The “Most Disruptive Award” honors companies that have significantly challenged industry norms through groundbreaking innovation. ZincFive’s patented nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery technology offers a safer, more sustainable alternative to traditional lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries, delivering high power density without the risks of thermal runaway at the cell level. This advancement is transforming mission-critical applications across data centers, transportation, and industrial sectors
ZincFive Named “Most Disruptive” Company at 2025 Oregon Tech Awards
PORTLAND, Oregon—(June, 2025)— ZincFive®, the world leader in nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery-based solutions for immediate power applications, was honored with the “Most Disruptive Award” at the 2025 Oregon Technology Awards. Hosted by the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO), the 41st annual Oregon Technology Awards celebrate innovation and excellence across the state’s thriving tech ecosystem.
“We are honored to be recognized by TAO for our relentless pursuit of redefining immediate power solutions,” said Tim Hysell, CEO and Co-Founder of ZincFive. “This award is a testament to the passion that fuels our innovation and the purpose that drives us – to deliver safe, high-performance energy storage solutions that are better for people and the planet.”
This latest honor marks another milestone in ZincFive’s rise as a disruptive force in mission-critical power and energy storage. The company’s recent accolades include TIME’s 2025 World’s and America’s Top GreenTech Companies lists, the 2024 Edison Award™, CleanTech Breakthrough’s 2024 Overall Innovation of the Year, the 2024 Mission Critical Magazine Top Tier Product Award, and recognition as a finalist in the 2023 S&P Platts Global Energy Awards.
About ZincFive, Inc.
ZincFive is the world leader in innovation and delivery of nickel-zinc batteries and immediate power solutions. Supported by an impressive portfolio of international patents, ZincFive technology harnesses The Power of Good Chemistry® to propel the world forward. ZincFive technology leverages the safety and sustainability of nickel-zinc chemistry to provide unparalleled high power density and performance for mission critical applications. ZincFive is a privately held company based in Tualatin, Oregon. For more information, visit www.zincfive.com.
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