10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
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.
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
The European Lightweight Clusters Alliance (ELCA) is a strategic pan-European network that unifies research and industry with 16 nodes across 13 countries to advance lightweight materials and manufacturing. By leveraging a large ecosystem of over 900 SMEs, 250 large companies, and 200 Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs), the alliance drives multi-material innovation across sectors like mobility, energy, and construction, to reduce carbon emissions and bolster European industrial competitiveness. ELCA operates an open Innovation Network where members share specialised equipment, R&D results, and technical expertise in a confidential environment. The alliance manages six working groups that cover the entire manufacturing value chain—from raw material supply and modelling to circular economy and recycling. ELCA has dedicated dissemination specialists to ensure a strong network visibility and outreach.