Materia AI has confirmed government grant support for the development of ReGenTrace AI, described as the UK’s first AI‑driven platform designed specifically for a circular EV battery ecosystem.
This funding marks a significant step toward modernising how an end‑of‑life EV battery is collected, processed and returned to the supply chain.
ReGenTrace AI is being built as a cloud‑native system that brings together machine learning, predictive modelling and blockchain‑based traceability. Its purpose is to turn EV battery recycling into a fully automated, data‑led and transparent process. Materia AI aims to create the digital backbone needed for a circular battery economy, supporting every stage of the value chain – from logistics and dismantling to materials discovery and lifecycle assessment.
With the UK expecting a sharp rise in end‑of‑life EV batteries over the next decade, and with demand for critical minerals continuing to grow, the company argues that a circular supply chain will be essential for long‑term resilience. The platform is intended to help the recycling sector scale efficiently by cutting costs, improving material recovery and supporting ESG compliance.
ReGenTrace AI will incorporate modules for optimising collection logistics, real‑time materials identification, black‑mass prediction, AI‑guided materials development, blockchain traceability, market forecasting and dynamic LCA and carbon optimisation.
The first modules are expected to be operational by the end of March, with validation taking place through an MVP deployment at a UK battery recycler. The project is supported through Innovate UK’s Early Stage Growth Catalyst competition.
