European Battery Academy
The future of the battery sector
Battery industry growth drives workforce transformation
Climate goals across Europe require upskilling 18 million workers, with 800,000 to be trained just in the battery sector, by 2050. Despite accelerating progress toward a net zero economy, the severe shortage of skilled workers threatens to bottleneck this critical transition.
Skills solutions for the battery industry
The European Battery Alliance Academy (EBA Academy), managed by InnoEnergy, plays a crucial role in strengthening Europe’s battery industry. Our mission is to equip the workforce with essential skills, help training to adapt to technological innovations, and enhance competitiveness. Through local training across EU Member States, we foster regional development and connect academia, industry, and policymakers — building a net zero economy for Europe’s battery value chain.
What we have accomplished so far
Explore our latest courses for battery upskilling
Open Skills Hub
As part of the Community Programmes initiative by InnoEnergy Skills Institute, the Open Skills Hub delivers on our mission to enable access to clean tech education. As a close partner of the European Union, we play a key role in delivering the European Commission’s skills strategy. We run the Net Zero Industry Academies turning policy into action to ensure that citizens in Europe benefit from the transition.
Learners say
These courses helped me stay up to date with new technologies. Starting next year, we’ll be producing more batteries than ever before, and the knowledge gained from these courses motivates me to learn something new every day.”
In addition to improving my technical knowledge about batteries, I have had the opportunity to listen and learn from professionals from universities and companies of different countries in Europe.”
The course has helped me gain more knowledge about lithium-ion batteries, and I’ve secured an internship in the battery production department at the major OEM in Automotive in Poland.”
Powering the Transition to Net Zero Economies
The demands within the battery industry are diversifying, from lithium-ion batteries fueling electromobility to stationary battery storage systems. The clock is ticking, and to scale and meet the soaring demand, we require a skilled talent pool ready to act today. This report delves deep into this critical industry, offering insights into job profiles across the battery value chain, based on data from over 600 job profiles and skills. It emphasises the indispensable skills needed to supercharge the potential of this industry. The report goes beyond theory, offering practical examples of skills matrixes for pivotal roles such as Battery System Engineers and Cell Test Technicians. These matrices provide a clear roadmap for organisations looking to excel in this dynamic field.
The Next Chapter in Skills Recognition
“Equipping Europe’s workforce with the right skills is a necessity for Europe’s competitiveness in strategic sectors. Reaching the milestone of 100,000 trained learners is a testament to the power of targeted, industry-focused training initiatives. However, there is still a long way to go to equip the workforce with all the skills needed for the green transition. The European Battery Alliance Academy has set a new standard for collaboration between industry and academia.”
— Oana Penu, Director of InnoEnergy Skills Institute
Talent Pipeline as a Service
Talent Pipeline as a Service (TPaaS) is a flexible, end-to-end solution for recruiting, training, and certifying skilled clean tech talent. Turn hiring into a strategic advantage — scale your operations, close critical skills gaps, and tackle staffing challenges with confidence. Have talent on demand wherever and whenever you are.
Green Talent Accelerator
Green Talent Accelerator is a transformative framework designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in clean tech. It connects role-specific skills, curated training, and industry-recognised certifications into a structured system—helping you develop faster and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
Community Programmes
Community Programmes educate, inspire, and accelerate clean energy adoption. Through collaboration and awareness, we ensure community acceptance and industry alignment. As an EU partner, we turn policy into action, delivering the European Commission’s skills strategy to benefit citizens across Europe.
Serving across industrial alliances
Latest resources
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