GUARDIAN Tool

The GUARDIAN (Global Unified Assessment for Risk Detection, Intelligence and Awareness NavigatorTool) empowers energy storage companies to identify vulnerabilities and build resilient operations

Funded by the NSF Energy Storage Engine; Developed by MITRE Corp

How it Works

1.

Supply Chain Vulnerability Analysis
Comprehensive assessment of dependencies and risk factors in battery supply chains with specialized versions for different technology readiness levels.

2.

Mitigation Recommendations
Data-driven strategies for reducing supply chain risks and improving resilience across TRLs 3-5 (early-stage) and TRLs 6-9 (commercial readiness).

3.

Security Assessment
Analysis of foreign dependencies and national security implications with focus on proactive risk identification.

Business Intelligence
Market positioning and competitive analysis helping companies stress-test their commercial readiness.

4.

Who Is This For?

Startups

seeking to understand and mitigate supply chain risks (12+ current users in beta testing)

Established Companies

evaluating supplier dependencies and commercial viability

Government Agencies

assessing national security implications, particularly defense sector applications

Investors

conducting due diligence on battery technology companies

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