The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India hosted a delegation from the European Union comprising representatives from battery recycling technology startups and officials. This meeting, held under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council’s Working Group 2 (WG2) on Green & Clean Energy Technologies, facilitated immersive exchanges between Indian and European startups as an outcome of the matchmaking event on EV battery recycling held on June 20, 2024.
Strengthening green tech collaboration
The event was chaired by Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, and Dr. Parvinder Maini, Scientific Secretary at the Office of the PSA. Notable attendees included Dr. Ewa Suwara, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to India; and D.Ing. Pierrick Fillon-Ashida, Head of Research & Innovation, EU Delegation to India. Also present were Dr. Monoranjan Mohanty, Adviser/Scientist ‘G’, and Dr. Hafsa Ahmad, Scientist ‘D’, from the Office of the PSA.
“This collaboration opens up new opportunities for technology transfer, market access, and co-development. It is essential for fostering economic resilience and sustainable development.”
Startups showcase innovations in EV battery recycling
Dr. Ewa Suwara, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to India, reinforced this sentiment, stating, “Recycling EV batteries is a geopolitical and climate imperative, as every ounce recovered enhances energy security and fuels green growth. I am delighted to see that through the support of the Trade and Technology Council, we are able to support the EU and Indian startups to join forces, pioneer innovation, foster business collaboration, and drive market uptake of cutting-edge technologies. This is a shining example of partnership in action, shaping a more sustainable tomorrow.”
Indian startups recognised as winners in the June 20, 2024 matchmaking event shared their insights from their immersion trips to the EU. These trips, conducted in September 2024, provided valuable learnings and market opportunities. At the same time, EU startups currently in India for their immersion visits shared their expectations and vision, contributing to a deeper understanding of cross-regional collaboration.
Participating Indian startups included BatX Energies, Evergreen Lithium Recycling Pvt Ltd., LW3 Pvt Ltd., and Lohum. From the European side, startups such as Ecomet Refining and Eneris were in attendance. These interactions underscored the significant progress made in fostering collaboration between Indian and European startups in the critical area of EV battery recycling technologies.
The event highlighted the ongoing commitment of India and the EU to enhancing energy security and promoting green growth through collaborative efforts. The interactions and shared experiences between the startups reflected the broader goals of innovation and sustainable development.
