India and the European Union (EU) have introduced a new collaborative initiative aimed at improving electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling technologies and strengthening access to critical raw materials.
The programme forms part of the India-EU Trade and Technology Council framework and is intended to support research, innovation, and industrial cooperation in clean energy technologies. The initiative also reflects growing global focus on sustainable battery management and circular economy practices as EV adoption expands.
India and the European Union on May 7 launched their third coordinated call for proposals under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council’s Working Group 2, which focuses on green and clean energy technologies.
The latest programme is centred on improving recycling processes for electric vehicle batteries and strengthening supply chains linked to critical minerals and battery materials.
Officials stated that the initiative aims to support technological innovation while encouraging sustainable management of battery waste generated through growing EV adoption.
The joint initiative will have a combined funding pool of 15.2 million euros, equivalent to around ₹169 crore.
Funding for the European component will be provided through the EU’s Horizon Europe programme, while the Indian side of the project will receive support from the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI).
The programme is expected to encourage collaboration between research institutions, industries, startups, and technology developers from both regions.
The proposed projects will focus on developing advanced battery recycling systems designed to improve recovery of critical raw materials from used EV batteries.
Areas of focus include:
The initiative also seeks to support industrial-scale deployment of technologies that can improve sustainability within the EV ecosystem.
As part of the collaboration, India and the EU plan to establish a joint pilot line in India for testing and validating battery recycling technologies in real-world industrial conditions.
The pilot facility is expected to help researchers and companies evaluate the commercial viability of recycling methods before larger-scale implementation.
Officials indicated that the programme will bring together stakeholders from academia, industry, and startups to accelerate technology transfer and practical deployment.
Battery recycling is becoming increasingly important as electric vehicle adoption rises globally. Used lithium-ion batteries contain valuable materials such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese, which can be recovered and reused in future battery production.
Developing efficient recycling systems is viewed as a key step towards reducing dependence on imported raw materials and improving long-term sustainability within the clean mobility sector.
Governments and industries worldwide are also focusing on circular economy models to reduce waste generation and environmental impact associated with battery disposal.
The latest initiative reflects broader cooperation between India and the European Union in areas linked to clean technology, renewable energy, and sustainable industrial development.
The India-EU Trade and Technology Council was established to strengthen collaboration across strategic sectors including digital technologies, trade, supply chains, and green energy solutions. Battery recycling has emerged as an important area of focus due to rising global demand for electric mobility and energy storage systems.
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The India-EU battery recycling initiative marks another step towards deeper cooperation in clean energy and sustainable technology development. By supporting research, pilot projects, and industrial collaboration, the programme aims to strengthen battery recycling capabilities while promoting circular economy practices and long-term resource sustainability within the growing EV sector.
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Published on: May 7, 2026, 3:03 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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