Raw Materials
As the world moves towards a greener future, we are changing the demand profile on certain raw materials. At the same, world population rises, resulting in an ever-increasing demand for energy and products which puts gradual pressure on raw materials (and their supply chains), contributing to the generation of more and more waste.
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We believe the chemical and industrial biotechnology community can play a key role in enabling the transition to a Net Zero in the UK, whilst also providing technology solutions to enable a more Circular Economy. Two key areas we have been working in recently are:
- Enabling the UK chemical supply chain for Electric Vehicle Batteries
- Developing a Capability Map for develop the key process technologies required to convert alternative feedstocks into chemical products.
Our team has deep sector expertise that can support you in solving challenges related to Raw Materials and Waste Valorisation. We are working with organisations across the UK to accelerate the transition to Net Zero, supporting innovators develop chemical and industrial biotech solutions, that can help enable a more circular economy.
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India – UK Collaborative R&D for industrial sustainability
Opens: 31/05/2023 Closes: 06/09/2023
UK registered organisations can share up to £5m to develop PEMD or sustainable foundation industries innovation with Indian partners.
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Faraday Battery Challenge Round 6: Feasibility Studies
Opens: 16/05/2023 Closes: 12/07/2023
Up to £10m is available to demonstrate or accelerate state of the art battery technologies in the UK, grow the supply chain & increase UK competitiveness.
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Faraday Battery Challenge Round 6: collaborative R&D
Opens: 16/05/2023 Closes: 16/07/2023
Up to £10m is available to demonstrate or accelerate state of the art battery technologies in the UK, grow the supply chain & increase UK competitiveness.
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SBRI: UKAEA Fusion industry challenges prototype development
Opens: 25/05/2023 Closes: 19/07/2023
Organisations can apply for a share of up to £5.6m to develop solutions for fusion fuel cycle services which use Lithium.
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Critical materials for magnets: Strand 1, feasibility studies
Opens: 11/04/2023 Closes: 21/06/2023
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £5 million for innovative projects that stimulate growth in the rare earth elements (REE) critical materials supply chain. This funding is from Innovate UKs CLIMATES programme.
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Critical materials for magnets: Strand 2, mid- and late-stage R&D
Opens: 11/04/2023 Closes: 21/06/2023
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £5 million for innovative projects that stimulate growth in the rare earth elements (REE) critical materials supply chain. This funding is from Innovate UK’s CLIMATES programme.
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Circular Critical Materials Supply Chain Event - Webinar
The Circular Critical Materials Supply Chains programme will support the development of resilient UK based supply chains for Rare Earth Elements, with a focus on primary (mine to magnet) and secondary (End of Life to magnet) supply chains.Innovate UK KTN will be hosting an online competition briefing on 5th April, 10.00 – 11.30 and an in-person networking event on 19th April, 10.00 – 16.00.
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Circular Critical Materials Supply Chain Event - Webinar
The Circular Critical Materials Supply Chains programme will support the development of resilient UK based supply chains for Rare Earth Elements, with a focus on primary (mine to magnet) and secondary (End of Life to magnet) supply chains.Innovate UK KTN will be hosting an online competition briefing on 5th April, 10.00 – 11.30 and an in-person networking event on 19th April, 10.00 – 16.00.
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Related News
01/03/2023
The UK’s changing rare earth landscape
Could bacteria, ionic liquids and electronic waste help build the UK supply chains and resilience for EVs, wind turbines and laptops?
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19/10/2022
Findings from the Innovate UK Global Expert Mission on Critical Materials
In May 2022, as part of Innovate UK’s Global Expert Missions Programme commissioned by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) with funding from the Global Research and Innovation Programme (GRIP), a team of UK experts led by Innovate UK KTN visited Canada and the US to improve our understanding of the research and innovation landscape in the field of critical materials.