Together we create a safe and sustainable future

Shaping the Future of Battery Technology for Sustainable Energy Systems and Climate-Neutral Mobility

Competence Center (COMET)

At Battery4Life, we develop solutions to make batteries safer, longer-lasting, and more sustainable. Using innovative concepts, advanced testing methods, and virtual models, we study energy storage systems across their entire life cycle, from development to reuse. In doing so, we create knowledge and technologies that not only meet today’s requirements but also ensure a secure energy supply for the future.

Area 1

Prediction and Optimization

We develop innovative battery concepts with a strong focus on virtual methods such as numerical simulations and real-time models...

Area 2

Degradation Mechanisms

We investigate how aging processes affect battery safety, for example through altered stress limits or the propagation of damage...

Area 3

Monitoring and Failure Prediction

We monitor and analyze battery conditions using advanced non-destructive methods, both online and offline, to ensure safety and reliability...

Shaping the Future of Battery Technology: safe, efficient, and sustainable

Our research at Battery4Life focuses on making batteries safer, longer-lasting, and more sustainable. We work on prediction and optimization to identify risks at an early stage and shorten development times. In degradation research, we analyze aging processes to reduce testing needs and extend lifetime. With monitoring and failure prediction, we create systems that continuously assess battery health and enable predictive maintenance.

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Shareholders

We are proud that Battery4Life is strategically driven by our shareholders Graz University of Technology (48%), AVL DiTEST GmbH (20%), MAGNA STEYR Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH & Co KG (20%), and University of Graz (12%).

Company Partners

We collaborate with industry partners to transfer innovative battery research into practical applications. Together, we build solutions that strengthen safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Scientific Partners

Our scientific partners support us with expertise, resources, and joint projects. Through these collaborations, we accelerate progress and ensure that our research meets the highest standards.

Join Our Team

Join us in shaping the future of battery safety and sustainable energy systems.

Senior Researcher & Project Lead (m/f/x)
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Area Manager (m/f/x)
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Funding

Our COMET-Centre is supported by these Austrian public funding bodies: Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility, and Infrastructure (BMIMI), Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, Energy, and Tourism (BMWET), Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft (FFG), Province of Styria and Steirische Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft (SFG), Province of Upper Austria and Upper Austrian Research (UAR).