Use-Inspired R&D
- Address critical challenges along the entire battery lifecycle with a focus on safety and sustainability to leapfrog today’s technology.
- Grants to industry-academia coalitions to develop next-generation battery technologies and manufacturing methodologies.
Translation of Innovation to Practice
- Accelerate technology and market readiness of innovative energy storage technologies.
- Training, mentoring, access to infrastructure and investments for regional energy storage companies.
Workforce Development
- Build a skilled workforce for the growing battery industry.
- Grants for community organizations, businesses and educational institutions to develop and scale innovative programs.
PROTOTYPING AND SAFETY TESTING
Design and establish large-scale facilities for performance/safety testing and prototyping to address industry needs and accelerate technology validation