Organised by FME BATTERY, Battery Norway, Norsk Industri and the Horizon Europe project SALAMANDER (coordinated by IFE), the three-day programme provided a meeting place for knowledge exchange across the battery value chain, combining industry perspectives, practical training and emerging research topics.
The programme began at Næringslivets Hus in Oslo, where representatives from industry, research and innovation environments discussed developments in the battery sector, market trends and future opportunities. Bringing together participants from different parts of the ecosystem created valuable opportunities to exchange experiences and perspectives on the challenges facing the battery industry.
The following days took place at IFE’s facilities in Kjeller, where participants moved from discussion to practice. Through laboratory activities and modelling workshops, they gained first-hand insight into how battery technologies are developed, tested and analysed. Working directly in IFE’s battery laboratories allowed participants to connect concepts discussed in lectures with the realities of battery research and development.
The programme also addressed a range of emerging topics in battery science and technology, including discussions on battery projects, myths, self-healing materials, battery sensing, degradation monitoring and future battery concepts. Contributions from the SALAMANDER project and its sister projects PHOENIX and HEALING BAT provided participants with insight into ongoing European research efforts aimed at improving battery performance, safety and lifetime.
One of the strengths of the academy is its ability to bring together students, researchers and industry professionals in the same learning environment. By combining strategic discussions about the future of the battery sector with practical laboratory work and scientific lectures, the programme helps strengthen competence across disciplines and encourages closer interaction between research and industry.
“Building competence across disciplines and organisations is essential to strengthening the Norwegian battery sector, and a core part of FME BATTERY’s mandate. It creates the crucial link between knowledge, innovation and real industrial impact.” Hanne Flåten Andersen, Centre Director FME BATTERY
IFE would like to thank all participants, speakers and organising partners who contributed to the success of the event. Collaboration, knowledge sharing and competence development will continue to play a key role in the advancement of battery technologies, and initiatives such as the FME BATTERY Academy help create the connections and skills needed to support that development.
We look forward to welcoming participants again in future editions.
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