ERCI/ELCA Webinar | Battery & Advanced Material Recycling for Railway Components
6
May

ERCI/ELCA Webinar | Battery & Advanced Material Recycling for Railway Components

6. May 2026
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
10:00
Introduction
- ERCI - European Railway Clusters Initiative
- ELCA - European Lightweight Clusters Alliance
10:10
Introduction of the planned joint ERCI/ELCA Hack & Match Event
10:25
5-6 pitches covering the topics Recycling of batteries and Recycling of plastics and hard to recycle compo-site/advanced materials
11:10
Q&A
Lutz Hübner

Contact

Lutz
Hübner
Senior Manager
Rail Systems Technology
T +49 30 46302-573

What to expect?

In this webinar, you will learn more about the topics of battery recycling (e.g. from mobility applications, including rail transport) and the recycling of plastics and hard‑to‑recycle composite and advanced materials that are relevant for rolling stock and railway infrastructure.

This webinar is jointly organised by the European Lightweight Clusters Alliance (ELCA) and the European Railway Clusters Initiative (ERCI).

Member companies from both meta‑clusters will present their innovative solutions related to battery recycling and advanced materials recycling.

Due to the strong thematic overlaps, ERCI and ELCA are planning to intensify their cooperation. This includes, among other activities, the organisation of a digital Hack & Match event, which will address the above‑mentioned focus areas and aim to match current industry challenges with suitable solution providers. The Hack & Match event will already kick off in May, shortly after the webinar. Stay tuned.

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Please note

  • By registering for this webinar, you agree that the webinar will be recorded and published on the ERCI YouTube platform.
  • Registered participants will receive an access link to the webinar in a separate e-mail.

About ERCI

This webinar is organised by the ERCI - European Railway Clusters Initiative. ERCI comprises 18 research and innovation-oriented railway technology clusters, covering 17 countries. ERCI represents over 3.600 enterprises and research institutes including over 2,300 SMEs and aims to promote innovation and the development of new business opportunities as a means to sustainably strengthen competitiveness within the European railway industry. ERCI promotes cooperation between industry and research, initiates innovation projects, organises B2B meetings and workshops. This also includes promoting visibility and networking at EU level.

About ELCA

ELCA is a Europe‑wide alliance of clusters, companies and research organisations that promotes the use of lightweight materials and technologies. Its aim is to strengthen innovation, competitiveness and sustainability in strategic sectors such as mobility, energy, construction, healthcare and defence. ELCA connects experts from industry and research, supports technology transfer and initiates joint research and innovation projects. A key focus is on resource‑efficient solutions and the reduction of emissions in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal.