Founded in 2024, State College’s FastLion Energy develops and constructs batteries designed to deliver full performance from Arctic cold to desert heat. Its 30x™ technology embeds an ultrathin heating layer inside the cell for rapid, uniform warming, while the company also works with customers on application-specific battery designs and Arctic-ready drone power systems.
emPOWER Battery TechnologyFounded in 2021, emPOWER Battery Technology develops and manufactures domestically produced Glass Anode™ materials and cells designed to make lithium-ion batteries charge in minutes and perform reliably in extreme cold. The Gahanna company is scaling this patented technology from research into commercial and defense applications, including electric vehicles, drones, and grid storage.GAHANNA, OH
Cellec TechnologiesFounded in 2016, Rochester-area Cellec Technologies researches and manufactures lithium-ion batteries, with a patented approach that keeps cells stable at a 0-Volt state of charge. Its scientists and engineers develop safer, more efficient storage solutions for aerospace and defense applications while pursuing clean-energy uses. The company works closely with the scientific community and serves clients across the United States.HENRIETTA, NY
EC PowerEC Power develops energy technologies centered on advanced batteries and battery-modeling software, with work tied to fast-charging, high-energy electric-vehicle systems. Its research has also supported cleaner transportation projects in Pennsylvania, giving the company a focus on moving battery innovation toward practical transportation applications.STATE COLLEGE, PA
AquaLith Advanced Materials, IncAquaLith Advanced Materials, founded by physicist Gregory Cooper, develops and manufactures next-generation lithium-ion batteries and battery materials from its Maryland base. Its University of Maryland-licensed technology combines a high-energy cathode, silicon anode, and non-flammable aqueous electrolyte to create safer, lower-cost batteries that can operate efficiently below -50°C. The company’s work was recognized as the University of Maryland’s 2020 invention of the year.COLLEGE PARK, MD