Batteries International
Batteries are crucial to the sustainable energy transition. The battery market is growing significantly, and the Netherlands targets specific market segments. This creates business opportunities for the Dutch battery sector. Batteries International is a programme that helps Dutch entrepreneurs to make use of those opportunities.
What is Batteries International?
Batteries International is part of the International Clean Energy Partnership (ICEP). Through this programme, the government of the Netherlands supports entrepreneurs from the sustainable energy and battery sector in doing business abroad.
Battery technology is one of the most important parts of the global energy transition. It plays a crucial role in sustainable mobility, energy systems and the broader electrification of our economy. The Dutch government is committed to making smart use of business opportunities in the battery sector.
The Strategic Approach Batteries report (in Dutch) promotes the cooperation within the battery supply chains, battery innovation and circular procedures. Its goal is to make the Netherlands a hub for circular batteries. This requires a dynamic ecosystem with an innovative Dutch battery sector.
For whom?
The Batteries International programme targets parties that are active in the battery sector. These companies and organisations must also be prepared to do business abroad. The programme focuses, among other things, on:
- Raw materials and refinery
- Cel production
- Battery packs and integration
- Battery Management Systems (BMS)
- Second-life applications
- Recycling and urban mining
- Storage solutions for grid congestion
Why invest in batteries?
The global battery market is growing exponentially. Countries in Asia, especially China, currently control the market. Still, there are plenty of business opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs in specific battery sectors.
The Netherlands, for instance, has a strong position in the transport market. Dutch entrepreneurs manufacture electric lorries, buses, and ships. This industry needs specific battery solutions, and the Dutch battery sector can make a difference.
Additionally, batteries are essential to power Europe's energy system, for instance, through long-term energy storage.
The Netherlands develops innovative solutions to make batteries better and more sustainable. Moreover, the Dutch battery industry works hard to increase its recycling capacity. This is important to recover critical raw materials.
Discover international opportunities
Do you want to discover business opportunities and expand your network in the international battery sector? Through the Battery International programme, you will get access to stakeholders and local government authorities in promising markets. You can also join our NL Pavilions at international trade exhibitions. Besides, we can help you complete an EU innovation application.
ICEP collaborates with the Netherlands Investment Agency (NFIA). With this collaboration, ICEP focuses on international trade opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs. At the same time, the NFIA focuses on attracting foreign companies seeking to strengthen the Dutch battery ecosystem.
Please get in touch with us. We can help you with:
- Market information
- Sector analysis
- R&D calls
- News and inspiration
- Events
High-potential countries in the circular battery sector
The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and sector associations focus on several countries with export potential. This list is subject to change depending on international developments.
Currently, the following countries have business opportunities:
- China
- France
- Germany
- Korea
- Scandinavia
- United States
Additionally, we are looking at opportunities in countries such as:
- Canada
- Hungary
- Poland
Dutch circular batteries sector
The report 'Powering partnerships for circular batteries' provides information on trends and developments in the Dutch circular battery sector. The sector guide also contains profiles of Dutch companies. It promotes the capabilities of the sector and important players.
Events
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) organises many exciting events related to circular batteries. We often attend important exhibitions with our stand. Visit our events page for the latest business events.
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Partners
ICEP collaborates with, among others, Battery Competence Cluster NL (BCC) (in Dutch). BCC coordinates the National Growth Fund programme Material Independence & Circular Batteries (in Dutch). Its task is to develop the Netherlands' battery ecosystem nationally and internationally.
ICEP
Through RVO's International Clean Energy Partnership (ICEP) programme, the government of the Netherlands supports entrepreneurs from the sustainable energy sector in doing business abroad. ICEP organises trade missions and other events to support the sector. The programme consists of the following themes:
More information
Would you like to know more about international business opportunities in the battery sector, ICEP, or how the Netherlands Enterprise Agency can support you in doing business abroad? Our advisors are happy to assist you.
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