Critical Minerals Government Funding for Startups

​Event Description

​The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced $1 billion in new funding to strengthen domestic critical minerals supply chains including mining, processing, recycling, and advanced manufacturing.

​Join us to hear directly from the leaders shaping these programs and learn how startups can engage with DOE initiatives and funding opportunities.

• ​Dr. Charles Werth, Program Director at ARPA-E

• ​Dr. Randal Thomas, Minerals Division, Director, DOE-FE

• ​Dr. Liz Dennett, Founder and CEO, Endolith

​What you’ll learn
• Key details from the DOE’s $1B funding announcement
• How to navigate DOE programs and application processes
• How public funding can attract follow-on private investment

​Who should attend
Startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators in:
• Mining and mineral processing
• Materials recovery and recycling
• Battery materials and energy storage
• Supply chain technology and manufacturing