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The UK battery sector is set to gain a significant boost as Agratas<\/a>, the Tata Group’s global battery company, has entered a multi-year partnership with the Faraday Institution<\/a>.<\/h2>\n

This collaboration aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the battery development field by fostering talent through cutting-edge research and development initiatives.<\/p>\n

Professor Martin Freer, CEO of the Faraday Institution, explained: “The next generation of battery technologies will be developed by the next generation of battery researchers.<\/p>\n

“This partnership’s commitment to talent development comes at a key time for the UK battery sector as we look to build on the nation’s distinct advantage in battery R&D as it competes in the global race to attract investment in battery manufacturing and innovation.”<\/p>\n

A new chapter in talent development<\/h3>\n

As part of this groundbreaking agreement, Agratas has funded a pilot programme for three PhD studentships.<\/p>\n

These doctoral researchers will contribute to ongoing Faraday Institution projects, gaining hands-on experience in critical areas of battery technology.<\/p>\n

This initiative aligns with the shared goal of both organisations to accelerate advancements in the UK battery sector<\/a> while ensuring a steady pipeline of highly trained talent.<\/p>\n

“The demand for skilled professionals to achieve a fully electric future has never been more urgent,” a joint statement from the two organisations emphasised.<\/p>\n

This partnership combines Agratas’ industrial vision with the Faraday Institution’s track record of cultivating world-class talent.<\/p>\n

Equipping researchers for the future<\/h3>\n

Since its establishment, the Faraday Institution has led a specialised PhD training programme that prepares researchers for impactful careers in academia, industry, and policymaking.<\/p>\n

Graduates from the programme are equipped with deep technical expertise, interdisciplinary knowledge, and transferable skills, making them highly sought after in the fast-evolving battery sector.<\/p>\n

Agratas’ sponsorship of three PhD studentships is part of a broader cohort of 16 researchers who joined the Faraday Institution’s PhD Enrichment Scheme<\/a> in October 2024.<\/p>\n

These studentships, spanning four years, will include industrial internships with Agratas, bridging the gap between academic research and practical application.<\/p>\n

Dr Valentina Gentili, Vice President of Global Research and Development, Cell Technology at Agratas, added: “Agratas’s purpose is to pioneer power for future generations by fostering talent and driving innovation in next-generation battery technologies.<\/p>\n

“We are so excited to be part of the vibrant UK ecosystem, collaborating with our partners, the Faraday Institution, and world-leading academics to shape a sustainable electric future for the UK.”<\/p>\n

Spotlight on pioneering battery research<\/h3>\n

The funded researchers are already making strides in transformative battery technologies:<\/p>\n