A new initiative designed to help accelerate the commercial scaling of next-generation battery technologies will launch at Battery Cells & Systems Expo 2026, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 8th & 9th July 2026.
The Scale-Up Accelerator has been created to serve as a bridge between R&D and full commercialisation to support innovators who have moved beyond prototype stage but require partnerships, investment and customer engagement from the industry to scale up successfully.
By bringing together early-stage technology companies, companies with investors, OEMs and strategic industry leaders, the programme is designed to develop the collaboration between them to help launch into real-world production and application.
Connecting Innovators with Industry Leaders
The Scale-Up Accelerator connects scaling companies directly with a network of Industry Partners actively seeking breakthrough technologies.
Confirmed Industry Partners include HSBC UK, BASF, CATL, CPI, FISC, UKRI, UKBIC, Swindell & Pearson and Sourced Recruitment; A collective of potential customers, investors, research bodies and commercial partners looking to shape the future of battery manufacturing and electrification.
Participation gives innovators maximum visibility with this partner network, creating opportunities for investment discussions, commercial agreements, licensing partnerships and supply chain integration.
A Dedicated Platform for Scaling Technologies
As a Scale-Up Accelerator exhibitor, there are three features designed to maximise exposure and industry engagement:
• Scale-Up Pavilion – Subsidised exhibition stands for selected Innovators within a high-traffic feature area
• Scale-Up Gallery – Framed technology displays with voting from Industry Partners and event attendees to potentially win “Best New Technology”.
• Scale-Up Sessions – A full day of spotlight presentations and expert-led guidance focused on scaling challenges and commercial strategy
The programme has already confirmed innovators such as Celmetrix, HTMS, JIVA, Lios, The University of South Wales and Rapid Powders, each bringing forward advanced solutions spanning materials innovation, manufacturing processes and next-generation battery performance technologies.
Supporting the Future of Battery Technology & Electrification
Battery Cells & Systems Expo attracts senior leaders from battery cell manufacturers, materials and component suppliers, OEMs, gigafactories, energy storage developers and leading research institutions. The introduction of the Scale-Up Accelerator strengthens the event’s mission to support industrialisation, accelerate innovation and build a resilient battery ecosystem.
“The Scale-Up Accelerator has been designed to move innovation beyond the lab and onto the production line,” says Steve Bryan, Managing Director at Battery Cells & Systems Expo. “By bringing together innovators and the organisations that can help scale them, we are creating a structured pathway from prototype to industrial impact.”
Companies can participate in the programme as an Innovator, Industry Partner or Sponsor, with tailored opportunities available at each level.
To learn more or apply, visit: www.batterysystemsexpo.com
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