Sustainable and Competitive Cell Production Techniques for Lithium-ion And Sodium-ion Batteries (BATT4EU Partnership)
Innovation support within the framework of Horizon Europe for the development and demonstration of energy-efficient and sustainable cell production processes for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. Submission possible until 31.03.2027.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Development and demonstration of innovative, cost-efficient, and energy-saving production processes for battery cells, establishment of modular pilot production lines, and digitalization approaches to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of the European battery industry.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel expenses
- Travel expenses
- Equipment costs
- Subcontractor services
- Materials
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Educational Institutions
Funding requirements
- Legal entities established in EU Member States or Associated Countries
- Consortium of at least three independent entities
- Separation of R&D procurement and deployment
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Financing plan
- Curriculum vitae of key personnel
- Market analysis
- Tender documents
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content
- Implementation potential
- Competitiveness
Description
The funding program "Sustainable and Competitive Cell Production Techniques for Lithium-ion And Sodium-ion Batteries (BATT4EU Partnership)" supports EU-wide consortia of companies (especially SMEs), pilot plants, and research institutions from December 3, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The objective is the development and demonstration of modular pilot production lines for lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery cells with innovative, energy-efficient manufacturing processes and digitalization approaches. Both low-energy processes for electrode mixing, cell core assembly, formation, and aging, as well as novel inline quality controls and advanced digitalization tools for improved process control, are funded. The selected projects must demonstrate significantly lower CAPEX, OPEX, energy consumption, and environmental impact compared to the state of the art through techno-economic assessments (TEA) and life cycle analyses (LCA). With a funding rate of up to 70% and a total budget of €37,800,000, personnel and equipment costs, subcontractor services, travel, and material expenses are covered.
Submitting consortia must consist of at least three independent legal entities from EU member states or associated countries and comply with requirements regarding legal, financial, and operational capacity. The projects are aligned with the objectives of the European Battery Partnership Batt4EU and report on KPIs. Applications are submitted via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Required documents include the project description, CVs of key personnel, financing plan, market analysis, and tender documents. The results make a central contribution to strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of the European battery industry, climate protection, and supporting resource-efficient, digital production.