If you’re a UK-based SME working on innovative battery technology, you’ll want to check out the new £1.5 million competition launched by UK Research and Innovation. The competition is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the battery sector, and will give them the opportunity to work with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC).
The competition is open to UK SMEs focused on complete battery cell development projects, including mixing and coating, calendering and slitting, to cell assembly, formation and ageing; and proving electrode manufacturing at scale, including mixing and coating, calendering and slitting.
“Developing a home-grown cell supply chain is critical to the growth of the UKs battery industry and the cornerstone of building an ecosystem which can support the establishment of gigafactories in the UK,” said UKBIC Business Development Manager Dr. Vishal Nayar. “This competition will help bridge the gap for those companies who wish to get on the scale-up ladder.”
The competition will give SMEs access to UKBIC’s state-of-the-art facilities at a reduced cost, allowing them to develop UK battery innovations that may not otherwise get a chance. “We’re supporting that move from technological potential towards commercial capability,” said Oyebola Bello, Programme Manager at the Faraday Battery Challenge.
The competition closes for entries on April 4th, so interested companies should contact UKBIC at [email protected] as soon as possible. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to get your innovative battery tech off the ground!
FAQ
Q1: Are electric car batteries recyclable?
A1: Yes, electric car batteries are recyclable.
Q2: Are electric car chargers free?
A2: It depends on the charger and the location. Some electric car chargers are free, while others may require a fee.
Q3: Can electric car batteries be rebuilt?
A3: Yes, electric car batteries can be rebuilt with the right tools and knowledge.
