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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 and commercialise battery manufacturing processes and technologies that contribute to emissions reduction.
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
• Applications must be submitted through ARENA's Grant Management System via the ARENANet Portal
• The application process 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 met to be considered for funding. The page does not reproduce the detailed criteria, but states that applicants should review the program guidelines before applying. Applications are submitted through ARENA's Grant Management System and are assessed for eligibility and merit at both the Expression of Interest and Full Application stages.
What's Funded
Projects in battery active materials, battery cell manufacturing, and battery pack assembly, including capital projects, production-related activities, and commercialisation of battery manufacturing processes and technologies.Expected Outcomes
Improved Australian battery manufacturing capability, stronger supply chain resilience, support for emissions reduction, and commercialisation of battery manufacturing processes and technologies.Key Information
Applicant Types
companypartnershiptrustuniversityother
Stage
growthestablished
Funding Purposes
innovationcommercialisationcapital_expendituresustainability
Keywords
batterybattery manufacturingactive materialsbattery cell manufacturingbattery pack assemblyrenewable energyemissions reductioncommercialisation
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 and commercialise battery manufacturing processes and technologies that contribute to emissions reduction.
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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
- Applications must be submitted through ARENA's Grant Management System via the ARENANet Portal
- The application process 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, including capital projects, production-related activities, and commercialisation of battery manufacturing processes and technologies.
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