Advancing battery testing in Europe
The European project ACCELERATE officially started on 1 October 2026, bringing together a consortium of European organizations with a shared ambition: to advance innovative solutions for testing and assessing batteries before they enter the European market.
By contributing to more reliable and effective battery testing and evaluation, the project aims to support quality assurance and strengthen the competitiveness of the European battery ecosystem.
A kick-off meeting to build a strong European consortium
Representatives from all partner organizations across Europe met in person for the first time in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
The two-day meeting provided an opportunity to bring the consortium together, establish a shared understanding of the project's ambitions and discuss its initial priorities. Through technical discussions and interactive workshops, partners began addressing key project topics, identifying the first steps for implementation and exploring how their respective expertise and contributions would support the project's objectives.
Beyond the technical agenda, an important focus was placed on building team cohesion and establishing effective collaboration across the consortium. Dedicated sessions also addressed communication and dissemination strategies, with the aim of ensuring the visibility of project activities and maximizing the impact and uptake of its future results.
Looking ahead: turning shared ambitions into action
The kick-off meeting marked an important first milestone for ACCELERATE. It laid the foundations for cooperation between partners and helped establish a common direction for the work ahead.
With its activities now underway, the consortium is ready to move forward with the first project tasks, combining its complementary expertise to contribute to the development of innovative battery testing solutions in Europe.
A strong start for ACCELERATE and an important step towards advancing Europe's battery testing capabilities!
