EU-India Join Forces To Promote Start-up Collaboration On Recycling Of E-Vehicles Batteries

ON 04/11/2024 AT 08 : 50 AM

The European Union (EU) and India on April 9 launched an Expression of Interest for start-ups working in the area of Battery Recycling Technologies for Electric Vehicles (EVs) for a matchmaking event.

The matchmaking aims to enhance the cooperation between European and Indian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups in the clean and green technologies sector.

The intended exchange of knowledge and expertise will be instrumental in advancing the circularity of rare materials and transitioning towards carbon-neutrality in both India and the EU. This initiative takes place under the India-EU Trade & Technology Council (TTC) announced by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi and Ms Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission, at their meeting in New Delhi on April 2022.

This event is also part of a broader effort to promote sustainable agenda, foster innovation and forge stronger economic relations between the European Union and India.

The Matchmaking event launched April 09, provides a platform for Indian and EU startups in the field of EV Battery Recycling Technologies to pitch their innovative solutions and engage with Indian/European venture capitalists and solution adopters. Twelve startups, six each from India and the EU will be selected and get a pitching opportunity during the Matchmaking Event, scheduled during June 2024.  Six finalists (three from the EU and three from India) will be selected following their pitching presentations and awarded the possibility to visit India and the EU, respectively.

The key highlights of the event are: (i) to identify, support and promote startups dedicated to advancing the field of battery recycling technologies for EV; and (ii) to facilitate cooperation, potential trade avenues and, customer relations and exploring investment avenues for the shortlisted startups.

The matchmaking event under India-EU TTC Working Group 2 offers Indian startups/SMEs an exclusive platform to demonstrate their expertise in battery recycling technologies. It provides a chance for Indian innovators to establish strategic alliances with their counterparts in the EU, accelerating the development of advanced battery recycling techniques focused on waste minimization and resource sustainability.  

Deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest (EoI): 30th April, 2024.