New Energy New York is establishing a battery research and development prototyping center to advance sustainable battery technologies and support the domestic supply chain for lithium-based batteries. The initiative addresses the urgent need for a skilled workforce and robust infrastructure to meet the growing demand for energy storage solutions in electric vehicles and grid applications.
Funding
$63.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
The U.S. faces a growing demand for lithium-based batteries, driven by the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) and grid storage markets. Meeting this demand requires a robust domestic supply chain, advanced battery technologies, and a skilled workforce.
Solution
New Energy New York (NENY) is establishing a battery research and development prototyping center to accelerate the development and manufacturing of sustainable battery technologies. NENY is building a comprehensive ecosystem to support the battery industry, including workforce development programs, a supply chain database, and initiatives focused on equity and justice. The organization aims to establish New York State as a premier destination for energy storage technologies and startups.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes battery technology companies, energy storage startups, academic institutions, and industry partners involved in the battery development and manufacturing ecosystem in Upstate New York.
Features
- Battery R&D Technology Prototyping Center for developing advanced sustainable battery technologies
- Workforce development programs to train individuals across all levels of experience in the battery lifecycle
- Supply chain database connecting companies engaged in producing materials, components, and services for battery production
- Innovation and entrepreneurship programs supporting energy storage startups from prototyping to manufacturing
- Focus on equity and justice, prioritizing underrepresented populations in education, workforce, and entrepreneurship programs
- ChargeUp accelerator program supporting innovations from battery chemistry to manufacturing to recycling
- NENY Battery Academy offering introductory courses to energy storage