Battery Caffè Podcast - Episode 1: Investment in Batteries

<p>In episode 1 of the Battery Caffè podcast, we discuss the major challenges for companies seeking investment in this area, explore which other sectors companies can look at and/or learn from, and give some tips for companies seeking investment.</p> <p>This first episode was inspired by our work on the Faraday Battery Challenge Investment Readiness Programme over the past few months. The Programme, launched in January 2021, took a selection of UK-based SMEs on a journey of training and bespoke workshops and culminated in an Investment Showcase in April 2021.</p> <p>Guests</p> <p><a href='https://ktn-uk.org/people/sheena-hindocha'>Sheena Hindocha</a> | Knowledge Transfer Manager – <a href='https://ktn-uk.org/materials/materials-chemistry'>Materials Chemistry</a> at KTN</p> <p><a href='https://ktn-uk.org/people/charlotte-thompson'>Charlotte Thompson</a> | Knowledge Transfer Manager ‑ <a href='https://ktn-uk.org/digital/digital-economy'>Digital Economy</a> at KTN</p> <p><a href='https://ktn-uk.org/people/nikoleta-piperidou'>Nikoleta Piperidou</a> | Knowledge Transfer Manager – <a href='https://ktn-uk.org/energy'>Energy & Infrastructure</a> / Lead <a href='https://ktn-uk.org/energy/batteries'>Cross-Sector Battery Systems Innovation Network at KTN</a></p> <p>Useful links and additional info</p> <ul><li>The <a href='https://ktn-uk.org/energy/batteries'>Cross-Sector Battery Systems Innovation Network</a> is co-funded by KTN and the Faraday Battery Challenge; visit <a href='http://www.ukbatteriesnetwork.org/'>ukbatteriesnetwork.org</a> to find out more. Don’t forget to sign up if you’d like your organisation to feature in our landscape map.</li> <li>The Faraday Investment Readiness Programme is delivered by Innovate UK and KTN – read more about the programme and meet the cohort <a href='https://ktn-uk.org/news/the-successful-applicants-in-the-faraday-investment-readiness-programme/'>here</a>.</li> <li>The Chemistry & Industrial Biotechnology SME accelerator programme is led by KTN and sponsored by Inno