Enzinc

Enzinc

Richmond, California, United States

Energy StoragePrivate company
Founded 2021
Profile last updated: August 13, 2026

About

Founded in 2021, Enzinc is a private company headquartered in Richmond, United States specializing in Energy Storage.

Enzinc is a pioneering developer of advanced rechargeable zinc battery technology designed to empower the clean energy revolution. The company creates proprietary zinc-based batteries for both mobility and stationary energy storage applications. Their innovative zinc micro-sponge anode technology delivers three times the energy output and cycle life compared to traditional alternatives. Enzinc enables conversion of existing lead-acid and nickel-based battery manufacturing facilities into high-performance battery production lines without requiring new factory construction. The technology addresses supply chain risks through the use of zinc, a common and widely-mined material, while employing an aqueous electrolyte that eliminates thermal runaway risks. Founded by experts in clean energy, automotive design, aerospace, battery manufacturing, and electrochemistry, Enzinc operates from facilities including a Product Development Center at UC Berkeley's Richmond Field Station and a Manufacturing Technology Center in Oakland, California.

Headquarters

Richmond, United States

Founded

2021

Company type

Private company

Focus areas

zinc batteriesenergy storagebattery technologysustainable energyelectrochemistrymanufacturing innovation

Products & services

Business models

B2B

Value chain

R&DManufacturingEngineeringProcurement

Service areas (1)

  • Energy Storage Solutions

    Advanced zinc battery technology for mobility and stationary energy storage applications. Offers drop-in anode solutions for battery manufacturers to upgrade existing production lines.

Locations

Headquarters

1301 S 46th Street, 94804, Richmond, California, United States

Operating locations (1)

  • 1960 Mandela Parkway, Oakland, California, United States

Service regions

United States

Projects

1

3D Zinc Sponge Anode Technology

OperationalBattery technology development

Commercial licensing agreement with U.S. Naval Research Laboratory to commercialize 3D zinc sponge anode technology in nickel-zinc batteries

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Coup de Coeur Prize

World Materials Forum Start Up ChallengeInnovation

Energy Storage Award for Breakthrough Research and Development / Innovation of the Year

Energy Storage Association2023

BRIDGE Award

California Energy Commission2023

Energy Storage Innovations to Support Grid Reliability Grant

California Energy Commission

CalSEED Phase II Clean Energy Startup Award

California Energy Commission

Global Automotive and Mobility Innovation Challenge

Global Innovation Alliance

Partnerships

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

People

Management & team

  • Michael Burz

    CEO and Founder

  • Dr. Michael Galluzzo

    Chief Technology Officer

  • Deborah Knuckey

    Chief Marketing Officer and Cofounder

  • Adam Buckfelder

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Jenna Lynch

    Chief People Officer

  • Carolyn

    Vice President of Manufacturing

  • Mike Coleman

    Chief Engineer

  • Lyn Schlueter

    Manufacturing Leadership

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