Catalyzing Innovation in Next-Generation Energy Technology
North Carolina is a key player in the growing battery belt. Its resources are vital to securing a domestic supply chain for a next-gen energy transition.
- 25 mines of mineral ores
- 43 potential automotive sector projects
- 5,000 jobs will be created with the opening of Toyota Battery Manufacturing in 2025
- $4B estimated lithium operation
- $50M of state funds allocated to next-generation energy research and development through NC Collaboratory and NC Innovation
News & Events

- New UNCG BRIGHT Institute to Drive Innovation, Grow Workforce for Next-Gen Energy EconomyThe new institute creates a hub to serve the needs of North Carolina’s burgeoning battery belt Today UNC Greensboro launched the BRIGHT Institute, which will focus on battery research innovation and next-generation energy harvesting technologies. The institute will also prepare students for battery manufacturing and energy jobs in North Carolina. “The BRIGHT Institute will directly… Continue reading…

