Cooperative Agreement 2405102
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary Khemia Metals Inc. is developing base-metal alloy foils as cost-effective replacements for copper current collectors in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) under a $1.23 million Cooperative Agreement from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084). The award, effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2027, supports SBIR Phase II research and commercialization efforts at the company's San Carlos,...
- This $256,000 National Science Foundation project grant funds the development of safer coin cell batteries by Landsdowne Labs LLC to mitigate injuries from accidental ingestion in children. Under the Engineering (CFDA 47.041) program, the awardee will conduct research from March 2022 to February 2023 to identify materials that can rapidly deactivate coin cell batteries upon contact with aqueous environments. Specifically, Phase I efforts will include evaluating material combinations for...
- Summary Group1, Inc. received a $1.24M Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II Cooperative Agreement from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) awarded July 15, 2026, with completion targeted for June 30, 2028. The company is developing potassium-ion 18650 battery cells designed to achieve energy density exceeding 120 watt-hours per kilogram with a 10C discharge rate, utilizing a Prussian-white cathode paired...
- This $1 million cooperative agreement from the National Science Foundation's Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (NSF TIP, CFDA 47.084) supports Altect Inc.'s development of thermal runaway protection and suppression technology for lithium-ion batteries. The award aims to address fire and explosion safety hazards associated with widespread lithium-ion battery use in energy storage and electric vehicles. Under certain conditions, lithium-ion batteries can catastrophically fail,...
- This $1,000,000 cooperative agreement from the National Science Foundation aims to develop improved battery safety technologies. Specifically, the awardee Belmont Scientific Inc. will use the funding over a two-year period to develop and demonstrate a cell- and chemistry-agnostic device to prevent thermal runaway in lithium-ion cells and batteries. By preventing thermal runaway, this technology has the potential to significantly improve lithium-ion battery safety and help protect lives and...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Solidec Inc. a $1.555 million Cooperative Agreement under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2028. The award funds development of a novel electrochemical porous solid electrolyte reactor system capable of directly producing high-concentration hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) through coproduction from air,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded $303,107 to Power 3D, Inc. under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project commencing June 1, 2025, and concluding February 28, 2026. The project focuses on developing high-performance, rechargeable lithium-ion microbatteries utilizing 3D-printed microscale cathode electrodes and wafer-level processing techniques. The primary...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary Award Overview The National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) awarded Mespilus Inc. a Cooperative Agreement valued at $1,212,800 on July 15, 2025, for the development of nano-functionalized capacitive deionization technology for water purification. The project, which extends through June 30, 2027, represents an NSF Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) initiative focused on advancing...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Asimica, Inc. a $1.25 million Cooperative Agreement under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) on June 15, 2026, to advance microbial stem cell technology for high-yield terpene biomanufacturing. The project, scheduled for completion by May 31, 2028, will deliver improved biomanufacturing techniques that reduce production costs and enhance yields for flavors and fragrances....
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary AI Linear Inc. was awarded $1.25 million through the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) on July 15, 2025, for an SBIR Phase II project with completion targeted for June 30, 2027. The awardee will develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled integrated circuit (IC) designed for real-time anomaly detection in predictive maintenance applications. The IC combines an ultra-low-power analog...
Landsdowne Labs LLC received a $1.0 million Cooperative Agreement from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. The awardee will develop and deliver safer battery casing technology designed to passively deactivate coin cell batteries upon exposure to bodily fluids, thereby mitigating serious injuries and fatalities from accidental pediatric ingestion. The deliverables include optimized battery casing compositions utilizing electrochemically responsive metals, scalable fabrication techniques, mechanical integrity assessments, and rigorous electrochemical testing protocols validated under simulated ingestion conditions. The innovation addresses a significant public health challenge, with over 70,000 battery-related emergency room visits recorded in the United States between 2010 and 2019. By incorporating a passive safety mechanism requiring no external electronics or internal design modifications, the technology enables battery manufacturers to adopt enhanced safety standards with minimal production disruption. The research further advances understanding of environmentally responsive materials and has potential applications beyond consumer protection, including integration into battery-powered ingestible and implantable medical devices, thereby extending the commercial and societal impact across the broader medical device sector.Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $1.0m | 9/18/25 |