Cooperative Agreement 2527616
- 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,...
- 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 Award Summary Fourth Power, Inc. received a $1.13M Cooperative Agreement from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) on July 15, 2025, for an SBIR Phase II project focused on advanced thermal battery systems for grid-scale energy storage. The award, with a completion date of June 30, 2027, supports the development and validation of a novel long-duration energy storage technology utilizing high-temperature...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $978,993 Cooperative Agreement to Unigrid Inc. under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA #47.084) program. This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project aims to develop and demonstrate a new non-flammable, cost-effective, and domestically-sourced stationary energy storage solution based on sodium-based solid-state battery technology. The goal is to advance the technology from the laboratory to a...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary Award Details: Landsdowne Labs LLC received a $1.0 million Cooperative Agreement from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) under CFDA 47.084, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. Products and Services: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project develops safer battery casings designed to passively deactivate upon exposure to bodily fluids, addressing the...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Project Grant award of $274,986 to Group1, Inc. aims to develop potassium ion battery (KIB) technology as a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) for electric vehicle (EV) and stationary energy storage applications. The primary objective is to enhance KIB performance, particularly by enabling fast charge cycling for EV use. The project will investigate the structure-property...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary Princeton Critical Minerals, Inc. received a $1.555 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Fast-Track Cooperative Agreement from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084), awarded on August 15, 2025, with completion targeted for July 31, 2028. The company will develop and advance an evaporative lithium transport and extraction technology platform designed to extract critical minerals...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary Award Details: Evoloh, Inc. received a Cooperative Agreement valued at $1,248,396 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084), awarded September 15, 2025, with completion targeted for August 31, 2027. Products and Services: Under this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project, Evoloh will develop advanced anodes for anion exchange membrane water electrolyzers...
- Federal Grant Award Summary NCO Technologies LLC, a minority-owned small business based in Aurora, Colorado, received a $305,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) on October 1, 2025, with a performance period through September 30, 2026. The company is developing a scalable, continuous manufacturing process for high-performance metal-organic framework...
- 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 Cooperative Agreement Summary Group1, Inc. received a $1.24M Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II award from the National Science Foundation's Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) under CFDA 47.084, effective July 15, 2026, through June 30, 2028. The company is developing potassium-ion (K-ion) battery technology, specifically 18650-format cells with a Prussian white cathode and graphite anode designed as a safer, domestically manufacturable alternative to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) commercial power cells. The technical deliverables include achieving energy density exceeding 120 watt-hours per kilogram with a 10C discharge rate while maintaining abuse tolerance, doubling cathode areal capacity through formulation and porosity optimization, and identifying electrolytes that minimize interfacial resistance and irreversible losses. The cells are engineered for compatibility with existing lithium-ion production infrastructure. The project supports national security, supply-chain resilience, and artificial intelligence infrastructure objectives by leveraging abundant, low-toxicity materials that reduce dependence on internationally concentrated lithium, cobalt, and nickel supply chains. Operational benefits include enhanced safety for uninterruptible power supplies in data centers and defense microgrids, domestic manufacturing capacity with roll-to-roll producibility, and job creation across cathode production, cell assembly, and recycling sectors. Performance location is San Marcos, Texas.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.2m | 7/9/26 |