France is regarded as one of the priority countries for cooperation in the field of batteries. Following a number of visits to major battery manufacturing plants in northern France (the Hauts-de-France region), this visit will take place in the Bordeaux region, where a great deal of battery R&D and innovation activity is taking place.
The aim of this visit is to bring together battery experts from the Dutch and French ecosystems to explore opportunities for collaboration in the field of research and development. We will also be looking into the possibility of launching joint European R&D projects, with the help of our French cluster partner ID4Mobility.
For whom
The mission is aimed at R&D managers, business development managers, CTOs and CEOs of companies and research institutions involved in innovation or research in the field of battery technology and equipment.
Programme (provisional)
Monday 5 October
Departure (flight)
Kick-off dinner with the Dutch delegation
Tuesday 6 October
Presentation on the regional ecosystem
Visit to the ICMCB Laboratory
Visit to EXOES
Co-innovation session with ACC, and with other parties such as EMME
Networking dinner
Wednesday 7 October
Visit to SAFT
Visit to Sermatech
Visit to ARTS Energy
Networking dinner
Thursday 8 October
Matchmaking session (Angoulême region)
Company visit (e.g. Forsee, ACC)
Thursday 8 or Friday 9 October
Return journey (flight)
When and where
Dates: 5–8 October 2026
Location: various locations in the Bordeaux region
More information
For more information and to register (by 11 June 2026 at the latest), please visit the RVO website: