Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 3, 2025 (Stage 1: short outline proposal) | March 31, 2026 (Stage 2: full proposal, by invitation)
Funding Amounts: €15 million total; indicative grant size ~€5 million per project; project duration typically 36–48 months; lump sum funding model.
Summary: Supports R&I projects developing advanced, cost-effective, and sustainable next-generation batteries for long-duration stationary energy storage in the EU.
Key Information: Two-stage application; only invited proposals may submit to Stage 2; certain battery technologies are out of scope.