News & Events
Explore the latest updates, press releases, stories, and events across the Engine ecosystem.
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The vision of fully American-made batteries powering the nation's critical drone applications just moved closer to reality. Convened by the NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate NY, nine U.S. companies built a battery pack, integrated [...]
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August 11, 2026
NSF Energy Storage Engine Launches Scholars Initiative to Build the Next Generation of Battery Talent
Four regional coalitions to prepare 400 Scholars annually for careers spanning K–12 through university training into industry placement Today, the NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York launched the Energy Storage Engine Scholars Initiative, [...]
August 5, 2026
From Batteries to Drones: Innovation Takes Flight in Upstate NY
The vision of fully American-made batteries powering the nation's critical drone applications just moved closer to reality. Convened by the NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate NY, nine U.S. companies built a battery pack, integrated [...]
July 14, 2026
Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York Welcomes 12 New NSF Engines to the National Network
Today, our CEO Meera Sampath and COO Heidi Grenek joined leaders in Washington, DC, to welcome 12 new National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines to the network. The second cohort, backed by $180 million [...]
May 18, 2026
Brookings Institution Helps Document Engine Progress
The NSF Regional Innovation Engines program has become one of the largest federal investments in place-based innovation in U.S. history, with eight Engines now receiving an additional $45 million each for Years 3-5. The Brookings [...]
May 17, 2026
NSF Energy Storage Engine joins national network of Regional Innovation Engines at annual CEO retreat in Fargo
Members of the NSF Energy Storage Engine leadership team traveled to Fargo, North Dakota for the NSF Regional Innovation Engines program's second annual retreat, hosted by the NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota. The gathering [...]
May 15, 2026
NSF Energy Storage Engine joins NY-BEST Capture the Energy 2026 Conference and hosts Upstate New York infrastructure workshop
The NSF Energy Storage Engine participated in the NY-BEST Capture the Energy 2026 Conference and Expo in Albany, New York, a premier gathering for companies seeking opportunities in the rapidly growing energy storage industry across [...]
May 8, 2026
NSF Regional Innovation Engines: 2-Year Impact Report
Two years in, the NSF Regional Innovation Engines program is already delivering results. From research and development to tough tech commercialization, workforce development, and regional economic growth, the first cohort of 9 Engines — including [...]
May 7, 2026
Partner Appreciation and Renewal Celebration Marks a Milestone for Upstate New York’s Battery Future
The NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York gathered its growing community of partners, collaborators, and champions for a Partner Appreciation and Renewal Celebration, an evening dedicated to honoring the people and organizations helping [...]
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