The National Science Foundation Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York, led by Binghamton University, has introduced the Global Unified Assessment for Risk Detection, Intelligence and Awareness Navigator, or GUARDIAN.
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Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience in Energy Systems
MITRE said Friday it partnered with the NSF Energy Storage Engine to develop GUARDIAN, a free self-assessment tool designed to help energy storage companies manage supply chain risks. The tool offers actionable guidance aligned with U.S., European and global standards for energy storage companies to bolster operational resilience, safeguard expansion and strengthen national security.
What Is GUARDIAN?
GUARDIAN is meant to provide actionable guidance aligned with U.S., European, and global standards, thus potentially empowering companies to enhance operational resilience, support sustainable growth, and reinforce national security.
The self-assessment tool offers two tailored tracks aligned with Technology Readiness Levels 3 to 5 for research and development and early prototyping, and TRL 6 to 9 for pilot and scale-up stages. Users respond to a short questionnaire, after which the tool generates prioritized recommendations and a downloadable checklist.
GUARDIAN is built to support practical decision-making from early concept to full commercialization. Its structure provides tailored guidance for startups, academic spinouts and growing manufacturers. The program offers a clear, actionable roadmap that companies can use and update to enhance compliance, meet stakeholder needs and manage supplier risks throughout their operations.
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