National Battery Research Institute

What National Battery Research Institute does

National Battery Research Institute (NBRI) is an independent Indonesian research foundation founded on December 17, 2020 and headquartered at the ILSC building in the Puspiptek BRIN technology zone, Serpong. It operates as a non-profit organization with 12 staff and a 900+ member community spanning more than 20 countries, focused on electrochemical energy storage science, lithium-ion battery research, beyond-lithium chemistries, battery characterization, and prototyping. The institute was co-founded by Prof. Dr. Evvy Kartini and Prof. Alan J. Drew of Queen Mary University of London, with initial support from a UK Government GCRF grant.

NBRI's core offerings span four revenue and impact streams: laboratory and technical services (battery testing, material characterization, prototyping, consultation, and EV battery safety testing via partnership with CARSURIN); training and education (Battery School for industry and for SMK vocational teachers, plus NBRI Academy); knowledge dissemination (JBREV journal, NBRI Press Store, 110+ publications); and ecosystem coordination (NBRI One Map and the International Battery Summit, which in 2025 assembled platinum sponsor Huayou Indonesia with Indonesian ministries ESDM, Foreign Affairs, and BKPM, plus SOEs including PLN, ANTAM, IBC, Astra, Krakatau Steel, Vale, Timah, and INALUM).

The business model combines institutional grants (UK GCRF and likely Indonesian government support), fee-based training programs, commercial laboratory and testing services, and event-based sponsorship. Customers are concentrated across Indonesia's battery value chain — state-owned mining and energy companies, private manufacturers, foreign battery investors (Huawei, Huayou), government ministries, and academic institutions — making NBRI a quasi-official convener for Indonesia's national battery downstreaming strategy rather than a typical commercial research vendor.

Name

National Battery Research Institute

Legal name

National Battery Research Institute

Website

https://n-bri.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

National Battery Research Institute (NBRI) is an independent Indonesian research foundation providing battery testing, characterization, prototyping, and training services to industry, government, and academia. It operates a 900+ member ecosystem spanning 20+ countries to support domestic battery manufacturing and energy independence.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Battery Research and Energy Storage Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection Services (IMAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Open Courseware & Course Modules (OCW) (EDAGAJAB), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Advanced Inspection (Phased Array, TOFD, Guided Wave) (EUAEAKAF)

Keywords

• Battery research services
• Energy storage testing
• Lithium-ion research
• EV battery development
• Electrochemical characterization

Headquarters

HQ city

Serpong

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training and Education Services: NBRI generates revenue through its Battery School training programs, offering monthly courses on battery technology and energy storage systems to professionals, educators, and students. Programs include both theoretical sessions and hands-on laboratory practice.
2. Testing and Laboratory Services: Revenue from battery testing, material characterization, and prototyping services offered to industry, government, and academic institutions. Services include performance testing, safety testing, and battery pack assembly.
3. Consultation Services: Expert consultation services on battery technology, EV battery development, energy storage systems, and battery manufacturing industry development.
4. Institutional Grants and Support: NBRI receives support from institutional sources including the UK Government's Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF) as part of Queen Mary University of London's QR allocation. Government support is provided through various ministry and agency collaborations.

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NBRI is an independent research institute that provides battery and electrochemical energy storage services to industry, government, and academia. Its core offerings include battery testing, material characterization, prototyping, expert consultation, EV battery safety testing (in partnership with CARSURIN), and structured education and training programs such as Battery School and NBRI Academy. The institute also publishes the JBREV journal, operates the NBRI Press Store, and provides the interactive NBRI One Map ecosystem mapping platform.

