The BATMASS project (EU circular BATtery valley for second life, recycling, and re-manufacturing of materials and black MASS) aims to revolutionise the battery value chain in Europe by creating a cross-regional ecosystem based on circular innovations. 

It focuses on converting industrial by-products into materials suitable for battery manufacturing, fostering a circular economy.

On 17 March, it hosted the First Circular Battery Valley Investment Forum to accelerate circular battery investments in Europe. The event brought together investors, policymakers, industry representatives and innovators to explore opportunities to scale up circular battery technologies and strengthen Europe’s battery value chain.

The forum focused on the critical role of investment and policy frameworks in accelerating the development and deployment of circular battery technologies in Europe. The European Commission presented key EU funding and investment instruments supporting the battery sector, and BPI France and Exergon spoke about the opportunities and challenges facing battery investments in Europe. 

The event concluded with the presentation of the Circular Battery Valley Toolkit, designed to support the development of investment-ready projects and strengthen collaboration across European regions. The Circular Battery Valley (CBV) is an initiative promoted within the BATMASS project to build a cross-regional ecosystem for circular battery innovation and investment.

See the press release for more details!