The Delegation of the European Union to India in cooperation with The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (O/o PSA) to the Government of India is pleased to invite an Expression of Interest (EOI) for start-ups and SMEs operating in the EU in the domain of Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Technologies. This is an invitation for innovative ventures from the EU to pitch at a matchmaking event organised under the umbrella of the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC). The winners can look forward to an exploration trip to India. The applicant must be a legal entity established in a European Union Member State

This call for start-ups is matched by a parallel initiative organised by the O/o PSA, scouting and selecting start-ups from India to meet at a joint matchmaking event with companies and investors interested in the battery recycling sector.

Benefits of the programme

• Validation of your solution for application in the Indian market
• Opportunity to pitch to stakeholders from the Battery Recycling Ecosystem in India
• Matchmaking with solution adopters, influencers, policymakers, and potential clients in the Battery Recycling Ecosystem in India (in total six start-ups will be selected for the matchmaking event).  
• From the six start-ups, three start-ups will be selected to visit Electric vehicle battery recycling facilities and meet with stakeholders in India and receive financial support for that trip (travel and subsistence) as a reward.
• Access and insight into the broader EV landscape of India

Participation Criteria and Timelines

Eligibility

•  A legal entity established in a European Union Member State

Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated qualitatively using the following selection criteria

• Activities in the targeted sector of recycling of batteries for Electric Vehicles
• Advanced-stage deep technology start-up (TRL, IRL, Structured Sales)
• Demonstrated interest and capacity to enter the Indian market and collaborate with Indian stakeholders (Relevance of Technology, Relevance to India and global competitiveness)

Valuation Process & Programme Timelines

• Opening of Applications:  9 April 2024
• Closing of Applications:  13 May 2024, 19:30 pm CET
• Screening of Applications: A preliminary screening of the applications received will be carried out based on the published selection criteria (see above). Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Presentation to the Selection Committee: The screened-in applications will be asked to present to the selection committee consisting of sector experts from Academia/Industry/SMEs/start-ups and government officials. A representative of the O/o PSA may attend as observer. Each application will be scored based on the published selection criteria.  Selection for presentation will be notified 25 days after closing of the application).
• Final selection for Pitch Event: Six start-ups will be selected based on the scores from the presentation round. These start-ups will be given an exclusive virtual platform to connect with industry leaders, potential investors, and collaborators from both India and the European Union (End of May 2024)
• Matchmaking event with pitching and interaction with solution adaptors and policymakers (20 June 2024 (tbc)
• Selection for Reward Trip: Three start-ups will be invited to meet with potential partners, customers and collaborators in India based on the interactions during the Pitch Event and individual matchmaking.  Retained start-ups will be informed 2 months in advance to visiting India, allowing time for preparation.
• EU Start-ups Reward trip to India (Autumn 2024)

By submitting an expression of interest in response to this call, you are indicating your acceptance of the call's terms.

For queries, contact [email protected]

EU Applicants can apply here

Terms and Conditions

Background material for further reading

Indian Startups can apply here

The Batteries European Partnership Association, BEPA is supporting the mobilisation of the European battery recycling community to participate in the call of expression of interest for the above-mentioned matchmaking event on electric vehicle battery recycling technologies organised under the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC).