Partners
Leading institutions and innovators shaping Europe's battery value chain
Battronics AG (BATT)
- Switzerland
Battronics AG is a specialized technical partner focusing on battery technology development, diagnostic tools, and market intelligence. They bring expertise in high energy density and safety, contributing to the development of cross-industry tools for aging analysis and cost-effective recycling pathways. Their involvement ensures that CIRCUBATT’s research and development remain aligned with current market needs and global battery performance standards.
Euro-Funding EU Projects
- Spain
Euro-Funding is a specialized consultancy company responsible for Communication, Project Management support, and Market Analysis. They coordinate the project’s strategic market research to map stakeholder needs and identify commercial synergies for our technologies. Additionally, Euro-Funding provides dedicated ethical mentorship to the project, ensuring that all activities regarding human involvement and personal data adhere to the highest European standards.
Euro-Funding EU Projects Sociedad Limitada
- Spain
Euro-Funding is an expert SME specializing in the strategic management and exploitation of large-scale EU-funded research initiatives. They provide vital insights into European funding mechanisms and policy development, facilitating the market penetration of CIRCUBATT’s sustainable technologies. Euro-Funding also provides dedicated ethical mentorship to the project, ensuring that all activities regarding human involvement and personal data adhere to the highest European standards.
Kopacek KG
- Austria
Kopacek KG specializes in mobile hydrometallurgy and the recovery of precious metals from electronic waste, aligning with CIRCUBATT’s mission to enhance battery recycling technologies. As the lead for Communication, Exploitation, and Dissemination (WP5), they ensure that project results are translated into viable business plans and reach the right policy and industrial stakeholders. Their expertise ensures that CIRCUBATT’s innovations comply with circular economy principles and drive long-term societal impact.
EFESTO
- France
EFESTO brings essential industrial expertise in battery pack design and the integration of sustainability into battery lifecycle management. They are responsible for developing modular battery pack designs that facilitate effective aging analysis and easy dismantling for second-life applications or recycling. EFESTO’s work is critical for the practical implementation of the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, ensuring that technical designs meet the safety and efficiency needs of the market.
Shift Materials AS
- Norway
Shift Materials AS is an innovative SME at the forefront of developing sustainable and environmentally friendly battery materials. They lead the efforts in direct regeneration of spent cathode materials and implement benchmarking methodologies to evaluate the effectiveness of various recycling processes. By focusing on cost-effective and green material recovery, Shift Materials helps CIRCUBATT minimize Europe’s reliance on critical raw materials and promotes a closed-loop battery value chain.
National Institute of Chemistry
- Slovenia
The National Institute of Chemistry is a leading research organization specializing in catalysis, chemical reaction engineering, and advanced materials science. Within CIRCUBATT, NIC focuses on developing innovative recycling strategies for recovering high-value components such as electrodes, electrolytes, and solvents. Their expertise bridges the gap between fundamental scientific research and applicable technologies, ensuring that circular economy solutions are both technically robust and ready for industrial scaling.
University of Essex
- United Kingdom
The University of Essex contributes world-class expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data analytics, and secure telecommunications networks. UESSEX is responsible for developing the centralized AI-integrated database for end-of-life batteries and the pioneering Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform. By utilizing machine learning for predictive aging analysis, they provide the digital tools necessary to optimize battery performance, lifespan, and efficient recycling pathways across Europe.
University of Münster
- Germany
The MEET Battery Research Centre at the University of Münster provides the scientific foundation for CIRCUBATT through its extensive capabilities in battery materials development and electrochemical characterization. MEET leads the research into sustainable cell production processes, focusing on aqueous and dry electrode processing that reduces the environmental and economic footprint of battery manufacturing. Their work in developing long-lasting and safe battery cells is essential for validating the project’s commitment to “sustainable-by-design” principles.
University of Greenwich (UoG)
- United Kingdom
The University of Greenwich serves as the strategic leader and coordinator of the CIRCUBATT project, ensuring seamless integration across all work packages. With profound expertise in sustainable business models and system integration, UoG drives the development of circular economy frameworks that redefine how batteries are managed throughout their lifecycle. Their leadership is central to achieving our goal of a resilient European battery value chain, focusing on administrative excellence and technical synergy among all project partners.