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Manufacturing Readiness R&D Challenge is sponsored by NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York (led by Binghamton University). This rolling funding opportunity is aimed at accelerating the scale-up of next-generation battery technologies. It supports high-impact engineering innovations that address critical barriers to domestic battery manufacturing, with a focus on non-toxic, PFAS-free, energy-efficient, and scalable solutions.
The NSF Energy Storage Engine helps startups advance high-potential battery technologies.
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Announcing the Manufacturing Readiness R&D Challenge : Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York Announcing the Manufacturing Readiness R&D Challenge The NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York invites U.S.-based companies to apply for the Manufacturing Readiness R&D Challenge, a rolling funding opportunity aimed at accelerating the scale-up of next-generation battery technologies.
This program supports high-impact engineering innovations that address critical barriers to domestic battery manufacturing, with a focus on non-toxic, PFAS-free, energy-efficient, and scalable solutions such as dry electrode processing. Selected projects may receive $200,000-$600,000 over 1-3 years, with continued funding contingent on early techno-economic validation.
Awardees will gain access to the Engine’s Co-Work environment and Battery-NY facility to validate and scale their technologies, helping advance competitive, U.S.-based battery manufacturing capabilities. See the Request for Proposal document for full details on the program. If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Prachi Pragnya (ppragnya@binghamton.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. based companies, particularly startups, working to advance battery technologies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Manufacturing Readiness R&D Challenge is funded by NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York (led by Binghamton University). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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