This funding opportunity supports UK-registered businesses to develop innovative battery grade material technologies and manufacturing processes. Projects should address scaling battery cell manufacturing, module and pack development, AI-supported design, and supply chain resilience. Grants range from £500,000 to £4 million for projects lasting 12 to 36 months, starting after May 2027. Collaborative projects must include at least one SME and focus on UK-based work and exploitation.
Eligible applicants are UK-registered businesses leading collaborative projects with at least one SME. Collaborators can include UK businesses, academic institutions, charities, non-profits, public sector, and RTOs. Projects must be carried out and exploited in the UK.
