Battery Competence Cluster - NL

𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱! Are you working on innovative low-carbon technologies? The EU Innovation Fund offers a unique chance to secure funding for projects that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 📅 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Join the National Info Day on January 27, 2025, in The Hague, organized by Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO). Gain insights directly from the European Commission and CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency on funding opportunities, project requirements, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to get all your questions answered and prepare for a successful application! 🔍 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀: Considering an application? Schedule a confidential 25-minute session with EU experts on January 27. These dialogues provide tailored guidance on your project proposal. 📝 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲: Request a form for an orientation dialogue by emailing [email protected] and include a brief project description. This is your opportunity to demonstrate innovative solutions and secure up to 60% funding for your project costs. Let’s create a sustainable, low-carbon future together! #InnovationFund #Sustainability #LowCarbonTech #BCCNL #FundingOpportunities Michiel de Boer, Dirk Van Asseldonk

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿!   Exciting news from Nobian, one of our valued partners at Battery Competence Cluster - NL (BCC-NL). Nobian is leading the way in sustainability as the first major company in the Netherlands to finalize a tailored agreement with the government to reduce CO2 emissions.   Their salt production sites in Delfzijl and Hengelo will transition entirely to electricity, supported by a €185 million subsidy. This shift will result in a remarkable annual CO2 reduction of 525 kilotons, saving 300 million cubic meters of gas—equivalent to the consumption of a city like The Hague.   📍 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗖𝗖-𝗡𝗟 While this specific agreement focuses on industrial electrification and hydrogen storage in salt caverns, stationary batteries play a vital role in complementary sustainability initiatives. For example, these efforts align with projects under the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱, targeting the same industrial sites to enhance energy storage and efficiency.   Nobian's commitment sets an inspiring example, showing how industrial players can fast-track climate goals through innovation and collaboration.   🌱 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁: Nobian’s products—derived from salt—serve as essential inputs for industries producing fuel, batteries, plastics, and medicines.   Let’s celebrate this milestone and continue fostering a greener, more sustainable industrial future together! Source: NOS   #Sustainability #CO2Reduction #EnergyTransition #BCCNL #BatteryStorage #GreenIndustry

🔋 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻: 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗘𝗦 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🔋 Elestor B.V., a Dutch pioneer in flow battery technology, is set to showcase its groundbreaking solutions at 𝗘𝗘𝗦 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲, part of The smarter E Europe, from May 7-9, 2025 at Messe Muenchen. 🌍 CEO Guido Dalessi highlights: "Our innovative flow battery technology combines electricity and hydrogen, delivering a groundbreaking solution for long-duration energy storage (LDES) with unmatched economic benefits." 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀? Originally developed by NASA, flow batteries offer efficient long-duration energy storage – ideal for bridging gaps in renewable energy supply. Unlike lithium batteries, which are optimized for short-term storage, Elestor’s technology delivers cost-effective power for 8 hours to multiple days, addressing key challenges in the energy transition. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲? 💧𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 + 𝗜𝗿𝗼𝗻-𝗦𝘂𝗹𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗲: Elestor is the only company to integrate this combination, ensuring low-cost, scalable, and sustainable energy storage. 💧𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Their design generates hydrogen during charging, which can be stored in tanks or fed directly into hydrogen pipelines – reducing infrastructure costs while enhancing efficiency. 💧 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆: By maximizing electrolyser efficiency and enabling cost-effective 24/7 green hydrogen production, Elestor builds bridges between hydrogen and electricity infrastructures. 🌍 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 While rooted in the Netherlands, Elestor targets markets in Germany, the UK, Spain, and Italy, where strong policy support accelerates energy transition efforts. Join Elestor at 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝟬.𝟭𝟮𝟭 at EES Europe 2025 to explore how their innovative technology drives sustainable energy solutions! 📍 Let’s connect and collaborate towards a future of clean, long-duration energy storage. #EnergyTransition #FlowBattery #LDES #HydrogenInnovation #SustainableEnergy #EESEurope2025 #BCCNL #DutchInnovation 🔗 Visit elestor.com for more information.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 - 𝗔 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 ✉️ On December 3rd, the Secretary of State submitted a Letter to Parliament on the Strategic Battery Approach 2024, outlining the Dutch vision and progress on battery innovation and sustainability. This important document highlights key areas crucial for the energy transition, many of which align closely with BCC-NL’s mission and activities. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻? The letter emphasizes five pillars that directly impact the battery ecosystem: 1. 𝗥𝗮𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀: Strengthening access to critical resources while advancing strategic initiatives to secure sustainable supply chains. 2. 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: Recognizing the role of innovation in recycling and reusing battery materials to reduce environmental impact. 3. 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆: Setting priorities for battery safety standards, a critical factor in scaling up adoption and trust. 4. 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: Building a thriving battery industry in the Netherlands, supported by updated strategies and international collaboration. 5. 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀: Highlighting the integration of batteries as key enablers for renewable energy storage and grid stability. 𝗕𝗖𝗖-𝗡𝗟’𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 This letter mentions our NGF3 program twice, affirms the relevance of BCC-NL’s work in all five pillars, and opens up opportunities for us to strengthen our role as a coordinating platform, fostering collaboration between industry, government, and academia. We look forward to continuing our efforts to shape a robust and innovative battery ecosystem in the Netherlands, driving forward sustainable solutions for a greener future. Read the Letter to Parliament on the Strategic Battery Approach 2024: https://lnkd.in/ePSs6YhQ #BatteryInnovation #EnergyTransition #BCCNL #Sustainability #Collaboration #StrategicAlignment

