Battery 2030 has played a central role in building a connected European battery research community. We strongly believe that the work done in the research projects and the CSA have accelerated research results and reduced duplication of efforts. The Battery 2030+ CSA3 is however coming to an end. Although several of the projects continues, deadline for the CSA is August 31. So, it is time for a quick summary.
Our core mission has been to facilitate collaboration between research projects and link them to the broader European battery ecosystem. A cornerstone has been the work with Battery 2030+ Roadmap, updated continuously to outline the edge of battery research. Equally important is the work within the Collaboration Board. 42 structured meetings, many focused on specific themes such as sensing and self-healing, raw materials and recycling, battery interfaces, standards and ontology or educational matters, have provided the researchers to learn, share and exploit common problems.
We, the CSA 3, has also driven knowledge sharing and dissemination through Excellence seminars featuring leading global researchers, all uploaded on YouTube. An interactive Battery Knowledge Base covering well over 100 key performance indicators and process parameters is another example of our achievements. A MOOC titled Five-Star Battery Data, developed by DTU and SINTEF, provides practical guidance on publishing standardised, machine-readable battery data.
Also, central has been to actively support young scientists. We have done this through dedicated events, pitch competitions, hackathons, and the collaborative development of a manifesto — Batteries of the Future: A Perspective from Young Scientists in Europe.
Through co-organising BID, Battery Innovation Days, with BEPA, Batt4EU and the IPCEIs, we have ensured strong links to European-level battery policy and industry. A dedicated communication group led by UU has amplified outreach via LinkedIn, where we proudly have over 15,000+ followers.
Perhaps most significantly, CSA 3 has created a ripple effect — inspiring projects to independently organise their own seminars, workshops, and collaborations beyond the programme itself. As Battery 2030+ concludes, it leaves behind a lasting research ecosystem, with BATT-BRIDGE set to continue the work.