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Battery Breakthrough Initiative
Australian Renewable Energy Agency · Australia
The Battery Breakthrough Initiative is an Australian Renewable Energy Agency funding program under the Future Made in Australia agenda to support battery manufacturing projects. It funds projects that enhance Australia's battery manufacturing capability, improve supply chain resilience and support emissions reduction, including commercialisation of battery manufacturing processes and technologies.
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Eligibility criteria are outlined in Part 3 of the Battery Breakthrough Initiative Program Guidelines.
• Applicants must adhere to the program eligibility criteria to be considered for funding.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the key documents before submitting an application.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact ARENA before submitting an application.
• Applications are submitted through ARENA's Grant Management System via the ARENANet Portal.
• The application process typically has two stages: Expression of Interest and Full Application.
• Eligibility and merit are assessed at each application stage.
Eligibility criteria are set out in Part 3 of the Battery Breakthrough Initiative Program Guidelines and must be adhered to for funding consideration. The page does not reproduce the detailed criteria, and applicants are directed to review the program guidelines and contact ARENA before applying.
What's Funded
Projects in battery active materials, battery cell manufacturing, and battery pack assembly. Funding may include capital grants, production incentives or other payments for eligible battery manufacturing and commercialisation projects.Expected Outcomes
Enhanced Australian battery manufacturing capability, improved supply chain resilience, support for emissions reduction, and commercialisation of battery manufacturing processes and technologies.Key Information
Applicant Types
companypartnershiptrustuniversityother
Stage
growthestablished
Funding Purposes
capital_expenditurecommercialisationinnovationsustainability
Keywords
battery manufacturingactive materialsbattery cell manufacturingbattery pack assemblyrenewable energyemissions reductioncommercialisationFuture Made in Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Battery Breakthrough Initiative?
The Battery Breakthrough Initiative is a business grant offered by Australian Renewable Energy Agency in Australia. The Battery Breakthrough Initiative is an Australian Renewable Energy Agency funding program under the Future Made in Australia agenda to support battery manufacturing projects. It funds projects that enhance Australia's battery manufacturing capability, improve supply chain resilience and support emissions reduction, including commercialisation of battery manufacturing processes and technologies.
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Who is eligible for the Battery Breakthrough Initiative?
- Eligibility criteria are outlined in Part 3 of the Battery Breakthrough Initiative Program Guidelines.
- Applicants must adhere to the program eligibility criteria to be considered for funding.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the key documents before submitting an application.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact ARENA before submitting an application.
- Applications are submitted through ARENA's Grant Management System via the ARENANet Portal.
- The application process typically has two stages: Expression of Interest and Full Application.
- Eligibility and merit are assessed at each application stage.
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What activities are funded?
Projects in battery active materials, battery cell manufacturing, and battery pack assembly. Funding may include capital grants, production incentives or other payments for eligible battery manufacturing and commercialisation projects.
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How do I apply for the Battery Breakthrough Initiative?
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