National Harbor, MD – Empower Battery Technology recently attended the 2025 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit in National Harbor, Maryland, from March 17 to 19. We were pleased to join our partners from The Ohio State University at this premier event, which convened over 2,800 participants to showcase transformative energy technologies and foster collaboration across sectors.
The experience reinforced our commitment to accelerating innovation in battery technology and strengthening partnerships that drive impactful energy solutions. The Summit provided a valuable platform to explore emerging technologies and foster connections with leaders in the field.
Empower was excited to showcase our proprietary Glass Anode™ technology, highlighting its potential to enable fast-charging, high-performance batteries for electric vehicles and defense applications.
Summit Highlights and Networking
The ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit brought together leaders from government, industry, and academia to discuss the future of energy innovation. As one of the premier energy technology events in the United States, the Summit featured presentations on breakthrough technologies, panel discussions on energy policy and technology, and extensive networking opportunities.
Empower’s participation allowed the team to engage with potential partners, investors, and customers while gaining insights into emerging trends in energy storage and electric vehicle technologies. The event provided valuable exposure for our Glass Anode™ technology and helped establish connections that will support our continued growth and development.
Technology Showcase
During the Summit, Empower highlighted the unique advantages of our Glass Anode™ technology, including its ability to enable rapid charging without compromising battery life or safety. Our technology addresses critical challenges in current battery systems, particularly the trade-off between charging speed and cycle life that has limited the adoption of fast-charging solutions.
The Glass Anode™‘s superior performance characteristics, such as exceptional temperature stability, make it particularly attractive for demanding applications in electric vehicles and defense systems. These capabilities generated significant interest from Summit attendees and potential partners.
Looking Forward
The connections and insights gained at the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit will help guide our continued development efforts and strategic partnerships. The event reinforced the growing demand for advanced battery technologies and the critical role of innovation in the growing US battery industry.
We look forward to building on the relationships established at the Summit and continuing our work to bring next-generation batteries to market. The support and interest from across the research community provides strong validation of our approach and technology.
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.
