# QUANTUMSCAPE BATTERY, INC. hires STRATEGIC MARKETING INNOVATIONS (Defense)

**Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Client | QUANTUMSCAPE BATTERY, INC. |
| Client description | Develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles. |
| Client state | CA |
| Lobbying firm | STRATEGIC MARKETING INNOVATIONS |
| Firm state | DC |
| Issue areas | Defense |
| Specific matters disclosed | Defense appropriations to support research, development, and scale-up for domestic battery cells and materials. |
| Registered | 2026-10-19 |

## Why this score
- Specific matters disclosed.

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