Building the BIC: Les Alexander on Scaling Public–Private Battery Innovation in the US

A talk with Les Alexander, President & CEO of the Battery Innovation Center (BIC), exploring how the BIC is shaping the future of US battery R&D. With over 25 years of leadership in national defense and private sector Research & Development—including prior roles at Navitas Systems and the US Navy—Les brings both technical and strategic depth to the conversation.Key topics include:How a public-private partnership, backed by universities, government, and private industry, came together to address US battery infrastructure needsInsight into prototype fabrication, abuse testing, dry-room capacity, and the expansion of 4,000 sq ft of dry-room space to support advanced cell manufacturingWorkforce Development: Hands-on training programs in collaboration with Vincennes University, addressing the growing need for skilled talent in the battery ecosystemPartnerships with defense agencies, academia, and industry to accelerate commercialization and testing standardsLes’s vision to position the BIC—and the U.S.—as a global leader in energy storage infrastructure and supply-chain resilienceHome - The Battery Innovation CenterLes Alexander

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