What NAATBatt does

NAATBatt International is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade association headquartered in Longboat Key, Florida, founded in 2008 to serve the North American advanced battery technology industry. It convenes 385+ member companies spanning the cell manufacturing, OEM, materials, recycling, equipment, and downstream power sectors, including CATL, GM, Honda, Siemens, ExxonMobil, Li-Cycle, Ascend Elements, TDK, and multiple national labs and startups. Its core products are membership-tiered access to networking, pre-competitive market intelligence (including a proprietary North American Battery Supply Chain Database), a weekly newsletter, a job board, a structured mentorship program (Match2Mentor), and an annual cadence of conferences and technical workshops — most notably the annual battery recycling workshop (now in its eighth year), a Sodium-Zinc workshop launched at UCLA in 2025, and the planned Affordable Power Conference and Expo in 2026.

The association's business model is event-and-membership-driven. Revenue is generated across five membership tiers (Honorable, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Affiliate) through annual dues, supplemented by event sponsorships, workshop and conference registrations, and job board postings. Go-to-market is primarily word-of-mouth and consortium-driven within the battery industry, reinforced by the association's positioning as a neutral convener of competitors (OEMs, cell makers, recyclers, materials suppliers). The organization operates with a lean staff of 1–10 employees under Executive Director James Greenberger, with Nobel laureate M. Stanley Whittingham serving as Chief Science Officer, lending technical credibility.

Strategically, NAATBatt has been incrementally broadening both its content portfolio — adding next-generation chemistries (sodium-zinc), end-of-life topics (recycling), and stationary power applications (Affordable Power) — and its geographic footprint, with its first Canadian workshop held in Montreal in 2024 and additional events planned in Long Beach, California in 2026. The association has also deepened member engagement through structured Communities (Markets Community, Equipment Makers Community) and a mentorship program, while operational investments such as a website relaunch support the digital delivery of these services.

Name

NAATBatt

Legal name

NAATBatt International

Website

https://naatbatt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NAATBatt International is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade association serving 385+ member companies across the North American advanced battery industry, providing networking, pre-competitive market intelligence, workshops, and conferences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues from corporate members, associations, and research institutions in the advanced battery industry. Members gain access to networking, pre-competitive market intelligence, and association resources.
2. Event Sponsorships: Revenue from event sponsorship packages at annual conferences and recycling/zinc battery workshops. Sponsorship tiers range from Title Sponsor at $7,500 to Lanyard and Pen Sponsorship.
3. Event Registrations: Fees for attending annual conferences, workshops, and webinars including optional dinner events and facility tours.
4. Job Board Postings: Job posting fees: free for members, $250 per listing for non-members. Postings are featured on the website and highlighted in the Advanced Battery Weekly newsletter.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NAATBatt International is a not-for-profit trade association serving as the central hub for the North American advanced battery industry. It provides annual conferences, specialized workshops (lithium battery recycling, zinc battery, sodium-zinc), a Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain Database, market reports, a weekly newsletter, a job board, a mentorship program (Match2Mentor), and a business directory to its 385+ member companies.

Product overview

NAATBatt International is a not-for-profit trade association serving as the central hub for the North American advanced battery industry. The organization operates a platform of interconnected products and services designed to connect industry participants, share pre-competitive market intelligence, and promote the development and commercialization of electrochemical energy storage technology. The core offering centers on annual conferences and specialized workshops (lithium battery recycling, zinc battery technology, sodium-zinc battery workshops) that provide forums for knowledge sharing among 385+ member companies. Supporting this, NAATBatt offers a North American Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain Database, market reports, an Advanced Battery Weekly Newsletter, a Job Board, a Match2Mentor program, and a Business Directory—all designed to facilitate networking and intelligence gathering for members operating in or entering the advanced battery supply chain. Event sponsorship packages allow companies to increase their visibility at these industry gatherings.

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Products and services

• NAATBatt Membership Trade association membership providing networking opportunities, pre-competitive market intelligence, and access to the North American advanced battery industry supply chain for 385+ member companies.
• NAATBatt Annual Meeting and Conference Annual flagship conference bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers in the advanced battery space for networking, market intelligence, and member update presentations.
• Lithium Battery Recycling Workshop Series Annual workshop series (now in its eighth iteration) focusing on lithium battery recycling, lifecycle management, black mass handling, LFP recycling, and battery passport regulations.
• Zinc Battery Technology Workshop Series Workshop series covering zinc battery technology developments, commercialization case studies, and research frontiers including Zn-air, Ni-Zn, and aqueous Zn batteries.
• Sodium-Zinc Battery Workshop Annual workshop examining rechargeable sodium-zinc battery technology, covering scientific progress and commercial opportunities that may compete with lithium battery technology.
• NAATBatt North American Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain Database

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered platinum member and member.

