Core Functions

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