Haylon Technologies Inc.

Haylon Technologies Inc. is a minority-owned, self-certified small disadvantaged business based in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in advanced energy storage, battery management systems, and artificial intelligence/machine learning technologies for defense applications. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions for military and space technology sectors, with a primary emphasis on creating cutting-edge battery technologies and AI-powered management systems for various defense-related use cases. Its core competencies include developing extended-life batteries, hybrid-chemistry power systems, and advanced energy storage solutions for critical military electronics, unmanned aerial systems, and satellite applications.

The company has secured multiple prime federal contract awards primarily from defense agencies, including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and the Department of the Army, through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. These contracts, which are typically set aside for total small business participation, have ranged from $74,597 to $1,898,165 and focus on developing sophisticated technologies such as AI-powered battery management systems, hybrid-chemistry batteries, and advanced energy storage solutions. Specific contract work has included developing extended-life dual-chemistry batteries for Air Force electronics, battery hybridizer circuits for enhancing unmanned aerial system ranges, and artificial intelligence/machine learning technologies for defense applications. Each contract demonstrates Haylon Technologies' expertise in creating innovative energy and AI solutions tailored to complex military technological requirements.

The company has also received federal grant awards, most notably a cooperative agreement from the Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) valued at an undisclosed amount. This cooperative agreement, awarded on May 14, 2024, with a completion date of May 13, 2027, focuses on developing an AI-powered hybrid-chemistry battery system to improve energy efficiency and awareness. The grant appears to be part of a broader effort to advance battery technology for defense applications, continuing Haylon Technologies' mission of creating innovative energy solutions that can enhance military technological capabilities. While detailed specifics about the grant's precise objectives are not fully disclosed, it follows the company's established pattern of developing advanced battery and AI technologies for defense sector applications.

Different rechargeable battery cell types have a variety of strengths and weaknesses, but battery packs designs today have to select just one type of cell and its accompanying downsides. Haylon Technologies uses artificial intelligence to dynamically switch between different types of battery cells based on a device's needs. We can use this technology to increase achievable energy stored by 40-100%, double pack lifespan, boost power delivered, and improve safety, and reliability. This same technology also make it possible to eliminate battery supply problems by integrating different technologies together and use cutting-edge, radically superior battery technologies across a variety of defense use-cases.