A moment with our Director Patrik Johansson 

What does the Fall bring us? Let me pick my 3 personal highlights:

1. The opportunity to read the Manifesto coming out of the YSE - we can all be inspired!
2. New batteries? Maybe yes, maybe no. But I have never seen so much buzz about solid-state batteries as now. Some of them also - importantly - coming out of Europe
3. A bit in the future - but act now to claim your spot - the Battery Innovation Days in Graz. What can be more important than to meet, interact and have fun at the same time as shaping the future?

So much more is happening of course - read some of it in this Newsletter!

Europe’s battery future is getting smarter and greener. 

Europe’s battery future is getting smarter and greener. The fourth edition of the Battery2030+ Roadmap is soon to be released, marking a significant step forward in shaping sustainable and intelligent battery technologies. Building on collaborative workshops in Oslo and Ulm, this updated Roadmap reflects a growing emphasis on circularity, advanced sensing, and digital integration. With a stronger focus on recycling, raw materials, and emerging chemistries, it outlines a vision for a closed-loop battery system—where innovation spans from material discovery to end-of-life recovery, all guided by data-driven tools and AI.

Battery 2030+ Excellence Seminars

If you missed any of our fantastic seminars, do not fret! We have recorded them and you can watch them on our website. Click the button below and watch them all!

Batteries of the Future 

A Perspective from Young Scientists in Europe

Following the success of the first edition in 2022, a second Young Scientist Event was organized in 2025, gathering over 160 early career researchers across six universities: UPJV Amiens, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Fraunhofer ICS Würzburg, Politecnico di Torino, Uppsala University, and Warsaw University of Technology. The event was designed to foster cooperation and creativity among young talents, encouraging them to contribute to the transformation of the European battery research landscape.

Powering the Future: UK–EU Battery RD&I Partnerships

BEPA, Battery 2030+ and the UK’s Faraday Institution are organising a two-day battery workshop in Brussels to explore closer alignment between EU and UK RD&I and policy programmes. The workshop will take place October 15th-16th.

Battery 2030+ Publications

Are you keeping up with all the publications from Battery 2030+ and our projects? We are constantly working on getting our research and results available.

Meet our new project Circubatt

The European battery sector is at a pivotal moment, facing the dual challenge of meeting soaring demand while also addressing critical issues of resource dependency and environmental impact. The Circubatt project, an EU-funded Horizon Europe initiative, is stepping up to this challenge. Running from 2025 to 2027, Circubatt aims to redefine the European battery value chain by making it smarter, more sustainable, and truly circular.

At the heart of our mission is a holistic approach that integrates cutting-edge technologies and innovative business models across the entire battery lifecycle. We're tackling some of the most significant bottlenecks in the industry by combining advanced material sciences, AI-driven data analytics, and new ways of thinking about battery ownership and use.

One of our core innovations is the development and piloting of "Battery-as-a-Service" (BaaS) and "Data-as-a-Service" (DaaS) business models. BaaS offers a powerful alternative to traditional battery ownership by decoupling the battery from the product it powers. This model reduces the upfront cost of electric vehicles (EVs) and other devices, making them more accessible to a wider audience. DaaS, on the other hand, provides real-time data on battery health, performance, and usage, empowering manufacturers, recyclers, and end-users to make smarter decisions throughout the battery’s lifespan. By leveraging these models, we can prolong battery life, optimize recycling processes, and reduce the overall environmental footprint.

We are also making significant strides in sustainable battery design and recycling. The project will develop battery cells and packs that are specifically designed for easy dismantling, which is crucial for second-life applications and high-value recycling. Our work focuses on advanced recycling techniques to maximize the recovery of valuable materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel, thereby reducing Europe's reliance on imported raw materials from geopolitically sensitive regions. This directly supports the EU’s strategic autonomy and economic security goals.

Circubatt is more than a research project; it's a collaborative ecosystem of academic institutions, research organizations, and industrial partners. We are a consortium of ten partners from across Europe, including universities, SMEs, and industry players. By working together, we aim to deliver new products, tools, and business models that will not only boost the competitiveness of the European battery industry but also pave the way for a more resilient, resource-efficient, and climate-neutral future. To learn more about our progress and how you can get involved, please visit us at circubatt-project.eu. Let's build a greener, more sustainable battery future together.

Battery 2030+ Roadmap Short Popular Version

The roadmap for Battery 2030+ is a long term-roadmap for forward looking battery research in Europe.