This grant funds pump-priming research projects that explore, test, and validate disruptive technologies and methodologies for sustainable extraction, processing, recovery, reprocessing, recycling, and re-mining of critical and growth minerals. Projects must demonstrate technical feasibility and assess commercial, environmental, socio-economic, and regulatory viability, supporting UK Advanced Manufacturing and aiming to transform mineral value chains.
Open to UK research organisations eligible for UKRI funding, including public sector, non-profit, and private sector entities. Applications from individuals at any career stage are welcome, with encouragement for interdisciplinary and collaborative projects. International co-leads from Norway are al