Product overview

NBRI operates as a research institute offering battery technology services rather than a product company. The organization provides laboratory services including battery testing, material characterization, prototyping, and consultation. Key offerings include CARSURIN EV Battery Safety Testing for electric vehicle batteries, JBREV academic journal for battery research, NBRI Press Store for publications, Battery School as a monthly training program, NBRI Academy for advanced education, and NBRI One Map as an interactive research platform. These services collectively support Indonesia's battery and renewable energy ecosystem through research, education, and industry collaboration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Battery Testing Comprehensive laboratory battery testing services including performance testing, safety and abuse testing, battery cell performance testing, and battery pack assembly, conducted at NBRI's state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. Offered to industry players, academic institutions, and government bodies.
• Material Characterization Laboratory material characterization services supporting battery R&D across lithium-ion and beyond lithium-ion chemistries, providing structural, chemical, and electrochemical property analysis for researchers and industry partners.
• Prototyping Battery prototyping services enabling researchers and industry partners to develop and test new battery designs and configurations using NBRI's specialized facilities.
• Consultation Expert consultation services covering battery technology, EV battery development, energy storage systems, and battery manufacturing industry development for industry, academic, and government clients.
• CARSURIN EV Battery Safety Testing Specialized electric vehicle battery safety testing service provided in collaboration with CARSURIN, delivering comprehensive safety assessments for electric vehicle battery systems by combining NBRI's testing capabilities with CARSURIN's inspection and certification expertise.
• Battery School Training Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 110 publications and research projects delivered
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major and minor.

• Queen Mary University of LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBRI was established with support from Queen Mary University of London through the UK Government's Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF) QR allocation. Prof. Alan J. Drew serves as Co-Founder. The partnership provides international research credibility and collaborative R&D capabilities in electrochemical energy storage.
• Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources serves as Ministry Co-Host for the International Battery Summit (IBS) 2025, emphasizing the importance of downstreaming as part of the national economic transformation agenda. NBRI works closely with the ministry on battery and EV industry policy and development.
• Id BatteryflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerId Battery serves as Co-Host of the International Battery Summit 2025, with its Chairman Reynaldi Istanto serving as Co-Chair of IBS 2025. Muhammad Firmansyah serves as both Program Director of NBRI and Executive Director of Id Battery, creating strong institutional ties.
• Pamerindo IndonesiaflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPamerindo Indonesia serves as Co-Organizer of the International Battery Summit 2025, contributing to industrial connectivity and bringing together global industry players. Pamerindo is recognized for organizing trade events and supporting the growth of Indonesia's industrial sectors.
• Huayou IndonesiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuayou Indonesia serves as Platinum Sponsor of IBS 2025. As a major player in the global EV battery supply chain, Huayou Indonesia's sponsorship and participation underscores the cross-sectoral commitment to accelerating Indonesia's battery industry development.
• PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPT PLN (Persero) contributes as a sponsor of IBS 2025 and is involved in battery energy storage deployment in Indonesia. PLN and NBRI collaborate on energy storage research and deployment, contributing to Indonesia's energy transition goals.
• Huawei IndonesiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuawei contributes as a sponsor of IBS 2025, bringing its technology and telecommunications expertise to support the development of Indonesia's battery and energy storage ecosystem.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Indonesia)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs serves as Ministry Support for IBS 2025, emphasizing the energy diplomacy dimension of Indonesia's battery industry development through the South-South Nations Cooperation panel.
• Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming / BKPMflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming (BKPM) serves as Ministry Support for IBS 2025, aligning with Indonesia's downstream industrialization strategy for critical minerals and batteries.
• PPSDM KEBTKE (Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBRI collaborated with PPSDM KEBTKE (Center for Education and Training of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation) of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources to deliver Battery School November 2025 on Battery Energy Storage Systems, combining government training infrastructure with NBRI's technical expertise.
• PT Pamerindo IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBRI collaborated with PT Pamerindo Indonesia to provide scholarships for 10 vocational school (SMK) teachers in Banten to attend Battery School 2025, strengthening collaboration between industry and vocational education in battery technology.
• PT Astra OtopartsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPT Astra Otoparts is listed as a corporate partner of NBRI, representing Indonesia's automotive components industry with interests in EV battery technology and electric vehicle development.
• PT Aneka Tambang (Antam)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPT Aneka Tambang (Antam) is a corporate partner of NBRI and a key player in the ANTAM-IBC-CBL consortium developing an integrated EV battery industry ecosystem in Indonesia, aligned with NBRI's goal of supporting domestic battery manufacturing.
• Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndonesia Battery Corporation (IBC) is a corporate partner of NBRI and a key state-owned enterprise in the ANTAM-IBC-CBL consortium developing Indonesia's integrated EV battery industry ecosystem as a National Strategic Project.
• PT Krakatau SteelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPT Krakatau Steel is listed as an institutional partner of NBRI, with potential collaboration on battery materials and steel industry applications.
• PT Vale IndonesiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPT Vale Indonesia is a corporate partner of NBRI, contributing to battery raw material supply chain development with expertise in nickel processing for battery applications.
• PT TimahminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPT Timah is listed as a corporate partner of NBRI, representing Indonesia's state-owned tin producer with potential applications in battery materials.
• INALUM (Indonesia Asahan Aluminium)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINALUM is listed as a corporate partner of NBRI, representing Indonesia's state-owned aluminium producer with interests in battery materials and energy-intensive industries.
• SKK Migas (Upstream Oil and Gas Special Task Force)minorOthersSKK Migas (Satuan Kerja Khusus Minyak dan Gas Bumi) has members affiliated with NBRI, representing the upstream oil and gas sector's interest in energy transition and battery storage applications.
• CARSURINcoreTechnology or IntegrationNBRI offers CARSURIN EV Battery Safety Testing services through its platform, combining NBRI's testing capabilities with CARSURIN's inspection and certification expertise for comprehensive EV battery safety assessments.
• Skill Development Center (SDC) BantenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSkill Development Center (SDC) Banten supports NBRI's Battery School programs by connecting vocational education with industry needs, helping bridge the skills gap in battery technology for the Banten region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Argonne National Laboratory: U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory operating the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR). Argonne is a global leader in battery R&D with substantial funding and far larger research output, competing with NBRI for corporate partnerships and academic talent in the battery space.
• TÜV SÜD: Global testing, inspection, and certification giant with extensive battery testing and certification services. TÜV SÜD is a much larger incumbent in the same battery testing/inspection space where NBRI operates, particularly relevant to NBRI's CARSURIN partnership work.
• Bureau Veritas: International testing, inspection and certification company with significant battery and EV testing capabilities. Bureau Veritas competes with NBRI's battery testing services, particularly for automotive and industrial clients operating in Southeast Asia.
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL): U.S. national laboratory focused on renewable energy and energy efficiency research, including battery storage systems. NREL competes with NBRI for international collaborations and corporate engagement in battery technology development.

