IN BRIEF: Ilika secures further grant funding for Goliath batteries

Ilika PLC - Romsey, England-based solid-state battery technology company - Receives further grant support to manufacture the first Goliath A-Sample batteries for automotive applications. Grant is provided from the newly launched Demonstrate fund, facilitated by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK, in a 12-month, £3 million collaboration programme, of which Ilika will receive around £1.3 million in grant funding. The programme, which will commence on August 1, will see Ilika partner with HSSMI, a UK based manufacturing consultancy and utilise the electrode production lines at the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre. ‘The next 12 months promise to be fast-paced and transformational for Goliath and Ilika,’ says Ilika Chief Executive Graeme Purdy.

Current stock price: 42.50 pence, closed up 9.0% in London on Tuesday

12-month changed: up 57%

Copyright 2025 Alliance News Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Ways to help you invest your money

Our investment accounts

Put your money to work with our range of investment accounts. Choose from ISAs, pensions, and more.

Need some investment ideas?

Let us give you a hand choosing investments. From managed funds to favourite picks, we’re here to help.

Read our expert tips and insights

Our investment experts share their knowledge on how to keep your money working hard across the markets.