2021 StorageX Seed Fund RFP
We are pleased to announced our 2nd annual StorageX seed fund call.
This year, the seed fund calls will help kick-off our two new StorageX consortia: Circular Economy (C2E2) and Fast Charging (SaFC). The research pillars for each of these consortia is described in the consortia white papers in the links below:
C2E2: https://energy.stanford.edu/sites/g/files/sbiybj9971/f/c2e2_consortium_for_circular_economy_.pdf
SaFC: https://energy.stanford.edu/sites/g/files/sbiybj9971/f/fast_charging_white_paper_2020-12-1_v1d4.pdf
We are seeking innovative ideas for seed research projects in these areas. We plan to fund up to projects for at least one year, $80k per project/year. The seed process is as follows:
Project Proposal:
Draft 1 pager on the project idea. Submitting faculty/PIs will be expected to present the proposed project idea to StorageX faculty and industry members at the consortia kick-off meeting (roughly 5-10 min/presentation).
SaFC kick-off meeting: Monday, May 17, 11-1pm
C2E2 kick-off meeting: Tuesday, May 25, 9-11am
Draft 1 pagers and kick-off presentation should be emailed to: kayleeng@stanford.edu
June 3rd: Final 1 pagers on project proposals due
June 10th: Projects selected for awards
June 30th: Funds transferred to awardees
We look forward to your submissions and your participation in the StorageX Initiative!