The Electrochemistry Foundry (ECF) is a nonprofit organization bridging the gap between laboratory discovery and commercial battery deployment. Operating California’s first open-access, shared-use pilot manufacturing line in Hayward, ECF provides innovators with the industrial-grade infrastructure and expertise needed to scale. Supported by a competitive California Energy Commission award, we combine technical excellence, inclusive workforce training, and entrepreneurial support to secure a resilient domestic supply chain and accelerate the future of energy.