Streamlined collection and reversed logistics, fully automated, safe and cost-efficient sorting, dismantling and second use before recycling (Batteries Partnership)
This Horizon Europe funding program, titled 'Streamlined collection and reversed logistics, fully automated, safe and cost-efficient sorting, dismantling and second use before recycling (Batteries Partnership)', aims to significantly advance the European battery value chain towards a sustainable and circular economy. It specifically targets innovative solutions for the end-of-life management of batteries, addressing current challenges in manual processes, safety, and efficiency.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the general eligibility criteria for participation in the program, specifying the types of organizations and geographic areas. The program seeks to foster a world-class European research and innovation ecosystem for batteries, contributing to the European Green Deal and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
What is Funded
This section details the specific types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, focusing on innovations in battery management, recycling, and circular economy principles. Supported activities range from developing diagnostic protocols to demonstrating novel safety procedures and advanced automation technologies.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section provides an overview of the financial support available, specifying the instrument used and the general funding amount allocated to this particular topic under the broader Horizon Europe program.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the general conditions and specific requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering aspects from application procedures to legal and financial setups.
Application Procedure
This section details the general framework for the application process, including where to find relevant documents and how proposals are evaluated.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the fundamental legal and official documents that establish and govern the funding program, ensuring transparency and providing a framework for its operation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
15.000.000 €
Allocated Budget:
15.000.000 €
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and Associated Countries
Sectors:
Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Green Technology, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Beneficiaries:
Industries involved in the battery value chain, including e-mobility and stationary applications, and the recycling sector.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Various organizations have expressed interest in partnering, including: AeroSpline (SME, collaborative robots), EuRIC (European Recycling Industry Confederation, industry representation), Cerca Trova Ltd (SME, industrial automation, AI), ASRO (Romanian Standards Association, standardization), Scinnovation s.r.o. (SME, LCA and environmental impact), EVIO (SME, EV charging platforms), BLOCKCHAIN2050 BV (SME, DLT for batteries), CSCP (non-profit, stakeholder engagement), ASOCIACION CENTRO TECNOLOGICO NAVAL Y DEL MAR (R&D technology institute, battery recycling), STIFTELSEN CHALMERS INDUSTRITEKNIK (R&D organization, end-of-life EV battery handling and 2nd life applications), SGNDT Symetrics Geophysical and NDT Ltd (SME, AI-combined radars for infrastructure checks), AD Plastik d.d. (polymer components, sustainable development), and Bee Battery Solutions (SME, battery technologies).
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