With multibillion-dollar semiconductor manufacturing facilities rising across the state and a deep supplier base taking root, Arizona has become one of the country’s fastest growing semiconductor hubs. As that footprint expands under the CHIPS and Science Act, reliable, stable power is now mission critical for around-the-clock manufacturing. Meanwhile, Wood Mackenzie estimates $1.2 trillion in global battery storage investment will be needed through 2034 to support renewable build‑out — underscoring the need for reliable storage in advanced manufacturing. SorbiForce is ready to help power that momentum. Founded three years ago, the Scottsdale-based startup is unveiling the world’s first sustainable, non-metal battery architecture sourced from local, renewable materials. This early-stage breakthrough gives investors an opportunity to explore a whole new way of keeping high-demand facilities uninterrupted, cost-efficient and safe.
In plain terms, SorbiForce’s chemistry avoids critical and potentially hazardous metals (eliminating risks commonly associated with energy storage), relies on abundant inputs and is engineered for recyclability — a first in the industry. In practice, what sets it apart for semiconductor manufacturing facilities is efficiency at scale. The architecture acts like a power “volatility absorber,” reacting in milliseconds to volatile loads to maintain stable power quality and higher utilization, with a very low cost per cycle compared to lithium-ion. It prevents thermal runaway and the safety engineering burdens that come with conventional chemistries. These points matter when uptime and total cost of ownership drive decisions.
For Arizona’s semiconductor ecosystem, that adds up to practical infrastructure: stable, clean power quality around-the-clock; protected equipment; and more predictable operating costs. In short, SorbiForce is an essential enabler of CHIPS-driven semiconductor growth in Arizona. As CHIPS investments add capacity across the state and the country, power stability is mission critical, and SorbiForce provides storage that keeps production running and expansion on schedule.
Looking Forward
Beyond performance, the company is building in-state, using local, renewable materials. Pilot production is active, and SorbiForce is advancing an autonomous, containerized U.S. micro-factory model that can be deployed quickly near points of need, manufacturing as a service with simple, local inputs. About half the equipment for the first factory has already been secured, with a stepwise scale-up plan. As production ramps, pilot-ready capacity launching in Arizona positions SorbiForce to expand local manufacturing activity.
Right now, Arizona is a magnet for advanced manufacturing and clean-energy innovation. SorbiForce strengthens that ecosystem by developing local supply and storage capabilities that help semiconductor manufacturing facilities scale with confidence. Company leadership has reported early market interest, letters of intent and utility-side engagement, reflecting demand for storage that is safe, responsive and made from U.S.-sourced inputs.
Why does this matter for investors? Demand is large and growing, with global sales projected to reach $760.7 billion by 2026. SorbiForce leads with efficiency and cost, scales quickly with U.S. manufacturing, and adds proven safety and sustainability. The company is preparing a Pre-Series A to fund pilots, certification and its first micro-factory run — timed to support CHIPS-driven expansion.
Near-term priorities include completing the first micro-factory run, expanding pilot deployments in Arizona with semiconductor manufacturers and data center operators, and continuing work with utility partners. No doubt, these steps make the system easier to deploy and build local capacity aligned with the state’s expansion. For investors, it’s an opportunity to back critical infrastructure with defined use cases, partners and a clear path to scale.
At a Glance
Company name: SorbiForce, Inc.
Headquarters: Scottsdale, Arizona
Number of employees in Arizona / overall: 2 / 12
Years in Arizona: 3
Annual revenue: Pre-revenue
Did you benefit from the CHIPS Act? Yes. Our technology provides the essential energy infrastructure required for the expansion of semiconductor manufacturing facilities enabled by the CHIPS Act.
What vertical(s) do you specialize in? Advanced Energy Storage, Grid Stability Solutions
How do you fit into the semiconductor ecosystem? Enabling reliable power infrastructure for high-demand manufacturing and data centers.
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