Tulip Tech
"Empowering the Future of Flight"
Dutch UAV battery manufacturer founded 2020 in Den Bosch, producing high-density lithium packs (up to 450 Wh/kg) that extend drone flight times by 30–100%.
Tulip Tech B.V. is a Dutch battery technology company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Den Bosch, the Netherlands (Ruiterskampweg 2D, 5222BB), with a US office in Austin, Texas. The company designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance lithium battery systems purpose-built for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other aviation applications. All battery packs are engineered, assembled, and tested in-house using components sourced from Western suppliers, avoiding sanctioned-country supply chains.
Tulip Tech offers three product tiers. Custom smart batteries integrate a proprietary Battery Management System (BMS) with DroneCAN protocol support, enabling real-time telemetry, intelligent safety cut-offs, and optimized charge/discharge management; these are produced to customers' exact voltage, capacity, and form-factor requirements. The Osiris plug-and-play smart battery family—available in 12S configurations of 25 Ah, 28 Ah, 35 Ah, and 40 Ah—is a standardized product for teams wanting to upgrade without custom development. Custom bare battery packs are built around six proprietary cell chemistries: Electrica (350 Wh/kg, 4C discharge, LiPo), Enerza (400–525 Wh/kg, solid-state, 50–200 cycles), Cylindra (300 Wh/kg, cylindrical 18650/21700), Ampera (up to 450 Wh/kg, 1–6C, lithium metal), Voltera (up to 300 Wh/kg, 800+ cycles, 7C discharge), and Endura (up to 320 Wh/kg, 500+ cycles, 5C discharge).
The company maintains a database of 50+ battery cell suppliers and thousands of individual cells to identify optimal chemistry for each application. Each pack undergoes UN38.3 certification testing before shipping. Production capacity is up to 100,000 batteries per year per customized product line, with full traceability across the supply chain.
Notable customers and partnerships include Acecore (Noa drone up to 63% longer flight, Zoe up to 40% longer), Avy (organ transport drone with DroneCAN BMS integration), Tective ReFly (up to 75 minutes flight, 25 km range), and DeltaQuad Evo (up to 8 hours flight using 450 Wh/kg silicon-anode batteries). In October 2025 Tulip Tech signed a large-scale contract with the Dutch Ministry of Defence. The company received strategic investment from Parcom and Keen Venture Partners and participated in the EU co-funded Netshield project on hybrid battery technology.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Osiris Smart Battery 12S 35Ah
Plug-and-play DroneCAN-integrated smart battery delivering real-time monitoring and safety features for multi-rotor UAVs.
Ampera Bare Battery Pack
Lithium metal bare battery pack achieving up to 450 Wh/kg energy density for maximum UAV flight-time extension.
Contact Tulip Tech
WEBSITE
https://www.tulip.tech/PHONE
+31 73 750 2330HEADQUARTERS
Netherlands
Company Facts
Founded
2020
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
Europe
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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Factorial Energy and Tulip Tech Achieve 30% Flight Range Increase with Solid-State Batteries
Factorial Energy, based in Boston, and Tulip Tech from the Netherlands have transitioned from flight testing to the commercialization of lithium-metal UAV battery packs. Announced on July 13, 2026, their strategic partnership aims to expedite the deployment of solid-state and lithium-metal batteries for advanced drones, with initial tests showing over a 30% increase in flight range without engineering optimizations. This collaboration is significant as it addresses the growing demand for high-endurance UAVs across commercial, industrial, and defense sectors, with the global UAV market projected to exceed $160 billion by 2034. Factorial emphasizes that energy storage is a critical bottleneck affecting mission radius, payload, and fleet economics, making their advancements crucial for future drone capabilities. Looking ahead, the partnership establishes a framework for joint customer engagement and a roadmap for volume production. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication, but the companies are moving swiftly from testing to commercialization, indicating a strong potential for future developments in UAV battery technology.
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Tulip Tech Expands European UAV Battery Production with New Investment
Tulip Tech, a Dutch battery manufacturer, has announced a strategic investment aimed at enhancing the supply chains for drones and increasing their operational endurance. This announcement comes amid a rising demand for non-Chinese drone components and the need for more robust regional supply chains. The investment is backed by Parcom and Keen Venture Partners, reflecting a growing interest in strengthening European production capabilities for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Tulip Tech intends to utilize these funds to expand its battery production, positioning itself to meet the increasing market demands effectively.
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