The Battery R&I Funding Handbook
28 November 2025
A BEPA Overview of EU Programmes and Instruments for the Battery Sector
THE FULL DOCUMENT IS FOR BEPA MEMBERS ONLY
This document compiles three reports prepared by BEPA’s Policy Task Force. It reflects the collective effort of BEPA experts contributing to the Task Force’s mission of supporting the European battery innovation ecosystem through informed, policy-driven insights. We sincerely thank all members who contributed their expertise, shared experiences, and provided feedback during the drafting and consultation phases.
The Policy Task Force was established to strengthen the link between EU policy and BEPA members. Its work is guided by two main objectives. First, to provide timely information to BEPA members on key EU policy developments.
The first report in this compilation focuses on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), announced by the European Commission on 16 July 2025. It summarises the main elements of the proposal and highlights their relevance for the European battery ecosystem. The report also covers updates on major EU funding programmes announced alongside the MFF, such as the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) and the next Horizon Europe, and assesses their potential impact on research, innovation, and industrial deployment.
The second objective of the Policy Task Force is to deliver briefings and strategic insights on funding mechanisms for battery innovation. The other two reports compiled in this document analyse the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEIs) and the instruments provided by the European Innovation Council (EIC) as funding opportunities supporting technological innovation. These briefings build on the webinars organised by the Policy Task Force, where BEPA members exchange views with invited experts on the design, accessibility, and effectiveness of EU funding tools.
The insights collected from these sessions are consolidated into written briefings, which are then circulated among Task Force members to gather feedback and formulate recommendations for improving these instruments.
Through this initiative, BEPA seeks to ensure that its members remain well-informed and actively engaged in the European policy landscape. The Policy Task Force acts as a bridge between EU institutions and the battery community, fostering dialogue and helping to improve the policies that shape Europe’s battery value chain