The Evaluation Entity information session has been delayed to Tuesday, June 11 at 1 p.m. ET. As a reminder, this information session aims to educate Evaluation Entities on the expectations for their role during the final months of the Breakthrough contest and into Phase IV. All Evaluation Entities are encouraged to attend. Interested prize participants are also welcome. Sign up now for the Evaluation Entity information session. 

To become an approved Evaluation Entity, qualified lithium-ion battery recyclers and second-life testing organizations must follow the steps outlined on our Evaluation Entity page. These steps include: 

If you are experiencing issues with either step in this process, please reach out to for assistance. Once approved, new Evaluation Entities will be added to the Evaluation Entity page on a ongoing basis.