Canada’s Battery Value Chain

Canada has a five‑year window to turn its lithium potential into a globally competitive, ESG‑premium battery materials industry. These two half‑day online workshops bring together leading RTOs, SMEs, and federal partners to co‑design the implementation plan for a Strategic Response Program supporting Canada’s Battery Value Chain

Attendees will work directly with NRC, NRCan, ISED, and industry peers to define how Canada can close the TRL 6–8 gap, build integrated lithium‑to‑CAM hubs, and strengthen the country’s position as a trusted supplier of low‑carbon battery materials.Participants can expect:

• Interactive breakout discussions to identify shared challenges, define joint deliverables, and document partner commitments for implementation.
• Direct engagement with NRC researchers, IRAP ITAs, federal program leads, and SMEs from across Canada.

Day 1 – Understanding Market Needs and SME Requirements

Purpose:
Day 1 focuses on hearing directly from Canadian SMEs about the operational, technical, ESG, and commercialization needs that must guide Canada’s lithium‑to‑CAM scale‑up. SMEs will outline what they require from hub design, pilot access, ESG pre‑certification, and market engagement to accelerate domestic growth and global readiness. NRC, RTOs, and federal teams will participate as technical advisors and listeners to capture these priorities.

Outcome:
A consolidated set of SME‑driven requirements forming the foundation for the Strategic Response Program and informing Phase 0 and Phase 1 mobilization.

Day 2 – Technical, ESG, and Market Integration

Purpose:
Day 2 turns insight into action, as NRC, RTO, and federal teams present concrete responses to SME needs captured on Day 1. Participants will validate delivery frameworks for all four BVC interventions: Integrated Hubs, Virtual Pilot Network & SME Fast‑Track, ESG Benchmarking & Battery Passport Readiness, and Commercialization & Market Access.

Outcome:
A unified Strategic Response Program Implementation plan confirming roles, timelines, and partner commitments to accelerate Canada’s lithium‑to‑CAM leadership under NRC’s coordinated national approach.