DEAR0001450
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
24M Technologies, Inc. Control #2166-1529
Project Title: Next-Generation Lithium Metal Anode Cells for EVs and Electric Aviation
24M Technologies proposes to build on foundational work completed by members of our team under two ARPA-E projects. We propose new development and scale-up activities for batteries incorporating 24M's semisolid cathode alongside unique Lithium Electrode Sub-Assembly (LESA) technology.
Project Title: Next-Generation Lithium Metal Anode Cells for EVs and Electric Aviation
24M Technologies proposes to build on foundational work completed by members of our team under two ARPA-E projects. We propose new development and scale-up activities for batteries incorporating 24M's semisolid cathode alongside unique Lithium Electrode Sub-Assembly (LESA) technology.
Awardee
Funding Goals
UNDER THE CURRENT SCALEUP PROGRAM, 24M AND AND BATTERY AERO INC. (ABA) HAVE CREATED THE TECHNOLOGICAL FOUNDATION FOR HIGH-ENERGY DENSITY LITHIUM-METAL CELL, WHICH IS POISED TO FIND SIGNIFICANT UTILITY IN ELECTRIFIED AVIATION. THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE HAS SECURED BINDING FLIGHT TEST AGREEMENTS BETWEEN ABA AND PIVOTAL, AN ULTRALIGHT EVTOL. THIS PLUS-UP SUPPORTS THE TECHNICAL AND COMMERCIAL MATURATION FOR FURTHER MANUFACTURING AGREEMENTS OF LITHIUM METAL CELLS AND SYSTEMS WITH ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT OEMS. THE KEY MILESTONES PROPOSED FOR THE PLUS-UP PROPOSAL INCLUDE:
¿¿ PILOT LINE MODIFICATION AND PRODUCTION OF LARGE-FORMAT LI-M CELLS TO MEET PIVOTAL REQUIREMENTS
¿¿ SAFETY TESTING FOR MULTI-LAYER LI-M CELLS IN THE FINAL PIVOTAL DESIGN
¿¿ TECHNOLOGY VALIDATION TESTS IN A 1KWH PROP-STAND, A SINGLE-ENGINE FLIGHT TEST WITH PIVOTAL, AND AN ALL-ENGINE FLIGHT TEST WITH PIVOTAL AIRCRAFT
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Cambridge,
Massachusetts
02139-4505
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 12/22/24 to 12/22/25 and the total obligations have increased 83% from $8,294,230 to $15,172,641.
24M Technologies was awarded
Next-Gen Lithium Metal Anode Cells EVs & Electric Aviation by 24M Technologies (Control #216
Cooperative Agreement DEAR0001450
worth $10,279,177
from Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy in December 2021 with work to be completed primarily in Cambridge Massachusetts United States.
The grant
has a duration of 4 years and
was awarded through assistance program 81.135 Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy.
$4,893,464 (32.0%) of this Cooperative Agreement was funded by non-federal sources.
The Cooperative Agreement was awarded through grant opportunity SEEDING CRITICAL ADVANCES FOR LEADING ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES WITH UNTAPPED POTENTIAL 2019.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 6/24/25
Period of Performance
12/23/21
Start Date
12/22/25
End Date
Funding Split
$10.3M
Federal Obligation
$4.9M
Non-Federal Obligation
$15.2M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to DEAR0001450
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
DEAR0001450
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
897030 ADVANCED RSRCH PROJ AGENCY ARPA-E
Funding Office
897002 ADVANCED RSRCH PROJ AGENCY ARPA-E
Awardee UEI
F2R2GDN471F5
Awardee CAGE
62DB2
Performance District
MA-07
Senators
Edward Markey
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, Energy Programs, Energy (089-0337) | Energy supply | Research and development contracts (25.5) | $8,294,230 | 100% |
Modified: 6/24/25