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Critical Minerals Accelerator

£25 million to scale up UK extraction, processing and recycling of critical minerals.

The Critical Minerals Accelerator backs companies that are close to commercialising a critical minerals technology but are stuck proving the unit economics. It covers extraction, midstream processing and recycling, for every mineral on the UK's 2024 Criticality Assessment.

Projects should sit at technology readiness level 6 to 8 — pilot to pre-commercial, or demonstrator heading for commercialisa

Climate TechEnergy TechAdvanced ManufacturingAdvanced Materials

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Source: www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk