Critical Minerals and Materials (CM) are essential to a wide range of advanced technologies and play a key role in delivering the UK’s economic, environmental, and Net Zero goals
The £15m Circular Critical Materials Supply Chains (CLIMATES) Programme was established in early 2023 to support the growth of the Rare Earth Element (REE) and Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM) supply chains in the UK, through targeted innovation funding and associated activities.
Following the updated Criticality Assessment in late 2024 that expanded the list of Critical Minerals to 34, in 2025 the CLIMATES programme is exploring the opportunities in the wider Critical Materials space.
This Critical Materials Innovation Café webinar series is bringing together the UK’s Critical Materials community—facilitating discussion, sharing insights, and helping shape the future direction of the CLIMATES programme.
Why attend?
- Learn about innovation and funding opportunities across REEs, REPMs and the wider list of CMs
- Inform the future direction of the CLIMATES programme
- Connect with like-minded innovators and potential collaborators in the CM space
Dates:
- 13th August 11am-noon: “Innovation Opportunities in the REE Value Chain”
- 10th September 11am-noon: “Beyond REEs: The 2024 UK CM list”
- 8th October 11am-noon: “Innovation Opportunities for CMs in key UK industries”
Format: 20-30 minutes of presentation followed by 30-40 minutes of Q&A and discussion.