Electrode and Cells Grant

Summary:
This grant, funded by the Faraday Battery Challenge, supports UK-registered micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to boost their research and development in battery electrode and cell processing. The aim is to leverage the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) facilities and expertise to accelerate innovation and scale up battery technologies. Clinical trials are not supported under this grant.

Sponsor:

• Faraday Battery Challenge

Eligibility:

• Open to single applicants only.
• Your organization must be a UK-registered micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise (SME) to lead a project.

Benefits:

• Access up to £1.5 million in funding to:
  • Complete cell development project iterations (mixing & coating, assembly, formation, etc.)
  • Prove electrode performance at scale
  • Develop cell & module assembly processes
  • Test process measurement & control systems
  • Use innovative software analysis methods
• Gain access to state-of-the-art UKBIC giga-scale facilities
• Increase engagement with the UK battery industry
• Accelerate technology development and move toward commercialization

Deadline:

• Opens: January 8, 2024
• Closes: March 6, 2024

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