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Advancing solutions for critical mineral production and recycling

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205627Grant

Response Deadline01/07/2027, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The Natural Environment Research Council, under UK Research and Innovation, is soliciting proposals for the Advancing solutions for critical mineral production and recycling project. This initiative is part of the 20 million pound UKRI Critical Minerals: From Research to Industry programme, which aims to strengthen the United Kingdom's end-to-end critical and growth minerals value chain. The scope focuses on accelerating the development and validation of transformative solutions for the sustainable extraction, processing, recovery, reprocessing, recycling, and re-mining of these minerals. The investment is structured in two distinct phases. Phase 1 consists of an open call for pump-priming projects with a duration of 12 months. Phase 2 is a closed call available only to successful Phase 1 participants, providing additional funding for 24 months to further accelerate the most promising technologies and methodologies. Proposals will be evaluated by a panel of independent experts based on the applicants' capability to deliver the research, with specific consideration given to the applicant's career stage to ensure a fair assessment of skills and expertise. The solicitation was posted on October 13, 2026, with a response deadline of January 7, 2027.

General Info

UKRI funding for sustainable critical mineral production, processing, and recycling research projects.

Agency

UK Research and Innovation → Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

2

Combined Facilities List

16 pages · specifications

Low

NERC Advancing Solutions for Critical Mineral Production and Recycling Equality Impact Assessment

equality-impact-assessment

Low

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Timeline

PostedOct 13

Contract opportunity posted

Response DeadlineJan 7

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

01/07/2027, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 3 months

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AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

Contacts2 people available

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Organization / AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

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