Focus Areas

National Innovation Center

BEACONS drives energy technology forward, closing gaps to ensure US competitiveness. Our advanced prototyping and testing infrastructure accelerates the development of next-generation battery technologies, ensuring these become ready for the market.

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Battery Chemistry & Manufacturing Excellence

We work with leading organizations to enhance battery performance, manufacturing, safety, and cost efficiency. We aim to advance technologies from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4-7 and optimize supply chains for faster, more sustainable production.

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Tracking Critical Resources

We are mapping the location of mining and processing facilities globally for critical minerals that drive our nation’s defense and economy to facilitate greater intelligence and investments.

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Prototyping Infrastructure

Our IP-Secure facilities offer rapid prototyping and testing for energy storage systems, reducing time-to-market and ensuring intellectual property protection.

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Preparing Domestic Workforce

We collaborate with a growing list of community colleges and industry to train the next generation of energy storage professionals, providing the skills required to excel in this evolving field.

Prototyping for America’s Future

BEACONS has IP-secure facilities to help US companies bring innovations to market quickly and securely.

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State-of-the-Art Prototyping Facilities

BEACONS provides state-of-the-art. IP-secure facilities allow American companies to prototype and develop innovations without the risk of intellectual property theft.

Accelerating Innovation to Market

Our prototyping infrastructure is designed to help Domestic companies rapidly transform energy storage innovations from concept to market-ready products.

Building the Next Generation of Competitive Workforce

BEACONS trains a skilled workforce to secure US energy independence and manufacturing excellence.

Training Skilled Workers for Advanced Manufacturing

BEACONS trains skilled workers to support advanced manufacturing, closing the talent gap for the US energy future.

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Hands-On Training Programs

Progressive hands-on training programs to equip workers with the skills needed to excel in the advanced energy storage manufacturing sector.

Securing America’s Supply Chain

BEACONS strengthens critical mineral supply chains, reducing foreign reliance to safeguard America’s energy future —from raw materials to finished products — identifying bottlenecks and ensuring sustainable sourcing for the long-term viability of the energy storage industry.

Building a Resilient Domestic Supply Chain

BEACONS builds a resilient supply chain, reducing reliance on foreign-controlled resources and protecting domestic energy independence for critical minerals, strengthening America’s position in the global energy market.