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Critical Material Innovation, Efficiency, and Alternatives is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI). This funding opportunity aims to build a secure domestic supply of critical minerals from sources across the United States, including ore deposits, mine and industrial waste, and recycled materials.
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Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation | Department of Energy Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE's) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) is advancing America's critical minerals supply chains and accelerating next-generation energy technologies to strengthen our nation’s energy security and power our future.
CMEI aims to: Enable the American mineral, mining, and extractive industries to return to dominance and ensure a stable U.S. mineral/metal supply chain. Lead the world in metals, mining, materials science, magnets, batteries, and innovation through R&D at our National Lab, intergovernmental agencies, and collaboration with private-sector partners.
Drive growth, efficiency and innovation in U.S.-based manufacturing and the workforce-education programs necessary to meet today and tomorrow’s energy and manufacturing challenges. Steward federal resources to reduce the cost of energy for everyday Americans. Enable forums and resources to share energy innovations with industry, governments and everyday Americans.
Develop the systems and research needed for nationwide standards, certifications and validations for buildings, appliances, manufacturing, and energy efficiency. Maintain our position as the global leaders of next generation energy systems, vehicle technologies, fuels, chemicals and other materials needed for energy production on land, sea, air and space.
Critical Minerals, Materials, & Manufacturing The Office of Critical Minerals, Materials, and Manufacturing (CM3) will accelerate mining activities, diversify supply chains for critical minerals and metals, expand battery and magnet research, stimulate innovation in processing and metallurgy, and facilitate the recycling of black mass, battery materials, and other critical minerals.
The Office of Energy Technology (E-Tech) will continue to lead the world in research and development for cutting-edge energy and transportation technologies, fuels, chemicals, and hydropower. This office will also drive the commercialization and deployment of technologies that enhance energy networks across the United States and reduce the cost of energy for American ratepayers.
Innovation, Affordability, & Consumer Choice The Office of Innovation, Affordability, and Consumer Choice (IACC) will exercise DOE’s appliance standards and building codes authority, with an emphasis on fact-based analysis, process transparency, and consumer choice and affordability. The office also oversees and manages multiple state and community energy and weatherization programs.
This office will promote innovation and the adoption of new and beneficial technologies for buildings and industrial applications. The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) delivers projects at scale in partnership with the private sector to accelerate deployment and market adoption.
DOE’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation Announces Winners of Lithium-Ion Recycling Prize Breakthrough Contest DOE Extends the Comment Period on Proposed Process Rule Updates DOE Launches Initial Screening Application for Critical Mineral and Material Funding Promoting Affordability and Consumer Choice Promoting Affordability and Consumer Choice Trump Administration Moves to Permanently End Green New Scam Appliance Mandates Assistant Secretary of Energy Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Associate Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Deputy Assistant Secretary for Critical Minerals, Materials, and Manufacturing Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Technology Deputy Assistant Secretary for Innovation, Affordability and Consumer Choice Deputy Assistant Secretary for National Battery Strategy See the CMEI Organizational Chart Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Advanced Mining and Mineral Production Technologies Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Clean Energy Demonstrations Federal Energy Management Program Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Integrated Energy Systems State and Community Energy Programs Transportation Technologies U.S. Navy photo by Sarah Peterson CMEI invests in research and development to lower the cost of energy technologies, protect the private sector from financial risk, and strengthen our power system.
Funding is awarded through an open, competitive process hosted primarily on the DOE Funding Opportunity eXCHANGE. Assortment of raw mineral ores Are you looking for funding for a project to advance our nation’s energy infrastructure or critical minerals mining and refining? Manufacturing technicians review data.
CMEI partners with individuals and organizations to accelerate U.S. energy technologies, workforce development, industrial innovation, and economic growth. Whether you are a researcher, entrepreneur, job seeker, homeowner, student, or manufacturer, there is a path available for collaborating with CMEI.
