On December 19, 2023, the University of Aveiro hosted an important meeting for BP19 of the Mobilizing Agenda NGS – New Generation Storage. This project aims to develop new technology in lithium-ion batteries, focusing on creating an industry for manufacturing and recycling these batteries. This is part of an effort to support a more sustainable future.

Led by the DST Group, the project involves 49 different organizations. BP19 partners (DST Solar, Bondalti; EDMTech; Enforce; INESC MN; Lux Optimeyes Energy; Palmiresíduos; PIEP; PRIO Energy; dst; InnovationPoint; Porto de Aveiro; b.again; IST; FEUP; FCT-UNL; UA; UM; ATEC; VG Colab) play a crucial role, particularly in training and offering advanced courses. They focus on helping companies train their workforce, ensuring they have the skills and talent needed for the growing battery industry. This meeting wasn’t just about progress in technology, but also about building the workforce that will drive this exciting new industry forward.