• Siemens Corporationplatinum memberOthersTechnology member sponsor. Siemens provides technology solutions and expertise in advanced manufacturing and digitalization for the battery industry.
• Anovion Battery Materialsplatinum memberOthersBattery materials manufacturer and corporate member sponsor of NAATBatt.
• Airgas, Inc.platinum memberOthersIndustrial gas supplier and corporate member sponsor providing gases essential to battery manufacturing.
• Stryten Energyplatinum memberOthersBattery manufacturer and corporate member sponsor of NAATBatt.
• Kore Powerplatinum memberOthersBattery technology company and corporate member sponsor of NAATBatt.
• ExxonMobilplatinum memberOthersEnergy corporation and corporate member sponsor engaged in battery technology research.
• EnerSysplatinum memberOthersIndustrial battery manufacturer and corporate member sponsor of NAATBatt.
• General MotorsmemberOthersAutomotive OEM and member of NAATBatt participating in recycling committees and industry initiatives.
• American Honda Motor Co., Inc.memberOthersAutomotive manufacturer and member of NAATBatt engaged in advanced battery technology discussions.
• Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL)memberOthersLeading global battery manufacturer and member of NAATBatt, previously serving as Chairman.
• DuPont Specialty ProductsmemberOthersMaterials science company and corporate member sponsor providing specialty materials for battery applications.
• Thermo Fisher ScientificmemberOthersScientific instruments company and corporate member providing laboratory and analysis equipment for battery R&D.
• Duke EnergymemberOthersElectric utility company and member engaged in energy storage and battery applications for the grid.
• Li-CyclememberOthersLithium-ion battery recycling company and member participating in NAATBatt recycling workshops and initiatives.
• Cirba SolutionsmemberOthersBattery recycling and materials management company, serves as discussion leader at recycling workshops.
• Aqua Metals Inc.memberOthersBattery recycling technology company with patented AquaRefining technology, member sponsor.
• Redwood MaterialsmemberOthersBattery materials company offering facility tours at NAATBatt recycling workshops.
• Nissan Technical Center North AmericamemberOthersAutomotive R&D center and member of NAATBatt representing Nissan in advanced battery technology.
• Sandia National LaboratoriesmemberOthersFederal research laboratory and member contributing expertise in zinc battery research and energy storage.
• Argonne National LaboratorymemberOthersDepartment of Energy national laboratory and member providing research expertise in battery recycling and materials.
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)memberOthersDOE national laboratory and member contributing expertise in battery recycling prize programs and energy storage.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Battery Council International (BCI): BCI is the leading trade association for the battery industry in North America, representing lead-acid and advanced battery manufacturers, recyclers, and suppliers. Directly comparable to NAATBatt as both are membership-based associations convening the battery value chain for networking and advocacy.
• PRBA – The Rechargeable Battery Association: PRBA is the principal trade association for rechargeable battery manufacturers and recyclers, focused on portable and mobility batteries. Closely comparable to NAATBatt as a battery-industry specific association serving manufacturers and recyclers with policy and standards work.
• Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA): EDTA promotes electric drive technologies including battery-electric and hybrid vehicles, convening industry stakeholders across the EV supply chain. Comparable to NAATBatt as a trade association addressing advanced battery deployment, with overlapping membership at OEMs and component suppliers.
• American Clean Power Association (formerly Energy Storage Association): The Energy Storage Association merged into ACP, the leading U.S. trade association for utility-scale energy storage. Comparable to NAATBatt's stationary storage and grid-side work, with overlapping utility members such as Duke Energy that sit on both rosters.

Broad incumbents

• SAE International: SAE International develops mobility and aerospace standards, including significant battery and EV standards work. Comparable as a larger standards and convening organization adjacent to NAATBatt's battery technology focus, though broader in scope across the entire mobility sector.
• Alliance for Automotive Innovation: The Alliance for Automotive Innovation represents major automakers on policy including electrification and battery supply chains. Comparable to NAATBatt as a convener and policy advocate where members like GM and Honda overlap, though broader in scope across all automotive issues.

Others

• International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT): ICCT is a global research organization providing technical analysis on clean transportation including EV batteries and supply chains. Comparable to NAATBatt's supply chain database and policy intelligence focus, though operating as a research nonprofit rather than member trade association.
• International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC): IEC develops international standards for electrical and electronic technologies, including battery performance, safety, and transportation standards. Comparable to NAATBatt as a multi-stakeholder convener for the battery industry, though globally focused and standards-driven rather than a commercial trade body.

Regional players

• National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA): NEMA represents U.S. electrical equipment manufacturers including energy storage system providers. Comparable as a similar-scale industry association with overlapping membership in industrial and stationary storage, though broader across all electrical equipment categories.

Emerging players

• The Faraday Institution: The Faraday Institution is the U.K.'s flagship battery research program, convening university researchers and industry partners on electrochemical energy storage. Comparable to NAATBatt's research-convening function with national lab partners (Sandia, Argonne, NREL), though structured as a research institute rather than a member trade association.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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