Innovation program for a strong Dutch Battery ecosystem

To leverage and accelerate the opportunities provided by battery technology and the energy transition, the industry, knowledge institutes and trade associations are jointly committed to developing a strong battery ecosystem.

The Battery Competence Cluster – NL is the innovation program for companies, knowledge institutions and organizations that want to work together to acquire knowledge and develop skills in the field of battery technology. The Dutch battery, transport and shipping industry join their forces in the Battery Competence Cluster – NL.

This is underscored by the signing of a letter of support for consortia submitting a grant application under the 'Subsidieregeling Circulaire Batterijen'.

Read the letter of support

Opportunities for the Netherlands

The mission of the Battery Competence Cluster – NL is to organize public-private collaborations of battery technology in the Netherlands that will develop the required battery competences and knowledge.

The ambition is to become the leading program on application-driven battery technology development. Resulting in:

Unique position within the international battery value chain
Less dependence on international supply chain (critical raw materials)
Preservation and growth of employment and industry

Battery Day 2025

We're doing it again. Bigger. Smarter. More connected.
Battery Day is the day where battery pioneers, policy shapers, and innovation leaders come together to shape the future of energy storage in the Netherlands.

From groundbreaking R&D to real-world applications. If you're in the battery space, you want to be here.

Vacancy: Innovation Architect (32–40 hours/week)

Want to shape Europe’s sustainable and innovative future? The Battery Competence Cluster – NL (BCC-NL) is looking for an Innovation Architect to define the content and strategy of cutting-edge technological innovation in the Dutch and European battery ecosystem.

Your role:
You will develop thematic roadmaps, translate tech trends into actionable strategy, and connect stakeholders across mobility, energy, maritime, and recycling sectors. You are the technical link between industry, research, and public institutions.

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