LiCAP Technologies Awarded $11.3 Million California Energy Commission Grant to Expand Next-Generation Battery and Energy Storage Manufacturing

SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LiCAP Technologies, Inc., a company transforming next-generation battery and energy storage manufacturing through advanced dry electrode technology, today announced it has executed an $11.3 million grant funded by the California Energy Commission (CEC) under the CALSTART managed PowerForward program to significantly expand its advanced manufacturing capabilities and accelerate the commercialization of its dry electrode platform.

“LiCAP’s expansion reflects the type of advanced manufacturing innovation that will help strengthen California’s leadership in clean energy technologies and domestic supply chains,” said Phoebe Bisnoff, Deputy Director of Battery Manufacturing, at CALSTART. “The company’s progress in dry electrode processing, intelligent manufacturing, and next-generation energy storage technologies aligns well with the industry’s long-term goals for scalable and sustainable electrification.”