Electrochemistry Foundry (ECF) Pilot Program

About

A new nonprofit initiative providing startups and researchers access to a pilot-scale electrochemical manufacturing facility aimed at accelerating battery innovation and commercialization, with a focus on community workforce development and IP neutrality.

Benefits

• 🔋Access to Pilot Facility
  Startups can utilize a state-of-the-art facility for battery prototyping without the need for significant capital investment.
• 🤝IP Neutrality
  Users retain complete ownership of their intellectual property, avoiding conflicts of interest.
• 📈Manufacturing Support
  Access to advanced manufacturing capabilities including precision electrode fabrication and cell assembly.
• 👩‍🏫 Workforce Development
  Hands-on training programs to prepare local workforce for careers in energy and advanced manufacturing.
• 🌐Networking Opportunities
  Connection to a network of academic institutions, national labs, and industry leaders in the battery sector.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to startups, researchers, and companies involved in battery technology
• Must be focused on electrochemical manufacturing and testing
• No commercial stake in technologies developed, ensuring IP neutrality
• Must be prepared for high-skill careers in energy and advanced manufacturing sectors
• Must express interest to utilize the pilot-scale facility

Participation Commitments

• Must express interest to utilize the pilot-scale manufacturing and testing capacity
• Participants are expected to engage in community-focused workforce development initiatives
• Commitment to adhere to the operational guidelines of the Electrochemistry Foundry
• Must be prepared to collaborate with other innovators and researchers in the facility.

Target Region

Open to startups and researchers in California, particularly in the Bay Area

Target Sector

Focused on battery technology and electrochemical manufacturing