COLUMBUS, Ohio – Empower Battery Technology executives recently met with Mr. James R. Mismash, the Director of the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), during his visit to Columbus on January 14. The meeting, hosted by the Ohio APEX Accelerator, provided a strategic platform to discuss the role of domestic innovation in strengthening the national defense industrial base.
During the event, Empower’s leadership team, including CEO Natalie Cohen and CTO Nicholas Bashian, presented the company’s breakthrough Glass Anode™ technology. The discussion highlighted how Empower’s U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities align with the DoD’s mission to secure critical supply chains and deploy high-performance energy storage solutions for warfighters.
“We were honored to share our vision for domestic battery production with Director Mismash,” said Cohen. “Our Glass Anode™ materials offer the safety, energy density, and rapid charging capabilities essential for next-generation defense applications, from unmanned aerial systems to tactical vehicles.”
The engagement underscores Empower Battery Technology’s commitment to supporting national security through advanced materials science and manufacturing excellence.
About Empower Battery Technology
Empower Battery Technology is a Columbus, Ohio-based startup dedicated to revolutionizing energy storage through breakthrough Glass Anode™ technology. The company is developing fast-charging, high-energy density batteries for applications including electric vehicles, defense systems, and grid storage. For more information, contact info@empowerbatterytechnology.com.
