AI Accelerates Material Discovery: PhaseTree Secures €3M Funding

Denmark-based PhaseTree, a startup spun off from the Technical University of Denmark in 2021, has secured €3 million in funding to advance its AI-driven material discovery platform. The company integrates computer simulations, lab automation, and AI to develop materials for clean technologies, including batteries, solar panels, and wind turbines. PhaseTree claims its technology identifies new materials ten times faster than traditional methods by prioritizing existing scientific methods and applying machine learning in a "physics-first, AI-on-top" approach. This contrasts with other AI tools that rely heavily on data correlations. The funding, led by Heartcore Capital, will boost R&D and team expansion. PhaseTree is working with major battery, automobile, and steel producers to optimize battery electrodes and advanced alloys, focusing on manufacturability and cost-effectiveness to ensure real-world application of its discoveries.