The NSF Energy Storage Engine is transforming Upstate New York into America’s Battery Tech Capital by connecting companies, manufacturers, educators, and community partners to accelerate battery innovation, strengthen domestic supply chains, advance national security, and drive regional economic growth.

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core partners

Binghamton University
Cornell University
Griffiss Institute
Launch NY
Syracuse University
NY Best
RIT

Our Approach

Through coordinated R&D, shared validation infrastructure, industry-aligned workforce programs, and targeted commercialization support, the Engine accelerates breakthrough battery technologies from discovery to scalable deployment, reducing technical and market risk while strengthening domestic supply chains.

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impact at a glance

  • Advancing battery innovation.
  • Strengthening national security.
  • Driving regional economic growth.
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HOW WE ADVANCE NATIONAL PRIORITIES

Accelerate
Battery Innovation.

Strengthen
National Security.

Three pillars, one mission.

The Opportunity

The Energy Storage Engine is building the answer to dependence on foreign battery supply chains

THE CHALLENGE

Foreign battery dependence threatens U.S. security

THE CHALLENGE

  • China has 7x the battery manufacturing capacity of the U.S.
  • Foreign dependence creates supply chain risk and political leverage.
  • U.S. defense and critical infrastructure remain exposed.

OUR RESPONSE

Building an ecosystem that strengthens American capacity

OUR RESPONSE

  • Accelerate Next-Generation Battery Innovation
  • Strengthen Domestic Innovation Capacity
  • Reinforce U.S. Leadership in AI
  • Reduce Supply Chain Risks

THE 10-YEAR IMPACT

The long-term outcomes this effort is designed to achieve

THE 10-YEAR IMPACT

  • Expand Domestic Manufacturing Capacity
  • Increase Shared Infrastructure and Testbeds
  • Create Jobs and Economic Growth
  • Secure American Energy Dominance

Get Involved

Whether you’re building the next breakthrough, exploring a new career, or bringing battery science into the classroom, the Engine creates opportunities to participate in a growing regional innovation economy.

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News & Events

  • NSF Regional Innovation Engines: 2-Year Impact Report

    May 8, 2026

    NSF Regional Innovation Engines: 2-Year Impact Report

  • Partner Appreciation and Renewal Celebration Marks a Milestone for Upstate New York’s Battery Future

    May 7, 2026

    Partner Appreciation and Renewal Celebration Marks a Milestone for Upstate New York’s Battery Future

  • Announcing the Manufacturing Readiness R&D Challenge

    April 27, 2026

    Announcing the Manufacturing Readiness R&D Challenge

  • We’re Hiring! We’re looking for experienced, collaborative and entrepreneurial battery technology experts to serve as our Inaugural Fellows

    April 21, 2026

    We’re Hiring! We’re looking for experienced, collaborative and entrepreneurial battery technology experts to serve as our Inaugural Fellows

partner ecosystem