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In applied research, Fraunhofer IAO focuses on the area of work and organizational design and how digital technologies can be used profitably, for example in the area of networked production. The ELLB benefits from this expertise in the design of learning spaces and environments.

The applied research focus of Fraunhofer ICT is in the field of electrochemical energy storage, in particular advanced battery safety testing. At the same time, it has the main responsibility for coordinating the Fraunhofer Battery Alliance, a pool of several Fraunhofer institutions involved with battery research. This synergy is instrumental in defining the target groups of the ELLB. In addition, they provide central support in the content development, conceptualization and implementation of the webinar series as well as in the seminars for a first insight into the battery sector on site in Münster.

Fraunhofer IFAM is involved in the development of the learning content.  Fraunhofer IFAM's expertise lies primarily in the areas of solid-state batteries, metal/oxygen batteries and future lithium-ion batteries. The focus is on material and process engineering aspects. In addition to the topic of suitable material selection, the focus is also on the design of battery cells.

Fraunhofer IGCV combines expertise from the fields of engineering, production and multi-material solutions. In particular, it focuses on the areas of production system design, flexible automation as well as layout and logistics planning. As part of the ELLB curriculum, Fraunhofer IGCV supports the integration of first-hand experiences.

Fraunhofer IPA has expertise in the field of production and automation technologies. In particular, in the development of strategies with the tools of digitalization, modelling and simulation for sustainable production and the lifecycle-optimized use of modern energy storage systems. Within the project, Fraunhofer IPA supports the visual marketing of the ELLB as well as the conceptualization and implementation of the webinar series for a first insight into the battery cosmos. For the curriculum, Fraunhofer IPA will develop selected learning videos around the topic of battery cell production as well as they will support the implementation of "Smart Learning in production".

Fraunhofer IPT has expertise in the areas of precision engineering and automation, production quality and measurement technology as well as technology management. At the same time, it is leading the implementation of the FoFeBat project. In cooperation with the Fraunhofer IPT, the curriculum is complemented by engaging learning content such as demonstrative simulation models.

Fraunhofer ISC developes individual material solutions for a wide range of applications on the basis of a unique combination of materials, processing, application and analytical know-how.
For the production of the future, researchers are working on energy- and resource-efficient processes. Fraunhofer ISC supports the ELLB in content development for the first learning events. The focus is on material and component development for current and future batteries as well as storage systems. A main emphasis is on lithium-ion batteries, both polymer and solid-state systems, lead-acid (LAB) batteries and high-energy batteries.

Fraunhofer ISI has expertise in the field of innovative research and builds on synergies from technical, economic and social science knowledge. At the same time, it can refer to project experience in the field of battery development, implementation and application in a techno-economic, ecological, social and political sense. Fraunhofer ISI is responsible for the well-founded market analysis of the industry's need for specialists, managers and experts. Based on this, target group-specific qualification profiles, learning needs/skills and existing skill gaps will be developed according to the industry needs. Building on this, a well-founded proposal for positioning the European Learning Lab Battery Cells ELLB on the overall European market.

MEET is the battery research centre of the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster. Its expertise lies in the research and development of innovative electrochemical energy storage systems with higher energy density, longer durability and maximum safety. In particular, the focus is on electromobility and stationary energy storage systems. MEET's scientists are  involved in the development and implementation of the curriculum.

The chair PEM RWTH Aachen supports the ELLB project with a focus on battery cell production of lithium-ion battery technology. The emphasis is on the design of battery systems and the investigation and optimization of battery production for both automotive and stationary applications. In particular, the experts support the development and enhancement of the ELLB's learning offer in terms of a 3D learning environment and "Smart learning in production".