Novel approaches towards next-generation battery concepts, leveraging the enabling role of innovative advanced materials (BATT4EU and IAM4EU Partnerships)

Overview

Funding for research and development of next-generation battery concepts, focusing on innovative advanced materials to enhance energy storage, performance, and sustainability. Targets consortia working on low-cost, high-performance, or stationary storage solutions for mobility, aviation, and industrial applications.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities (e.g., research institutions, SMEs, large enterprises, public bodies) established in eligible countries. Projects must involve at least three independent entities from three different eligible countries.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: €4,800,000 per project.
• Funding rate: Typically 70% for for-profit entities, up to 100% for non-profits (varies by entity type).
• Budget form: Lump sum funding model.

What Is Funded

Projects must address one of three focus areas: 1. Low-cost batteries for electric vehicles or stationary storage, targeting component costs below €35/kWh. 2. High-performance batteries for aviation or maritime applications, with energy density >500 Wh/kg or superior power density. 3. Durable battery materials and cell-level concepts for grid or industrial storage, targeting system-level costs below €50/kWh for grid applications.

All projects must assess scalability, manufacturability, market relevance, sustainability (Safe and Sustainable by Design principles), recyclability, safety, thermal management, and predictive diagnostics.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• Technology Readiness Level (TRL): 4 to 6 (validation in lab to relevant environment).

Key Dates

• Open date: 2026-12-14
• Deadline: 2027-04-13

Application Process (High-Level)

• Two-stage process:

1. First stage: Blind evaluation (applicants must not disclose organization names, logos, or personnel in the proposal abstract or Part B). 2. Second stage: Full proposal submission for shortlisted applicants.

• Submission portal: EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

Post-Award Obligations

• Reporting on results to the Batt4EU and IAM4EU partnerships for KPI monitoring.
• Potential involvement of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) for experimental or desk research on battery performance or safety.
• Compliance with Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) principles.
• Granting authority may object to transfers of ownership or exclusive licensing of results for up to 4 years post-project.

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries (e.g., Norway, Iceland, UK, Switzerland), and select third countries with specific provisions.
• Application language: English.

Notes

• Projects using satellite-based data must utilize Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS.
• First-stage proposals are evaluated blindly to ensure impartiality.
• At least one project per focus area (A, B, C) will be funded if thresholds are met, ensuring portfolio balance.