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Critical Material Innovation, Efficiency, and Alternatives is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Films and coatings for circular packaging is sponsored by European Commission — Horizon Europe. Expected Outcome: Successful proposals will contribute to the Circular Economy Action Plan, the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation. Projects results are expected to contribute to the following expected outcomes: Wider availability of bio-based films and coatings for packaging products. Improved technical performances of packaging products compared to fossil based and/or bio-based benchmarks. Improved circularity of packaging products against specified market benchmarks taking into account production, use and EoL. Scope: Many research projects have focused on developing and piloting bio-based coatings and films for application in food and non-food packaging. When targeting packaging, a primary challenge is achieving adequate barrier properties (against oxygen, moisture, grease and volatiles), as bio-based materials are typically more hydrophilic than conventional plastics like PE or PET. Processing methods, including bio-based coating deposition, face scalability and reproducibility issues. Coatings must adhere well to substrates while maintaining technical properties and not hindering sustainable EoL. Printability is another concern, as bio-based surfaces can cause ink issues like smudging or poor adhesion. Durability under stress and operating conditions is still a challenge for certain bio-based applications. Finally, design for sustainability and sustainable EoL are critical to reduce over-packaging, avoid littering and increase circularity, according to the principles set out in the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation . Proposals under this topic should: Demonstrate (at least TRL 6) innovative technologies for obtaining bio-based films and/or coatings suitable for improving performance of packaging products. Both food and non-food packaging are in scope. At least one non-food packaging application should be addressed. While coatings and films must be bio-based, any (bio-based and/or non-bio based) material is in scope as a substrate. Demonstrate (at least TRL 6) the applicability of the developed solution(s) in the manufacturing of packaging product prototypes, ensuring compatibility with industrial packaging manufacturing processes. Assess targeted products properties according to the intended application(s) under conditions occurring during the use phases, including transport and storage. Such properties may include mechanical, barrier, surface properties, resistance to low or high temperatures, weathering, moisture and/or corrosion; compatibility with food contact requirements (when addressing food packaging), printability. Apply the eco-design principles, in line with the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation , to reduce overpackaging and enable/facilitate sustainable at EoL. Test the selected EoL alternatives (at TRL 5 and above). Circular EoL includes mechanical, chemical and/or enzymatic recycling, and composting and their possible combinations. Re-use and remanufacturing are also in scope when compatible with the application and common practices. Landfilling or incineration are out of scope. In addition to the specific requirements applicable for the type of action, as described in section 2.2.3.1 of the CBE JU Annual Work Programme 2026 [1] , proposals under this topic should: As part of the multi-actor approach (MAA), involve end users and engage consumers (when applicable) starting from the early stages to assess market acceptance of the targeted end-products and incorporate insights into product development. Assess the compatibility with the regulatory framework, in particular the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUP) and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), identify opportunities for bio-based products and/or potential bottlenecks and provide recommendations for addressing them. Include a task to apply the SSbD framework, developed by the European Commission for the assessment of targeted bio-based films and coatings. For Programme areas: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness, Food, Bioeconomy Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment, Bio-based Innovation Systems in the EU Bioeconomy, Horizon Europe (HORIZON) Keywords: Applied and industrial chemistry, Composites (including laminates, reinforced plastics, cermets, combined natural and synthetic fibre fabrics filled composites), Materials engineering (biomaterials, metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, etc.), Polymers and plastics, bio-based coatings, bio-based films, circular packaging, eco-design, end of life, food packaging, non-food packaging, recycling, safe and sustainable by design, STEP-Biotech
SBIR/STTR Topic 5: Critical Minerals and Materials Innovation is sponsored by Department of Energy (DOE). This Phase II opportunity supports eligible technologies originally associated with subtopics under Topic Area 5 of the DOE SBIR FY24 Phase I Release 2 opportunity. Projects should build on prior DOE-supported research and present a feasible plan for prototype development, technical validation, market entry, customer acquisition, strategic partnerships, and long-term competitive advantage. This is a Phase II opportunity, requiring completion of a qualifying DOE SBIR/STTR Phase I, Phase II, or follow-on Phase II award in FY24 or FY25. Projects focus on critical minerals and materials innovation, which can include rare earth recovery and potentially AI process control.
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