India EU fund 15.2 million euro call to recycle EV batteries and lock in critical mineral supply

Published on 7 May 2026

A pilot line in India aims real scale reuse

India and the European Union have launched a €15.2 million call for proposals to develop EV battery recycling technologies under the Trade and Technology Council. With funding shared through Horizon Europe and India’s Ministry of Heavy Industries, teams will work to recover lithium, cobalt and graphite, cut import dependence, and build an India-based pilot line using safer, digital and inclusive logistics. Submissions run until 15 September 2026.

€15.2 million funding pool targets EV battery recycling tech
Focus on reusing lithium cobalt and graphite to reduce imports
Joint India EU pilot line will validate processes at scale
Inclusive collection logistics and mixed chemistry handling are key

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India EU fund 15.2 million euro call to recycle EV batteries and lock in critical mineral supply

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