About this event
Whether you’re developing breakthrough technologies, or you’re ready to scale your business, New York State offers a powerful ecosystem of resources to help you succeed. From nurturing cutting-edge research to connecting innovators with investors, New York helps turn big ideas into thriving ventures.
During this webinar, you will learn about programs and resources available to battery and energy storage companies and how to leverage the unique ecosystem that exists in New York State.
New Energy New York (NENY) supports battery and energy storage ventures at all stages, offering mentorship, funding guidance and connections to industry and academic partners, helping to turn ideas into thriving businesses. This webinar will provide information about the programs and resources available to entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups across New York state, such as the ChargeUp Accelerator, Technical Assistance Program and Battery Academy.
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)’s Battery Development Center is a one-stop shop for all battery development needs including prototyping, training, and research capabilities based at RIT, systems safety and life-cycle testing, certification, and commercialization expertise.
Learn about startup success stories, current initiatives and gain insights into how you can leverage our support for your company's growth. Don’t miss the chance to learn about upcoming application deadlines and how to apply. Take the first step toward advancing your project and connecting with a vibrant battery entrepreneurial ecosystem!
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Guest speaker
Dr. Matthew Ganter Director @ Battery Development Center (BDC)G
Dr. Matthew Ganter is the Director of the Battery Development Center (BDC) and Assistant Research Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). The RIT BDC is a state-of-the-art research and rapid prototyping and testing facility focused on the development and qualification of emerging energy storage technologies through a partnership between NY-Battery Energy and Storage Technologies (NY-BEST) and RIT. Dr. Ganter founded and has been directing the battery prototyping facility on RIT’s campus for the last 10 years with dry room, roll-to-roll electrode, and automated pouch/cylindrical cell capabilities. In addition, he now oversees operation of an additional 18,000 sq. ft. testing center on Kodak Park that provides performance and degradation testing of cells, modules, and packs along with safety testing.
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Team member
Andy Colthorpe Editor @ Solar Media / Energy-Storage.newsT
Editor and lead journalist for Energy-Storage.news, covering the global industry for a business audience.
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Guest speaker
Bandhana Katoch Associate Vice President @ Binghamton UniversityG
Bandhana Katoch is a results-driven innovation and business development professional with over two decades of experience advancing technology commercialization and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Her expertise spans technology assessment, prior art and market analysis, freedom-to-operate evaluations, business strategy, investor readiness, and licensing across life sciences, medical, and sustainability sectors. Bandhana has been instrumental in fostering innovation networks that promote self-sustainability, inclusivity, and social impact. She is deeply passionate about translating research into real-world solutions and empowering innovators through access to resources, mentorship, and strategic partnerships.
Solar Media
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