BATTL3
BATTERY
RESEARCH
MÜNSTER
Münster is developing into a strong hub for battery technologies as BatteryCityMünster. BatteryCityMünster represents the regional battery ecosystem, bringing together science, businesses, and start-ups along the entire value chain – from material and cell research to manufacturing and application. The goal is to accelerate the transfer of innovations into marketable products and industrial processes.
The ecosystem is supported by strong partners such as the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell Production (FFB), the MEET Battery Research Center at Münster University, the Helmholtz Institute, and the IWARU at Münster University of Applied Sciences. At the same time, BatteryCityMünster maintains a strong focus on industry: battery manufacturers, suppliers, plant engineers, testing service providers, software companies, and recycling businesses find direct opportunities for collaborations, pilot applications, and new business models here.
BATTL3 is the next chapter in this ecosystem – a new collaborative building for the battery industry. It is not purely a research building, but a place where companies can collaborate, establish themselves, and drive projects forward together with ecosystem partners – benefiting from short distances, shared networks, and a clear focus on transfer, scaling, and industrial implementation.
SPACES & FACILITIES
The new building offers approximately 1,600 m² of space for up to five small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the battery industry.
This specialized building will be equipped to current standards for collaborative cutting-edge research, featuring chemical laboratories, hazardous material storage, modern ventilation systems, office spaces, and areas for installing a dry room.
Companies, including international partners, can apply for space.
1,600 m2
6 FLOORS
Office & Lab
Research
Industry
Collaborations
& Network
BatteryCityMünster
The establishment of a strong, networked, and future-oriented battery location – for research with impact. The prerequisite for excellent battery research to take place in Münster: with modern infrastructure, qualified specialists, an innovation-friendly environment, and strong collaborations.
Technologieförderung Münster GmbH (TFM) is the driving force behind BatteryCityMünster. It initiated the project, bundles activities, and strategically guides its development. This includes investments in new infrastructure, its own cluster management for battery systems, and close cooperation with research institutions.
MEET
Münster Electrochemical Energy Technology
Münster Electrochemical Energy Technology (MEET) at the University of Münster is one of Germany's leading battery research centers and a driving force in international cutting-edge research.
Its approximately 150 scientists research along the entire value chain of batteries: from analytics, the development of new or improved materials, and battery cell production, to the recycling of energy storage devices.
Helmholtz Institute Münster
The Helmholtz Institute Münster (HI MS; IMD-4), with the designation "Ion Transport in Energy Storage," was founded in 2014 by Forschungszentrum Jülich, the University of Münster, and RWTH Aachen University.
Since July 1, 2024, it has been part of the newly established "Institute of Energy Materials and Devices (IMD)". The international and interdisciplinary team at HI MS researches new battery technologies based on innovative electrolytes.
Fraunhofer FFB
Research Production of Battery Cells
As a link between science, research, and industry, the goal is to establish a research infrastructure for ecological and economic battery cell production. The innovation and commercialization process for production technologies for existing and future cell formats is to be accelerated.
This includes everything from battery technology and certification of new battery types, process optimization in production, to application, battery recycling, and further training opportunities.
Battery Systems & Storage Technology Cluster
TFM Technologieförderung Münster
Together with these and other partners, Technologieförderung Münster is driving the development of a cluster unique in Europe, focusing on innovative and more sustainable battery production technologies – in short, BatteryCityMünster.
Opening Q4 2027
The battery industry is a central component in the transformation of mobility, energy supply, and industry.
This field is also gaining significant importance in Münster: excellent scientific expertise, a growing network of innovative companies, and strong transfer and startup structures converge here.
BATTL3 provides the spatial and organizational conditions to initiate new collaborations more quickly, shorten development cycles, and consistently translate ideas into applications and value creation.
