How much funding does Supercharge Washington: Battery Scale-Up Program provide?

Supercharge Washington: Battery Scale-Up Program provides $1.5M target fundraising goal in funding.

When is the deadline for Supercharge Washington: Battery Scale-Up Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Supercharge Washington: Battery Scale-Up Program

VertueLab

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Funding Amount

$1.5M target fundraising goal

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Supercharge Washington: Battery Scale-Up Program

Overview: A 24-month pilot program designed to turn breakthrough battery and energy-storage ideas into pilot-ready solutions. The program is in development/fundraising phase seeking $1.5M to launch.

Geographic Scope: Pacific Northwest, with focus on Washington State

Focus Areas:

Battery energy storage systems (BESS)

Next-generation energy storage technologies

Grid resilience and stability

Clean energy innovation

Why It's Needed:

Rapid population growth straining the grid

Electrifying transportation increasing energy demand

AI-powered infrastructure expansion

Extreme weather and climate threats to communities

Many promising local battery technologies stalling before deployment

Program Details:

Duration: 24 months (pilot program)

Target Companies: 10-12 early-stage companies

Partnerships: University of Washington Clean Energy Testbeds, tribal nations, utilities, workforce organizations

Support Provided:

Lab access and technical support for prototyping and validation

Mentorship from industry experts

Connections to deployment partners in communities and microgrids

Commercialization support

Workforce development assistance

Fundraising support

Success Metrics:

10-12 companies advance from early prototype to pilot-ready stage

2-4 demonstration projects launched with tribal, utility, or community partners

$5M+ in follow-on funding investment secured for participating innovators

Expanded collaborations among research institutions, manufacturers, and investors

Increased participation of underrepresented founders and workforce trainees

Community Impact:

Accelerates innovation in breakthrough battery and energy storage

Strengthens community energy resilience

Increases equitable access to clean energy

Expands workforce training and career pathways in clean energy manufacturing

Positions Pacific Northwest as a hub for next-generation battery innovation

Contact: Aina Abiodun, President & Executive Director | VertueLab | PO Box 212, Portland, OR 97207 | (971) 770-2378

How to Apply

How to Get Involved

For Donors/Supporters:

1. Learn More: Schedule a call with Aina Abiodun, President & Executive Director, to discuss the program
2. Donate: Contribute to help raise the $1.5M needed to launch the Battery Scale-Up program

For Early-Stage Battery/Energy Storage Companies:

Application details not yet available on website. Check back for updates on application process for the 10-12 company cohort.

Call to Action:

Support innovation by helping unlock breakthrough battery technologies

Connect researchers to pilot partners

Strengthen regional energy resilience

Create economic opportunity through clean energy manufacturing

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