The NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York is part of the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines program. This initiative invests in science and technology as a driver for regional economic development. Led by Binghamton University, the Engine brings together a coalition of more than 60 partners across academia, industry, nonprofits, and government, including Cornell University. The Engine accelerates battery innovation, advances commercialization, expands domestic manufacturing, grows the workforce, and drives regional economic growth to strengthen national security.
Cornell University plays a central leadership role in the Engine’s translational pillar, guiding the process of moving innovations from research to real-world application. As the lead for technology translation, Cornell coordinates a multi-institutional network of prototyping, piloting, and scale-up resources for new energy storage technologies. Cornell also supports startup growth across New York State by shaping incubation programs and deploying funding for both research and business development. Through this work, Cornell helps bridge the gap between discovery and deployment and ensures that promising technologies reach the market.