Technical Assistance | New Energy New York

This program helps companies quickly develop and expand their battery and energy storage innovations and manufacturing. By minimizing costs and reducing financial burdens, the program enables rapid growth. Open to companies with at least one physical location in New York, the program provides funding to subsidize projects that need the utilization of equipment, facilities, and services from service providers within New York State as outlined in the RFP.

Service providers must be a part of the company application and willing to offer services requested during the designated timeframe of the project. Explore service providers of N.Y. in the NENY Supply Chain Database. Companies selected for the program will have a portion of their eligible service provider utilization costs covered by the award funds. This program aims to support growth by offsetting critical scaling-up expenses, thereby energizing the battery and energy storage ecosystem in upstate New York.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the application process work?

You submit your application (including all required documents) online and applications will be subject to a competitive review process. Additional information, meeting or site visit to the applicant site may be required. Upon application approval, an Agreement will be executed and the voucher must be utilized at a qualifying facility within 6 months.

What types of battery and energy storage technology development qualifies for the program

Companies developing technologies, products, or services across the entire battery supply chain, regardless of chemistry qualify, including critical materials and mining, new chemistries and components, battery cells, modules, packs and systems, battery system management, battery performance evaluation, battery applications, end of life and recycling.

Can the award be used on a reimbursement basis?

No, the award NOT available on a reimbursement basis, and will rather be used to directly pay a vendor/service provider selected by the awardee company. Invoices will be submitted by the awardee company to pay for development services including prototyping, testing, and certification services incurred through the utilization of a third-party vendor. Funds will be disbursed directly to the third-party vendor by NENY. Services and testing already rendered prior to the application due date do not qualify for the voucher program.

Some applicants will be required to provide a financial match based on the scale and size of the small and medium-sized manufacturers. Expenditures at your company, such as services rendered, personnel costs, or reagent/supplies can be counted toward your cash match but do not qualify for coverage under the Technical Assistance program.

What should be considered when calculating the employee count?

For Track A, the employee count should include full-time employees paid for by the company at the time of application. The company employee count should include employees of any majority owned subsidiary. For Track B, the employee count should include full-time employees located in New York State paid for by the company at the time of application. The company employee count should include employees of any majority owned subsidiary, also located in New York State.

How is new intellectual property (IP) created under a funded project managed?

All rights to IP created under a project funded by a NENY Technical Assistance award remain with the inventor organization.

Winners of the Technical Assistance Voucher Program, Round 2

Read the announcement of the round two winners for NENY’s Technical Assistance program.

Bridge Green Upcycle Corp.

Endicott, NY

A Binghamton-based member of the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator. Bridge Green Upcycle promotes a more sustainable future through the recycling and repurposing of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. Its supported project aims to enhance its technology that estimates the state of health of batteries with high precision to achieve high-grade black mass and extract precursor materials with lower emissions.

Charge CCCV

Binghamton, NY

A Binghamton-based member of the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator. The lithium-ion battery technology company focuses on commercializing novel cobalt- and nickel-free electrode chemistries that reduce the environmental footprint and dependency on foreign supply chains. Its supported project aims to build on its first NENY Voucher award to optimize its pouch cells by qualifying raw materials.

Custom Electronics, Inc.

Oneonta, NY

Based in Oneonta, N.Y. and founded in 1964. Custom Electronics manufactures complex energy storage, electronic, display and electromechanical products. The supported project seeks to test and certify its LFP portable battery power station solution.

Graphenix Development Inc.

Rochester, NY

Based in Rochester, NY, GDI aims to expedite the shift to sustainable energy through pioneering 100% silicon anodes for advanced lithium-ion batteries.

LiBama Power

Binghamton, NY

A Binghamton-based member of the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator. The company, founded in 2022, aims to innovate high-energy lithium batteries with technology applicable to sodium-ion, zinc and aluminum batteries. The supported project will focus on the assembly and testing of battery prototypes using its anode technology.

Natrion Inc.

Binghamton, NY

A member of the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator. The company is focused on solid-state battery innovation, producing fire-safe, high-performance and manufacturer-friendly components for an all-electric future. The supported project is focused on validating and elevating the technology readiness of its solid-state separator technology. Southern Tier Incubator, Tyfast was founded in 2021 and specializes in fast-charging technologies. The company revolutionizes the accessibility and efficiency of energy storage, facilitating the transition to more sustainable energy consumption patterns.

REEGen

Ithaca, NY

Based in Ithaca. REEgen plans to supply rare earth elements (REE) and critical minerals for sustainable energy and battery technologies with a lower environmental impact and lower carbon footprint than current methods. Its supported project aims to test the efficacy of its bio-extraction and bio-separation processes.

Sionic Energy, Inc.

Rochester, NY

Based in Rochester, N.Y. The firm aims to eliminate the need for graphite by developing 100% silicon anodes for raising the performance of lithium-ion batteries. The supported project will support cell building for customer evaluations and testing for future generations.

Standard Potential

Tarrytown, NY

A Koffman Southern Tier Incubator member and ChargeUp Program graduate based in Tarrytown, N.Y. The company is developing a sodium-ion technology that leverages both mineral abundance and unique cell architectures to simplify manufacturing processes. The supported project will focus on safety and performance testing to demonstrate the commercial viability of sodium-ion batteries, especially in cold climates and safety-critical applications such as e-bikes and energy storage systems.

Urban Electric Power

Pearl River, NY

Based in Pearl River, N.Y. The company focuses on energy storage systems using its patented rechargeable zinc-manganese dioxide (ZnMnO2) battery technology. Its supported project aims to obtain additional certification and secure a UL listing for its energy storage system.

Volexion

Binghamton, NY

A member of the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator. Volexion specializes in graphene-encapsulated cathode active materials. The supported project will allow for the production and testing of cells to improve the technology readiness of its product.

Emily MarinoSenior Program Manager