Shaping the future of battery innovation

Join us in London in January for the Battery Innovation Programme Showcase, your first opportunity to reconnect with the UK’s battery innovation ecosystem since the conclusion of Faraday Battery Challenge in March 25.

As we gear up for the official launch of the Battery Innovation Programme in April 2026, this showcase will outline our vision, upcoming competitions, and support mechanisms. It’s also a chance to kick-start collaboration, networking, and investment conversations across the sector, ensuring you’re ready for the next wave of funding opportunities.

What is this event for?

We welcome businesses, investors, academia, entrepreneurs, and organisations across the battery ecosystem to engage with the Battery Innovation Programme to find out more about our upcoming support programmes and funding.

• Like-minded delegates
• 20+ exhibitors
• Real world impact
• Cross-sector innovations
• Commercialising knowledge and expertise

About Innovate UK

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is delivering the £452m Battery Innovation Programme (2026-2030) on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Driving the future of battery innovation across automotive, aerospace, defence, and energy through:

• Transforming breakthrough research into next-generation energy storage solutions
• Scaling R&D into commercial impact
• Building skills and collaboration to turn ideas into reality

Why exhibit?

We’re offering a limited number of exhibition spaces for businesses and organisations to showcase their innovations. The venue can accommodate large-scale installations, including vehicles and battery packs, so if you have something bold to display, we’d love to hear from you.

Exhibiting will help you to:

• Demonstrate technology or solutions
• Stay informed and contribute to the dialogue
• Increase cross-industry collaboration

Pitch to investors

If your business is planning to apply to a future round of the Battery Innovation Programme Investor Partnerships in 2026 and is actively seeking investment, you may also apply for a pitch slot at the showcase. This is your chance to get in front of investors, collaborators, and the wider battery innovation community.

Who should apply to pitch?

High-growth battery innovators with a clear investment proposition and interest in engaging with potential investors.