Horizon Europe Cohort Visit to Battery Innovation Days in Stockholm (UK)

Innovate UK Business Connect is seeking expressions of interest from UK organisations to join a targeted UK cohort delegation to Battery Innovation Days 2026 in Stockholm, Sweden, from 10 to 13 November 2026. The participation is designed to help organisations build collaborations and strengthen consortium development for upcoming Horizon Europe battery funding opportunities. Expressions of interest open on 25 September 2026 and close on 9 October 2026 at 5:00pm (time zone not specified in the source). This cohort visit supports UK organisations seeking to build relationships and strengthen consortium development for forthcoming Horizon Europe battery calls. The delegation is focused on helping applicants engage early with the European battery ecosystem and identify consortium partners ahead of upcoming funding opportunities. The opportunity also supports understanding and planning for specific battery-related Horizon Europe topics, with applicants expected to have identified relevant call topics for 2027 battery calls (details below). This is not a grant funding opportunity with cash awarded for projects. Instead, it provides participation support for successful applicants, including:

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For those who are BEPA (Battery and Energy Storage Alliance) members, applicants are welcome to attend the BEPA Members-only Brokerage event on Friday 13 November. The cost of the additional hotel night will be covered by the applicant (as stated in the source). Eligible applicants are UK-based organisations that intend to participate in future Horizon Europe battery projects, including organisations such as: Applicants are expected to meet the following stated requirements: Geographic coverage: The opportunity lists eligible UK regions including East Midlands, East of England, London and the South East, North East (England), North West (England), Northern Ireland, Scotland, South West (England), Wales, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and The Humber. The delegation supports consortium development for upcoming Horizon Europe battery funding opportunities. The opportunity highlights four areas that align with battery-related research and innovation themes: In the application, applicants are asked to outline the Horizon Europe battery call(s) they are interested in and how attending Battery Innovation Days strengthens proposal development (see “How to Apply”). This cohort visit is intended for organisations preparing for Horizon Europe battery calls by supporting early consortium building and stakeholder engagement. By attending Battery Innovation Days and participating in delegation briefing, partner-search and brokerage support, applicants can improve their readiness to develop proposals as partners or coordinators in future Horizon Europe battery projects. Submission method and required documents: Not specified in the provided source beyond the content elements requested for the expression of interest. Applicants should follow the official guidance on the opportunity page for submission instructions and any document requirements. What is this opportunity? It is an expression of interest for UK organisations to join a targeted delegation (cohort visit) to Battery Innovation Days 2026 in Stockholm, intended to support consortium development for upcoming Horizon Europe battery calls. Who can apply? UK-based organisations including businesses, universities, research and technology organisations, catapults, innovation centres, and other organisations that can demonstrate a clear role in a consortium. Where is the event taking place and when? Battery Innovation Days conference attendance is in Stockholm, Sweden, on Wednesday 11 November and Thursday 12 November 2026. The delegation is scheduled for 10–12 November 2026, with return options extending to Friday 13 November (timing depends on flights and BEPA membership). Does Innovate UK Business Connect provide funding? The source does not describe grant funding. Instead, Innovate UK Business Connect will arrange and cover the cost of return flights and hotel accommodation for successful applicants. What is the expression of interest deadline? The application deadline is 9 October 2026 at 5:00pm. The time zone is not specified in the source. What will successful applicants be expected to do? Applicants are expected to register on relevant partner-search and brokerage platforms, participate in pre- and post-event support activities, provide information on contacts/collaborations/proposal development outcomes, and support monitoring activities designed to measure the delegation’s impact. Are BEPA members able to attend an extra brokerage event? Yes. BEPA members may attend the BEPA Members-only Brokerage event on Friday 13 November. The additional hotel night cost is covered by the applicant. Review the official opportunity page and ensure your expression of interest addresses the prompts (call(s) of interest, anticipated consortium role, consortium partner types, how attendance strengthens proposal development, and your commitment). Confirm you meet the stated experience and topic-identification expectations before submitting by 9 October 2026 (5:00pm).