Whether you're a Fortune 500 company seeking partnerships, a startup scaling breakthrough technology, a researcher translating discoveries into real-world impact, or a community member wanting to shape our region's future, there is a pathway for you to connect, contribute, and benefit from the NSF Energy Storage Engine.

We're not just building batteries; we're building an ecosystem where innovation, education, and economic opportunity thrive. Join us in transforming Upstate New York into America's battery tech capital.

How the Engine Fuel’s Growth for...

Large Companies

Use World-Class Infrastructure

Use testbeds for advanced battery development and validation.

Leverage Talent Pipelines

Gain direct access to highly skilled graduates in the battery technology sector.

Accelerate Growth

Connect with vetted startups and academic researchers to prototype and scale battery solutions.

Strengthen Supply Chains

Access supply chain risk assessment tools to maximize efficiency across all levels of production.

Startups

Access to Grant Funding

Receive grants designed to advance battery technologies.

Connect With Corporate Customers

Get introduced to important partners in the region, including defense contractors and Fortune 500 manufacturers.

Leverage Infrastructure

Use world-class facilities at an affordable cost.

Accelerate Investments

Gain access to regional equity capital and receive business development support.

Participate in Product Demonstrations

Showcase technologies through Engine-sponsored events.

Academia

Lead Groundbreaking Research

Access grants with strong industry partnerships.

Develop Revenue-Generating IP

Use the Engine's unified IP framework to expand revenue efforts.

Build New Pathways

Create new degree programs and curricula to meet industry needs.

Access Key Infrastructure

Collaborate using specialized facilities for cutting-edge research and validation work.

Students

Join the Energy Storage Engine Scholars Initiative

Gain access to learning environments with pathways to high-paying careers.

Gain Real-World Experience

Work on customer-led projects with major companies to build relevant skills and professional networks.

Access Unique Opportunities

Participate in events to present research to industry leaders and potential employers.

Develop Relevant Skills

Learn skills that are vital for the energy storage sector.

Communities

Access to Good-Paying Career Opportunities

Improve the community by bolstering locally available jobs.

Shape the Local Economy

Participate in community listening sessions and co-development processes.

Encourage Local Innovation

Help communities become active participants in the growing energy storage economy.

Support Sustainable Economic Growth

Contribute to making Upstate New York America's battery tech capital through community engagement.

Investors and Funders

Leverage Regional Funding

Leverage funding opportunities for energy storage companies in the region.

Reduced Investment Risk

Invest in companies with tested technology and established relationships.

Access Government Co-Investment

Participate in partnerships that provide additional validation and stronger investor confidence.

Scale Portfolio Impact

Work with the Engine's business development team to accelerate growth and potential.

Donors

Drive Regional Impact

Support philanthropic initiatives that directly contribute to the economic boost in Upstate New York.

Leverage Government Investments

Amplify the impact of funding to ensure sustainable, long-term ecosystem growth.

Support Local Communities

Fund community programs that create opportunities in high-tech industries.

Build Innovation Infrastructure

Contribute to initiatives that serve the battery industry while generating revenue to sustain operations.

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How the Engine Fuel’s Growth for...