Apply for funding for ASU Center for Clean Energy Materials seed projects by Jan. 20

The ASU Center for Clean Energy Materials, or CCEM, was established through funding by the U.S. Department of Energy to create the capabilities and know-how to accelerate research and development in the production, processing, use and recycling of critical minerals for batteries. CCEM will strengthen the domestic clean energy materials supply chain through science and technology innovation.

CCEM is soliciting proposals which seek to develop new pathways to producing critical materials for batteries, reduce the use of critical materials in batteries, test less-critical replacement materials in batteries and investigate new critical-material recovery methods through battery recycling. Seed projects may start at any technology readiness level. They may begin a new research topic or enhance or expand an ongoing research topic. In all cases, they should aim to produce impactful publications related to batteries and critical minerals, advance battery technology and reduce dependence on unstable supply chains and enable follow-on proposals for larger awards or partnerships. The seed projects must be six months in duration and have a total-direct-cost budget of $50,000. It is anticipated that six awards will be made in response to this funding opportunity announcement, or FOA.

The proposal deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Please read more in the attached FOA and apply on InfoReady. If you have any questions, contact Sean Jones at [email protected].