SorbiForce, an Arizona-based energy storage startup, has entered the public spotlight with its innovative carbon-based battery technology. It is currently featured in a crowdfunding raise on the StartEngine platform. Positioned as a market-ready solution to modern energy storage challenges, SorbiForce promotes a battery architecture that relies exclusively on abundant and recyclable materials, including carbon, salt, and water. Often sourced from agricultural waste, these components eliminate reliance on scarce metals and complex supply chains, offering an environmentally sustainable and economically scalable energy solution.
Founded by a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs, SorbiForce brings more than seven years of research and development forward. In 2024, the company completed the Plug and Play accelerateAZ program as part of its first sustainability cohort, gaining access to global networks and expert industry mentorship. SorbiForce also collaborates with the University of Arizona’s Center for Innovation, where it has developed and validated a scalable production model intended for industrial deployment.
The company’s fully non-metal and inherently non-flammable battery cell has achieved a 99.7% Coulombic efficiency in laboratory tests. This metric, which measures how efficiently charge is transferred in battery cycles, places SorbiForce’s technology among the most efficient in the emerging storage category. SorbiForce proposes a model that could significantly reduce fire hazards, limit environmental degradation, and secure local production without dependence on international mining or rare materials by offering a fundamentally safer and more sustainable alternative to conventional lithium-ion systems.
“Called the ‘Holy Grail’ of battery technology, this solution is designed to work in harmony with nature,” said Serhii “Serge” Kaminskyi, a leading scientist and visionary behind SorbiForce. “We are not just replacing batteries; we are redefining what energy storage can look like when designed with sustainability and scalability from the outset.”
SorbiForce’s core differentiators lie in four areas: safety, price, sustainability, and energy freedom. With a clear advantage over lithium-based batteries in terms of thermal stability and ecological impact, the company aims to support decentralized energy systems. Its technology, which can be deployed in various grid and off-grid applications, reduces the total cost of ownership while creating new market opportunities in developing regions and industrialized economies.
In recognition of its innovation and potential, SorbiForce has secured support from multiple high-profile institutions. It received grant support from Google, accolades from VentureWell, and backing from the Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative and the U.S. Department of State. The company has raised over $1 million in funding and is leveraging this capital to expand pilot production and solidify strategic partnerships.
The global battery market is on an upward trajectory. According to a 2022 McKinsey report, the industry is projected to grow from $98 billion in 2022 to $1.1 trillion by 2040. With global demand accelerating, SorbiForce enters the market with a product that directly addresses supply chain risks, environmental impact, and national security concerns tied to mineral-dependent technologies.
SorbiForce is currently accepting investor reservations through its campaign on StartEngine, allowing early supporters to participate in its mission of decentralized energy independence. The company views this public round as an opportunity to raise capital and build a coalition of aligned partners and future customers interested in sustainable solutions to global energy challenges.
Its visibility has also grown through media coverage and industry interest. A recent article in PV Magazine spotlighted SorbiForce’s approach to circular design and local production. The startup continues to build awareness through platforms such as YouTube and its official website, where it shares updates and insights about its progress, pilot deployments, and technical achievements.
As energy markets evolve and sustainability becomes a core criterion for infrastructure investment, SorbiForce positions itself as a durable, adaptable, and locally manufacturable solution. With its crowdfunding campaign underway and multiple R&D partnerships in motion, the company is focused on transitioning from pilot projects to commercial-scale deployments, offering what it calls a “new foundation” for the future of battery storage.