🌟 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!🌟 Are you working on projects that could revolutionize cleantech manufacturing, renewables, or energy storage? Or are you part of the cutting-edge world of electric-vehicle battery cell manufacturing? Don’t miss this opportunity! On 17 and 18 December 2024, CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency and 𝗗𝗚 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗔 are hosting an Info Day to present the recently launched Innovation Fund 2024 Call (IF24 Call) and Innovation Fund 2024 Battery Call (IF24 Battery). 💡 Why attend? - Gain insights into the €2.4 billion IF24 Call, supporting projects that significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions across sectors like cleantech, energy-intensive industries, and more. - Learn about the dedicated €1 billion IF24 Battery Call, focused on innovative EV battery cell manufacturing. - Discover best practices from previous calls and key tips for success. - Ask your questions live via Slido using #IF24Call. 📅 Important Details: - Event Date: 17-18 December 2024 - Registration Deadline: 16 December 2024, 12:00 (CET) - Presentations and recordings will be made available after the event. 🔗 Register Now to secure your spot! Let’s drive innovation and shape the future of green mobility together. https://lnkd.in/eAgX6eEF #Innovation #Fund #Battery #Innovation #Cleantech #Energy #Transition #BCCNL

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗮! 🔋 Andre Schilt and Dirk Van Asseldonk proudly represented BCC-NL at the Battery Innovation Days 2024 in Barcelona. With our stand, we showcased the innovative strength of the Dutch battery ecosystem and connected with key players in the global battery industry.   From groundbreaking technologies to collaborative opportunities, Battery Innovation Days is the perfect platform to discuss the future of energy storage and the vital role batteries play in the energy transition. 📸 Have a look at the photos to catch a glimpse of the action! #BatteryInnovationDays #EnergyStorage #BCCNL #BatteryEcosystem #Collaboration

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 1: 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦? The battery anode takes up 1/3rd of the battery weight. The anode materials travel far distances before ending up in the electronics we use every day, which is negative (We like battery puns!) for the environment. In most current batteries, the anode is made out of graphite. More than 70% of graphite mining occurs in China and over 90% of the world’s mined graphite is processed there. In other words, the world is dependent on a single country for battery parts, for now. This is where silicon comes in. After oxygen, it is the most abundant material in the earth's crust, allowing it to be mined worldwide without great depletion or dependence on a single country. LeydenJar is spearheading the process required to convert silicon into anodes. While mass scale-up continues to be required, the conversion of silicon into silicon anodes provides many new opportunities within the battery and electronics industry. Interested in how we manage to convert this abundant silicon material into functional anodes? Check out our technology page below and stay tuned for part 2 next week! https://lnkd.in/eqMAbeWC

