Funding for Projects on „Research and Development in Battery Technologies for Technologically Sovereign, Competitive, and Sustainable Battery Value Chains“ within the Framework Concept for Battery Research

Last updated: 16.6.2025
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The funding program by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) supports research and development along the entire battery cell value chain. It aims to promote technologically sovereign, competitive, and sustainable battery technologies and is directed at companies, universities, and research institutions in Germany, as well as in the European Economic Area and Switzerland.

Who is funded?

The funding program by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) targets a wide range of applicants involved in research and development along the entire battery cell value chain. The funding is aimed at Germany, the European Economic Area, and Switzerland, and seeks to strengthen technological sovereignty, competitiveness, and sustainability in this field.

What is funded?

The program supports research and development in various key areas of battery technology, from material and production processes to recycling and future technology variants. The eligible projects thus cover a broad spectrum of thematic priorities and development stages.

Type and Scope of Funding

Funding is granted as a subsidy, with funding rates varying depending on the type of applicant. No fixed maximum funding amounts per project are mentioned, but rather percentage shares of eligible costs or expenses.

Conditions and Requirements

Specific conditions apply for participation in the funding program regarding project content, cooperations, and the utilization of project results. Applicants must meet certain criteria to be eligible for funding and regulate collaboration in joint projects.

Application Procedure

The application process is two-stage, requiring the submission of a project outline in the first stage, followed by a formal funding application for positively evaluated outlines. Submission is done electronically via the easy-Online system.

The funding is based on specific guidelines from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, which have been published in the Federal Gazette. These guidelines define the legal framework and funding conditions of the program.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Up to 100% of eligible expenses

Deadline

Deadline:

31.03.2026

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

Germany (within Germany, results to be utilized in Germany, European Economic Area, or Switzerland)

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Green Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Energy Production and Supply

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Process Optimization, Scaling, Commercialization, Planning, Capacity Building

Funding Provider

Program Level:

National

Funding Body:

Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

Managed By:

Project Management Jülich (PtJ)

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