Piersica, Inc.

Piersica, Inc. is a self-certified small disadvantaged business incorporated as a for-profit corporate entity headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida. The company specializes in advanced battery technology research and development, with a particular focus on next-generation lithium-ion and lithium-air battery systems. Piersica has developed significant expertise in battery separator membrane technology and scalable manufacturing processes, positioning itself as an innovator in energy storage solutions for defense, aerospace, and commercial applications.

Through federal contract awards, Piersica has received substantial support from the Department of the Army and Air Force Research Laboratory for battery technology development under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The company's contract portfolio demonstrates a progression from Phase I exploratory research to Phase II expansion efforts. Most notably, Piersica was awarded a $1.9 million firm fixed-price contract from the Department of the Army in June 2025 under the SBIR Phase II program, continuing work initiated under a preceding Phase I contract and addressing Topic A234-P027 on Energy Demand Reduction and Clean Energy Technology, with completion expected by September 20, 2026. Prior to this, the company received a $249,835.55 Phase I contract from the Department of the Army in May 2024 and a $249,138.87 Phase I contract in September 2022 for next-generation lithium-ion battery technology development under the XTECH Clean Tech Competition. Additionally, Piersica received two SBIR Phase I purchase orders from the Air Force Research Laboratory in November 2022, valued at $74,632.00 and $74,801.00 respectively, focused on lithium-air and lithium-ion battery technologies. All contract awards have been set aside exclusively for small businesses, reflecting Piersica's qualified status under this designation.

Piersica's federal grant portfolio reflects recognition from the National Science Foundation for advanced battery research and development under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084). The company received a $1.0 million Cooperative Agreement in September 2024 to develop highly conductive solid polymer electrolyte separator membranes compatible with high-voltage cathodes, with completion targeted for August 31, 2026. This award supports scaling manufacturing processes for a multilayer pouch cell prototype designed to achieve energy densities exceeding 600 Wh/kg, more than double current lithium-ion performance. Previously, Piersica was awarded a $275,000 Project Grant in September 2022 under the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I program to develop advanced polymer separator membranes for hybrid solid/liquid battery cells with high ionic conductivity and compatibility with high-voltage cathodes rated between 4-6 volts. Both grant awards focus on commercialization pathways across diverse markets including space, military, automotive, consumer electronics, and medical device applications, with the ultimate goal of supporting electrification of the transportation sector and reducing fossil fuel dependency.