National funding entities and the European Commission on top are driving forward initiatives aimed at revolutionizing the battery industry towards circular economy principles. One significant focus is on developing and demonstrating new circular economy solutions tailored specifically for the European battery value chain. These solutions seek to establish closed-loop systems that minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency throughout the life-cycle of batteries. In addition, funded projects support the development of innovative processes for waste remanufacturing, leveraging techniques such as hydrothermal and microwave treatments. These processes aim to extract valuable materials from waste streams, promoting sustainability and reducing reliance on raw materials. Moreover, the Commission emphasizes design considerations for EoL batteries such as the design-for-recycling concept, ensuring that batteries are designed with recyclability and sustainability. By incorporating EoL considerations into battery design, the Commission aims to facilitate easier and more efficient recycling processes. Projects are also addressing the development of advanced methods and algorithms to optimize the recovery of mixed waste streams of batteries. These methods enable more precise sorting and processing of battery components, increasing resource recovery and minimizing waste. Furthermore, projects aim at establishing a safe, economically sustainable battery recycling supply chain. This includes initiatives to improve collection and reverse logistics processes, ensuring efficient diagnostics and transportation of batteries for recycling. Finally, projects are committed to decreasing the carbon footprint of innovative battery systems. By promoting the adoption of environmentally friendly practices and technologies, a major outcome would be to minimize the environmental impact of battery production and recycling processes.