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Small military drone in flight, representing the high-power Glass Anode™ cells developed under the AFWERX SBIR Phase I contract

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.

Empower Battery Technology logo on a white background

Empower Battery Technology Awarded Rev1 Concept Contract

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

Empower Battery Technology presenting the Glass Anode at Midwest Deep Tech Demo Day, with Third Coast Foundry signage on stage

Empower Presents Glass Anode at Midwest Deep Tech Demo Day

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 and Ohio State University team members at their ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit booth in 2026

Empower Showcases Glass Anode Technology at ARPA-E Summit

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.

ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit technology showcase floor with energy innovators

Empower Battery Technology to Showcase Fast-Charging EV Battery Innovation at 2026 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit

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 Battery Technology leadership team at the Ohio APEX Accelerator event

Empower Battery Technology Showcases Glass Anode™ Innovation to DoD Small Business Leadership

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.

Nicholas Bashian presenting Glass Anode™ at EVs4ALL

Empower Battery Technology Showcases Innovative Glass Anode at DOE EVs4ALL Meeting

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

DOE delegation touring the OSU Battery Cell R&D Center

Empower Battery Technology Joins Ohio State University to Welcome DOE Site Visit

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.

U.S. Army Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program logo representing Empower Battery Technology defense partnership

Empower Battery Technology Begins New Army SBIR Project Focused on Advanced Energy Storage

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

Empower Battery Technology company launch announcement graphic featuring Glass Anode™ technology roadmap and branding

Empower Battery Technology Prepares to Transform Battery Performance

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

Empower team at the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit

Empower Battery Technology Attends ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit

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