Battery Innovation Feasibility Studies Round 1

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is delivering the Battery Innovation Programme on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade, investing up to £20 million in innovation projects, subject to receiving a sufficient number of high-quality applications.

Projects will support the UK battery sector by:

• Accelerating development and commercialisation of state-of-the-art battery technologies in the UK
• Supporting growth of the UK battery supply chain and related companies
• Enhancing the UK’s global competitiveness in the battery market
• Demonstrating how battery technologies can meet specific application requirements and drive electrification across diverse sectors

Proposals can address the full battery value chain, considering financial implications, sustainability targets, environmental impact and regulatory policies, and may cover areas such as raw materials, advanced cell materials, cell design and components, manufacturing tools, quality control and diagnostics, and testing, simulation and digital tools.