Going Forward
The last stretch has been harder than expected, and the truth is simple: we hit turbulence that we didn’t plan for, and the effects reached people before they reached the product. That’s not acceptable to us; Not as builders, not as a team, not as a company with obligations that go beyond pitch decks. We’re not here to dramatize it, only to contextualize it.
Momentum faltered, structure strained, and we were forced to operate inside constraints that no team deserves to shoulder. And yet, somehow, the mission and opportunity stayed intact.
We might still fail catastrophically, but that wouldn’t help anybody. It’s high time capital concerns are not in the way of saving the future. Now we’ll do it ourselves. This marks the point we stop waiting for perfect conditions and start moving on our own initiative.
Advisors & Partners
Even amid the slowdown, our partner ecosystem didn’t collapse; it enhanced.
China market entry is underway. Our expert is formally onboard, giving us an operational bridge into the regions moving at the pace our technology demands. With a proven track record, our collaboration with QianTu Strategy(Shanghai) is aligned, contracted, and integrated into our rollout architecture.
US channels reopened after the shutdown, and previously frozen opportunities are now back in play with SBIRs, STTRs, and federal labs, all unclogging slowly.
NEBITH by ENEREKA, UK institutes, and selected advisors continue working hand in hand with us.
The difference now is focus: fewer conversations, clearer direction, faster feedback loops.
Product Track
From Uncertainty to Execution
The technical roadmap didn’t break; it actually compressed.
The Iteration Map for the Prototype-Mk.I (MVP) have been released and will commence after the upcoming Winter break.
Ongoing deliberations and engagement with the Manufacturing Technology Centre, Coventry: Possible joint participation in the UKRI Battery Feasibility Grant.
And critically:
A Senior Project Manager joins in December to ensure this sprint hits its marks without drift, dilution, or dependence on luck.
Team
Honoring What It Costs to Build Something Real
We are ashamed and at a loss that we couldn’t retain some of the outstanding talent who believed in the vision during this tight period. Organizational constraints stepped in where they shouldn’t have. In particular, we regret having to say goodbye to Kandeel Shafique, an exceptional mind and character whose contribution is part of our foundation. Further changes to the growth team structure will be announced by next week once the dust settles.
The mission remains clear, the stakes transparent, but the personal fallout is not negligible, and addressing it is a priority. These are not just professional departures; they are reminders of responsibility. At the same time, new external independent team members are joining to stabilize operations and help us close obligations to every contributor who stood with us so far.
Media & Publications
Quiet Signals in a Loud World
Our publication roadmap continues, though at a measured pace.
Early excerpts intentionally placed, subtle, not promotional. More outreach for deep dives.
NEPHIT Alliance, WEF Tech Pioneers 2026, the UK Battery Challenge, and our first formal R&D paper remain on trajectory in addition to the MVP sprint.
Technical validation has been fully reviewed, and the iteration map has been updated to Progress Tracker.
Observers are now watching for the outcome, not optimism.
Operations
What Survived the Pressure Test
Operationally, the last month was an unexpected compression chamber.
Systems built since June held: documentation, contracts, compliance, and partner structures stayed aligned while we are 6-7 weeks into a bureaucratic delay of fund processing that we pray will be resolved this week. The financial drag created delays, personal discomfort, and uncertainty, yet no collapse, so we can still rectify the situation accordingly.
Most importantly, the architecture for recovery is already in motion:
China market entry (expert signed)
MVP Sprint executing with new PM
Clear pathways to stabilize endurance.
We’re not rebuilding; we need to be scaling.
Summary
Forward Means Forward, it’s a line in the sand.
We faced internal strain that hit real people.
We correct it and move forward without illusion.
Every real frontier carries the possibility of loss, but the work matters too much for that. The planet doesn’t need more B2B SaaS scams; it needs hardware and peace.
Holding on to the incoming avalanche of support promised.
We keep building.
— The KCM Team 🚀
