Battery Innovation Round 1: Competition Briefing

Join us to find out more about the first funding competition from the Battery Innovation Programme. This webinar will cover the scope and eligibility requirements and provide an opportunity to ask questions.
When

29/10/2025 10.00 - 11.30

Recording and slides now available

What is this event for?

In preparation for the Battery Innovation Round 1 funding competition, which is open from 23 October 2025 (closing date 17 Dec 2025 for both strands), we are hosting this webinar to share details on the scope, eligibility and application process.

Where does the funding originate from?

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is delivering the Battery Innovation Programme on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade. The programme will invest up to £20 million in innovation projects.

What is the funding for?

To support UK battery sector through empowering and increasing the speed of innovation development, supporting local supply chain, encouraging new entrants to the industry, and business growth aiming future global market competitiveness. There are two strands, both closing 17 December 2025:

About the competition

The aim of this competition is to:

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

Key dates:

Competition opens: 23 October 2025

Briefing event: 29 October 2025 (10am – 11.30am, online)

Additional Q/A Surgery: 5 November 2025 (11am – 12pm, online)

Competition closes: 17 December 2025 (11am)

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Programme

This Event is part of Cross-Sector Battery Systems Innovation Network.

The Cross-Sector Battery Systems Innovation Network, funded by Innovate UK, is a cross-sectoral and collaborative community of technology developers and end-users.

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