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗖𝗖-𝗡𝗟 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 📅 November 26-27, 2024 | Barcelona, Spain & Online Get ready for a hybrid experience at Battery Innovation Days (BID) 2024, the must-attend event for anyone passionate about the future of battery technology! This year's dynamic program is co-organized by Europe’s leading R&I initiatives: Batteries Europe, Battery 2030+, the Batteries European Partnership Association, and the 1st & 2nd Batteries IPCEIs. And yes, BCC-NL will be there! Batteries play a vital role in Europe’s zero-emissions ambitions. BID is the platform for researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to connect and shape the future of energy. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱? ✅ Networking: Connect with experts and peers from across the battery ecosystem. ✅ Insights: Discover emerging technologies and trends shaping the industry. ✅ Innovation: Celebrate academic excellence with the Battery Young Research Award. ✅ Exhibitor Booths: Explore solutions and expand your network. Although the in-person event is fully booked, online attendance is still available! Don’t miss the chance to participate in these pivotal conversations shaping Europe’s battery future. 💡 Have an issue you’d like us to address during BID? Reach out to Andre Schilt or Dirk Van Asseldonk. We’re here to help! 👉 Learn more and register for online attendance: https://lnkd.in/e3N5wKKY Let’s drive battery innovation together! 🚗🔋 #Battery #BCCNL #Sustainable #Future #Technology #Innovation

𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗡𝗟 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹! 🔋 On November 21, ChemistryNL hosted the first-ever Future Festival, bringing together innovators and change-makers to explore solutions for a greener economy and sustainable society. 🌍 In a hands-on session, Elena Orlova and Kirsten Nijland from Battery Competence Center-NL introduced participants to the Theory of Inventive Problem-Solving. Together, attendees tackled key challenges for the next generation of batteries. 💡 Even without prior knowledge of batteries, participants could contribute to meaningful solutions with the guidance of two knowledgeable PhD students. The practical application of this theory sparked creativity and demonstrated how innovation knows no boundaries. 👏 Thank you, ChemistryNL, for this inspiring initiative. Together, we're shaping a sustainable future! #FutureFestival #Battery #Innovation #Sustainability #BCCNL #Green #Economy #Innovation

**Vacancy closed** 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 (𝗕𝗖𝗖-𝗡𝗟) (𝟯𝟮-𝟰𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸) 📍 𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘌𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘩𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘯, 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 Are you ready to drive innovation and sustainability in one of the most critical sectors of the energy transition? Battery technology is the cornerstone of green energy storage and the electrification of mobility and industry. The Netherlands is globally recognized for its expertise in heavy-duty mobility, thin-film technology, and innovative materials. As the Director of the Battery Competence Cluster in the Netherlands (BCC-NL), you’ll play a key role in strengthening our position in the international battery value chain. 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗖𝗖-𝗡𝗟 BCC-NL is a recently established foundation and a national platform where companies, knowledge institutions, and governments collaborate to accelerate innovation in battery technology. Our mission is to build a strong, circular battery ecosystem and contribute to the implementation of the National Battery Strategy. As Director, you’ll be instrumental in shaping this ecosystem alongside the BCC-NL board. 🌐 Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e5wvYB-V 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 - Lead a dynamic team of 7-10 professionals from partners such as Brainport Development, RAI Automotive Industry NL , Oost NL, and ARN. - Shape and execute ambitious projects, including the €750 million “Material Independence & Circular Batteries” growth fund program. - Represent the Dutch battery sector on national and international stages as its figurehead. - Foster collaboration between industry, academia, and government. - Establish the planning and control cycle for this newly formed foundation. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 - Minimum of 5 years of experience establishing and structuring organizations. - Proven track record in managing innovation projects/programs, with knowledge of battery technology. - A hands-on leader with strong communication skills in Dutch and English. - Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for sustainability and innovation. - Strategic thinker, adaptable, and skilled at stakeholder management. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 - A pivotal role in a fast-growing, future-oriented sector. - The chance to make a tangible impact on the energy transition and Dutch industry. - Flexible working hours (32-40 hours/week) and opportunities for personal development. - An inclusive and diverse work environment where your ideas truly matter. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱? Apply before December 4th and surprise us with your application! https://lnkd.in/epcuV89w For more information, contact Liane Van Der Veen (Program Manager and BCC-NL Board Member) at +31 6-21208167. 👉 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿!💡