Iontra is a battery charge control optimization company: charge faster, charge colder, dramatically extend the life of batteries—but a complicated tech to explain.

Brian developed a comprehensive communications and government engagement strategy which included building support in the Colorado congressional delegation, outreach to congressional committee staff, and creating new and leveraging existing relationships in the Department of Energy. For the niche technology, no grant programs existed; so as an employee of the company, Brian had to start from scratch to create funding mechanisms..

Result: Brian secured a place for Iontra in the Department of Energy’s ARPA-E CIRCULAR program, ultimately leading to $2.15 million award at a critical time for Iontra.