Call For NAVSEA Energy Storage Solutions

The U.S. Navy seeks cutting edge, dual-use energy storage technologies addressing critical national challenges. The US Department of Defense (DOD) invites new and innovative approaches that address critical technology needs and alleviate current and future supply chain risks in military batteries. Solution ideas should be described sufficiently so that their merit can be assessed to achieve a degree of confidence that the innovation is aligned with and likely solve the U.S. Navy's critical interests areas. Apply for a chance to present your solution on stage at the Defense TechConnect Conference this December in Austin, Texas.

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Solutions of Interest:
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» Zero-Volt Tolerant Fast Charging battery (>10C to 90% SOC)

» Low Temperature Rechargeable batteries (down to -60C)

» Supply chain resilience innovations for energy storage

Solutions may move forward to award, subject to availability of funding and successful negotiation of an agreement through EMC².

Who Should Apply

We welcome U.S.-based companies of all sizes and maturity representing cutting-edge energy storage technologies. We have additional interest in non-traditional or emerging technologies.

Expeditionary Missions Consortium - Crane (EMC²) Membership:

All qualified entrants are eligible to apply for membership to EMC², which supports national needs related to expeditionary missions technologies initiatives. Access the nation's largest pipeline of dual-use emerging technology funding opportunities aligned with the nation's most critical challenges. There are no fees to join. Learn more about EMC² here: www.emccrane.org

How to Participate

Submit your solution for review. There is no fee to participate and, if selected, TechConnect will invite you to pitch your technology in Austin, TX during the Defense TechConnect Summit. Submissions due October 25, 2024 by 8pm ET.

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For submission questions, please contact Laura Murphree at laura@techconnect.org.

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