Battery Innovation Programme: Connect & Collaborate

Overview

Join us on Tuesday 22 September for the Battery Innovation Programme – Battery Innovation Programme: Connect & Collaborate Event, taking place in London.

This invitation-only event will bring together project partners from the Battery Innovation Programme CR&D Round 1 and organisations interested in applying to CR&D Round 3. It will provide a valuable opportunity to connect with innovators, industry leaders and potential collaborators, share insights from ongoing projects, and explore future opportunities within the UK battery innovation ecosystem.

CR&D Round 3 will build on the programme's mission to accelerate battery innovation by supporting collaborative research and development projects that address key technical and commercial challenges across the battery value chain. The competition will fund collaborative R&D projects to strengthen the UK battery supply chain by scaling domestic manufacturing of cells, modules, packs and battery management systems (BMS), helping to reduce overseas dependencies. It will also support feasibility studies aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of state-of-the-art battery technologies, driving UK competitiveness and cross-sector electrification.

Due to limited capacity, we kindly ask that only one representative per organisation attends in person. 

What to expect?

• Project Showcases – Hear from CR&D Round 1 teams as they share their innovations, progress, key learnings, and impact.
• Networking Opportunities – Connect with project partners, industry experts, and potential consortium members across the battery innovation ecosystem.
• Round 3 Insights – Learn about upcoming funding opportunities and the focus of the next phase of the Battery Innovation Programme.
• Collaboration & Partnership Building – Explore opportunities to develop competitive projects and strengthen future applications.

Who should attend?

• CR&D to Round 1 and Round 3
• Project partners of Round 1 projects
• Potential applicants for Round 3 including cell manufacturers, module, and pack designers and manufacturers, BMS manufacturers and module manufacturers. Please note that cell manufacturers will be given priority for this event.

Networking

• Dedicated Networking Opportunities – Connect with other innovators, industry leaders, and potential project partners from across the battery ecosystem.
• Consortium Building Support – Meet organisations with complementary expertise and explore opportunities to form strong collaborations for Round 3.
• 3-Minute Pitch Session – Showcase your organisation's capabilities, expertise, and project ideas to a targeted audience.
• Find the Right Partners – Identify collaborators, suppliers, and stakeholders who can strengthen your consortium and project proposal.
• Explore New Opportunities – Spark conversations, build relationships, and uncover potential partnerships to support future innovation projects.

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