Construction of BATTL3 in Münster began with a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony on March 10, 2026. The new specialized facility, located within the BatteryCityMünster ecosystem, will reinforce Europe’s leading position in battery technology by providing dedicated laboratory and workspace for companies across the battery value chain.
The cooperative building will consist of six floors offering approximately 1,600 m² of highly specialized laboratory space. It is designed to accommodate up to five organizations, including small and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups, industrial partners, and international direct investments. The layout enables flexible integration of research activities, pilot production, and collaborative projects.
Technologieförderung Münster organized the ceremony, welcoming around 100 participants from politics, industry, and academia. Attendees included Mona Neubaur, Minister for Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection, and Energy of North Rhine-Westphalia, and Tilman Fuchs, Mayor of the City of Münster. Speakers highlighted the importance of strengthening ties between research institutions and commercial enterprises to accelerate development cycles.
As part of BatteryCityMünster, BATTL3 complements existing infrastructure that spans materials and cell research, manufacturing technologies, application development, and recycling processes. The objective is to translate laboratory innovations into industrial processes and marketable products more rapidly, thereby shortening time to market for advanced battery solutions.
Key partners on the site include IWARU at Münster University of Applied Sciences, the Fraunhofer Research Production Battery Cell (FFB), the MEET Battery Research Center at the University of Münster, and the Helmholtz Institute Münster. These institutions contribute expertise in cell design, production methods, and performance testing.
Companies, including international partners, can apply now for space in BATTL3. Completion of the building is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2027, at which point tenant operations and collaborative research activities can begin in earnest.
The project is funded by the European Union under the EFRE program.
Source: BATTL3 (email communication)
