RECHARGE

Their core work

RECHARGE is a Brussels-based industry association representing the rechargeable battery value chain in Europe. They advocate for battery sector interests in EU policy, contribute industry perspectives to large-scale research roadmaps, and help shape standards around battery sustainability, intellectual property, and raw materials. Their H2020 involvement focuses on coordination and support actions where they bring industry voice and regulatory knowledge to multi-partner research initiatives.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

RECHARGE began its H2020 participation with ProSUM (2015-2017), focused on secondary raw materials and urban mining — a waste recovery and resource efficiency topic. From 2019 onward, they shifted decisively to battery technology roadmapping through the BATTERY 2030 initiative, engaging with topics like smart battery cells, materials acceleration platforms, and chemistry-neutral approaches. This evolution reflects the broader European policy pivot toward battery sovereignty and green energy storage.

RECHARGE is deepening its focus on next-generation battery research coordination, making them a relevant partner for any consortium needing industry association backing in the energy storage domain.

How they like to work

RECHARGE operates exclusively as a participant, never as coordinator — consistent with their role as an industry association that brings sectoral representation rather than leading technical research. Their 66 unique partners across 25 countries reflect the large CSA consortia they join, not small targeted collaborations. Working with RECHARGE means gaining access to battery industry networks and policy credibility, but not direct R&D capacity.

With 66 consortium partners across 25 countries, RECHARGE has a broad European network built through large coordination actions. Their Brussels base and industry association status gives them direct access to EU policy circles and battery value chain companies.

What sets them apart

RECHARGE brings something most research organizations cannot: the collective voice of the European rechargeable battery industry. For consortium builders, this means credibility with policymakers, access to industry feedback loops, and a partner that can help translate research outputs into sector-relevant standards and curricula. Their small funding share reflects an advisory and representational role rather than technical delivery — they are a bridge between research and industry adoption.

Highlights from their portfolio

• BATTERY 2030PLUS
  Part of the EU's flagship battery research initiative — a large-scale coordination action shaping Europe's battery research agenda through 2030 and beyond.
• ProSUM
  Early involvement in urban mining and secondary raw materials mapping, connecting battery end-of-life concerns with resource recovery — a precursor to current circular economy regulations.