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NSF STRIDE Tech Metal Transformation Challenge

STRIDE Ventures: Tech Metal Transformation Challenge

Funds United States solutions that recover critical metals from waste and industrial residues through applied research.

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About

The Tech Metal Transformation Challenge is the inaugural competition from STRIDE Ventures, an NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships initiative operated by Start2 Group. The challenge was co-designed with Germany's SPRIND federal innovation agency and is partnered with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, IBM, and Aurubis. It targets the recovery and recycling of critical metal…

What this grant funds

Recovery and recycling of critical metals from domestic e-waste, spent batteries, and industrial residues using biological, chemical, and physical-mechanical methods.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.34 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.nsf.gov