led by highly experienced scientists and engineers, backed by world-renowned academics.
With our deep knowledge and know-how in nanotechnology and chemistry, we are entirely focused on developing innovative, advanced materials for Li-ion batteries.
As a company that honors innovation, we strive to break any technology barrier to produce outstanding products that enhance everyday human life.
OUR MISSION
POWERING MOBILITY – Build the best products for improving battery performance, implement high-impact solutions for clean energy, and use business to inspire excellence.
OUR VISION
Empower energy that drives the world, by becoming the standard performance-boosting technology used in all Li-ion batteries.
LEADERSHIP
Moshe Johary
CEO
Moshe is responsible for leading the management, strategic direction, and execution of CENS vision.
Moshe has extensive experience in leading business development and sales at multinational high-tech companies and start-ups, with 25 years’ extensive experience in the automotive and battery industries. He has a proven track record in driving growth, having taken startups from zero sales to >$80M ARR. Moshe holds an MBA in Economics.
Dr. Doron Burshtain
VP Research & Development
Doron has over 20 years of experience in R&D and commercial production of advanced batteries at companies such as SolarEdge, StoreDot, and others.
Doron leads & manages the development of batteries for ESS & EV from laboratory format to large scale.
His work has made significant contributions to the field of energy storage, particularly in the development of lithium-ion batteries, making energy storage more efficient and safer. Doron holds a PhD in Analytical Electrochemistry and Interfaces from The Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and postdoctoral studies at The Weismann Institute of Sciences.
Dr. Michael Levitsky
Senior Engineering Fellow
Dr. Levitsky has more than 40 years’ experience in rocket science & aircraft engine.
Experience in the design of process equipment, operation of pilot plants and the scaling up of laboratory processes to industrial units
Michael has held various influential technical positions in several Israeli companies such as Rafael.
Large portfolio of WW granted patents. Michael holds a PhD in mechanical system from Moscow institute of technology.
ADVISORS
Prof. David Zitoun
Advisor, Head of Electrochemistry Lab, Bar-Ilan University
Prof. Doron Aurbach
Dept. of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University
Mr. Nachman Levinger
CTO, Elbit Systems Land Division
Prof. Yuval Golan
Nanoscale Science & Engineering, Ben Gurion University
INVESTORS
developer of cathode and anode
news
LiCAP and CENS Awarded Funding Grant to Further Develop...
The BIRD Foundation (Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation) has approved a grant to be shared between LiCAP Technologies of Sacramento, CA, and CENS Materials of Beer Sheeva, Israel....
CENS awarded grant from BIRD foundation
During its meeting on December 19, 2023, held in Washington D.C., the Board of Governors of the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research andDevelopment (BIRD) Foundation approved $9.6 million in funding...
CENS Materials completes an investment round of $1.5 million
CENS Materials, a portfolio company of INCUBIT, Elbit Systems’ deep-tech incubator, completes an investment round of $1.5 million led by the UK based investor Vincent Tchenguiz Israeli CENS develops...
Can Carbon Nanotubes Increase Energy Density In Cells? CENS...
The Israeli startup promises to eliminate cobalt and double the range of any chemistry. Apart from some good examples, such as SVolt, the battery industry is a black box. Any...
Israeli nanotech startup CENS Materials raises $1.5 million led...
CENS claims to develop nanotechnology that significantly improves the performance of batteries used in electric vehicles and its solution will help extend the driving range without additional battery cost...
British entrepreneur Vincent Tchenguiz backs Israeli battery startup
CENS develops nanotechnology meant to improve the performance of batteries for electric vehicles. British-Iranian entrepreneur Vincent Tchenguiz, through his investment firm Consensus Business Group, has led a $1.5 million...