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"Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to advance innovations from bench-scale to prototype-scale with a clear pathway toward pilot-scale demonstration and commercialization in critical materials.
Focus areas include the recovery and production of critical materials (including rare earths) from scrap and secondary sources, refining and alloying of semiconductor materials, and direct lithium extraction and processing technologies. It emphasizes industry partnerships, techno-economic analysis/life cycle assessment validation, and commercialization pathways.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses and other entities with a strong emphasis on industry partnerships. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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