Revive & Recharge: The Second-Life EV Battery Challenge 2026

About

A competition inviting startups and SMEs to propose innovative solutions for repurposing end-of-life electric vehicle batteries into sustainable energy storage systems, with significant funding and deployment opportunities in Qatar's renewable energy sector.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Up to USD 100,000 in funding for assessment, engineering design, and pilot setup
• 📊Expert Access
  Access to operational standards, specifications, and subject-matter experts
• 🌍Deployment Opportunities
  Opportunities for commercial deployment within planned 500MW storage facilities in Qatar

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to startups and SMEs globally
• Must propose innovative solutions addressing the challenge statement
• Solutions should be implementable in a relatively short timeframe (TRL 4 and above)

Participation Commitments

• Participation is on behalf of startups only
• Submissions must represent the organization's collective solution
• Winners may engage in one-on-one sessions with KAHRAMAA for feedback and refinement of their proposals

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

Renewable Energy, Battery Technology