
Empower Battery Technology Awarded AFWERX SBIR Phase I Contract
A new AFWERX SBIR Phase I contract supports high-power, fast-charging Glass Anode™ battery cells for small military drones.
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A new AFWERX SBIR Phase I contract supports high-power, fast-charging Glass Anode™ battery cells for small military drones.

Empower received a Rev1 Ventures Concept Contract award to establish repeatable production and validation capabilities for its Glass Anode™ material.

Empower joined Ohio State at the Midwest Deep Tech Demo Day in San Francisco, showcasing Glass Anode™ for fast charging and cold-weather performance.

Empower Battery Technology joined Ohio State University at the 2026 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit to showcase Glass Anode technology and connect with investors, researchers, and companies across the battery industry.

Empower Battery Technology will showcase its ARPA-E-supported fast-charging EV battery technology at the 2026 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit, including a startup pitch and technology showcase presence.

Empower executives met with DoD Office of Small Business Programs Director James R. Mismash at the Ohio APEX Accelerator to discuss domestic innovation in defense battery technology.

CTO Nicholas Bashian highlighted four key advantages of Glass Anode™ technology during DOE's EVs4ALL convening in Detroit.

Empower supported Ohio State University during a DOE site visit that spotlighted the new Battery Cell R&D Center and the ARPA-E EVs4ALL program.

Empower kicked off its Army SBIR Phase 1 program to tailor Glass Anode™ batteries for high-demand military equipment.

Empower officially launched with a domestically produced Glass Anode™ that promises minute-level charging for EVs and drones.

The Empower team joined The Ohio State University at ARPA-E's 2025 Summit to showcase Glass Anode™ breakthroughs and deepen industry partnerships.