DEAR0001892
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Giner, Inc., new award under DE-FOA-0003163 (PROPEL-1K SBIR/STTR)
Control number: 3163-1511
This grant is awarded to Giner, Inc. for a project entitled, “Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells Fueled by Power Paste”.
This award is being made in accordance with FOA number DE-FOA-0003163 (PROPEL-1K SBIR/STTR) and application control number 3163-1511.
Giner, Inc. proposes to develop a high-impact project that will make a significant contribution to rapid deployment of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell technology in aviation by using fuel cells powered by hydrogen containing Powerpaste, a safe, stable, nonflammable material, eliminating the need for high-pressure storage tanks.
Control number: 3163-1511
This grant is awarded to Giner, Inc. for a project entitled, “Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells Fueled by Power Paste”.
This award is being made in accordance with FOA number DE-FOA-0003163 (PROPEL-1K SBIR/STTR) and application control number 3163-1511.
Giner, Inc. proposes to develop a high-impact project that will make a significant contribution to rapid deployment of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell technology in aviation by using fuel cells powered by hydrogen containing Powerpaste, a safe, stable, nonflammable material, eliminating the need for high-pressure storage tanks.
Awardee
Funding Goals
THE OVERARCHING GOAL OF THE PROPEL-1K PROGRAM IS TO ADVANCE EMISSION-FREE, HIGH-ENERGY DENSITY, AND HIGH-POWER ENERGY STORAGE SOLUTIONS TO ELECTRIFY DOMESTIC AIRCRAFT, RAILROADS, AND SHIPS.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Newton,
Massachusetts
United States
Geographic Scope
City-Wide
Giner was awarded
Project Grant DEAR0001892
worth $1,500,000
from Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy in July 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Newton Massachusetts United States.
The grant
has a duration of 1 year 6 months and
was awarded through assistance program 81.135 Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Pioneering Railroad, Oceanic, and Plane Electrification with 1K Energy Storage Systems (PROPEL-1K).
SBIR Details
Research Type
SBIR Phase I
Title
POLYMER ELELCTROLYTE FUEL CELLS FUELED BY POWER PASTE
Abstract
Giner is packaging hydrogen in a paste to power fuel cells, eliminating the need for high-pressure hydrogen storage tanks. The power paste—a mix of magnesium and hydrogen stored in a cartridge—would trigger the release of hydrogen gas when water is added. The paste is not flammable or explosive. The team will also update the system’s fuel cell to operate at lower humidity, making the approach more versatile and lower volume, improving the overall energy density of the design.
Topic Code
DE-FOA-0003163
Solicitation Number
DE-FOA-0003163
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 7/23/24
Period of Performance
7/22/24
Start Date
1/21/26
End Date
Funding Split
$1.5M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$1.5M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
DEAR0001892
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
ULB2NMDNXC69
Awardee CAGE
7M469
Performance District
MA-04
Senators
Edward Markey
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
Modified: 7/23/24