Battery Finance

The Battery Finance Community Meeting held on March 27, 2026, featured 17 participants, including chairs David Howell and Jack Perkowski. The meeting commenced with welcome remarks and an overview of NAATBatt's antitrust compliance policy. Perkowski presented a case study on Graphene Manufacturing Group's financial journey, detailing its funding history, reverse merger, and recent capital raises for uplisting to the New York Stock Exchange. Howell discussed federal funding opportunities for the domestic battery industry, including grants from the Department of Energy and the Defense Industrial Base Consortium, with action items outlined for follow-up and the next meeting scheduled for May 22, 2026.%0aDave Howell's presentation emphasized recent federal programs and decisions affecting the domestic battery industry, particularly focusing on two significant funding opportunities. He highlighted the Department of Energy's Round 3 Battery Materials Processing and Manufacturing Grants, which are part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, showcasing the government's commitment to supporting advancements in battery technology and manufacturing.