About
Founded in 2022, Cylib is a private headquartered in Aachen, Germany with approximately 50-200 employees specializing in Energy Storage.
Cylib transforms end-of-life lithium-ion batteries into valuable resources for battery production. Founded by Dr. Lilian Schwich, Paul Sabarny, and Dr. Gideon Schwich, the company operates an integrated recycling process covering battery discharging through hydrometallurgical extraction. The company commissioned a pilot plant in Aachen in 2023 and is scaling to an industrial facility at Chempark Dormagen expected to begin operations in 2027. Cylib has successfully demonstrated production of battery-grade lithium hydroxide and circular lithium carbonate materials qualified for new EV battery manufacturing. The company powers operations with 100% renewable electricity and has achieved significant milestones including partnerships with major automotive suppliers, robotics automation for battery disassembly, and recovery of all critical elements from lithium-ion batteries.
Headquarters
Aachen, Germany
Founded
2022
Employees
50-200
Company Type
Private
Funding Stage
Series A
Business Models
Value Chain
Products
Lithium Hydroxide
Lithium Carbonate
Black Mass Recovery
Production Scrap Recycling
Projects
Pilot Plant Aachen
Industrial Facility Dormagen
AuBa@C Project
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
Certified Waste Management Company
Awards
Nicolaus August Otto Award 2025
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