This program funds industry-led partnerships to prototype and pilot processing technologies for critical minerals and materials, including rare earth magnet supply chains, semiconductor materials like gallium and silicon carbide, cost-competitive lithium extraction, and recovery from byproducts. Projects aim to advance toward domestic commercialization within three to seven years, leveraging DOE investments and facilities. A Teaming Partner List supports consortium formation.
Eligibility criteria are not specified for this funding opportunity.