Direct peers

• CIC energiGUNE: Basque Country-based energy research cooperative specializing in electrochemical energy storage, particularly batteries. CIC energiGUNE operates a similar model to NBRI as a non-profit research consortium with industry and government backing, focusing on battery materials research, testing, and training.
• Fraunhofer ISI: German applied research institute specializing in energy storage and battery technology, with similar consulting, testing, and industry collaboration services. Fraunhofer ISI is one of Europe's leading battery research institutions, comparable to NBRI in mission and structure.
• CARSURIN: Indonesian inspection, testing, and certification company that partners with NBRI to deliver EV battery safety testing services. CARSURIN is a direct peer in the Indonesian testing and certification market, particularly in energy and battery-related inspection services.

Others

• Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC): Indonesian state-owned enterprise leading the ANTAM-IBC-CBL consortium to build the country's integrated EV battery ecosystem. IBC is a strategic partner of NBRI and represents the commercial counterpart to NBRI's research and coordination role in Indonesia's battery industry.
• Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (BRIN): Indonesian national research and innovation agency that hosts NBRI's headquarters at the Puspiptek technology complex in Serpong. BRIN is the broader research ecosystem that NBRI operates within, with overlapping mandates in materials science and energy research.

Regional players

• Id Battery: Indonesian battery industry association and industry consortium focused on supporting domestic battery manufacturing. Id Battery is closely tied to NBRI through shared leadership and co-hosting of IBS, serving as the commercial industry counterpart to NBRI's research mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NBRI_Indonesia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4yAjk-5CTIQtu30r4OPHmg/featured?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/National-Battery-Research-Institute-NBRI-103242624821963
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-battery-research-institute
• Instagraminstagram.com/nbri.indonesia

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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