UK battery technology company Eqonic Group has been selected for the UK government’s £452 million Battery Innovation Programme, which is being delivered by Innovate UK with support from the Department for Business and Trade.
The Battery Innovation Programme, which runs from 2026 to 2030, is intended to strengthen the UK’s competitiveness in battery technologies across automotive, aerospace, stationary storage, maritime and off-highway applications.
Eqonic said the funding will support the development of a digital twin of its manufacturing process, intended to optimise production efficiency, reduce variability and demonstrate the scalability of its technology to manufacturing partners.
The project also includes the development of a reconfigurable production and disassembly line designed to support both battery assembly and end-of-life processing. According to the company, the approach would allow battery systems to be manufactured, repurposed and decommissioned within a single industrial framework.
Eqonic said its battery technology is aimed at long-duration stationary storage, industrial and commercial energy systems and mission-critical infrastructure applications.
The company is collaborating with manufacturing consultancy Ellaniti on the industrialisation of the technology.
Battery Innovation Programme: a rigorous technical and commercial assessment
Jas Kandola, chief executive officer of Eqonic Group, said: “This programme is one of the most rigorous technical and commercial assessments in the UK battery sector.
“Our selection validates not just our technology, but our commercial model. With government backing and Ellaniti’s manufacturing expertise, we are now accelerating towards large-scale deployment with global partners.”
Ellaniti’s board of directors said: “Eqonic is building one of the most commercially compelling battery platforms we’ve seen – a technology that removes the material constraints holding back global storage markets.
“Our work together is focused on ensuring Eqonic can scale fast, scale safely and scale globally. The combination of breakthrough chemistry and a world-class manufacturing strategy positions Eqonic to become a major player in next-generation energy storage.”
Eqonic said potential markets for its technology include industrial and commercial infrastructure, telecommunications and data centres, defence, logistics, marine and mobility applications.
The Battery Innovation Programme forms part of the UK government’s industrial strategy and is backed by £452 million of funding over the period from 2026 to 2030.
