Canada-UK critical minerals information session and virtual networking events

Registration is now open for 3 upcoming events, jointly hosted by Innovate UK (part of UK Research and Innovation) and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). These events are in support of the Canada-UK collaborative call for proposals on critical minerals sustainability and circularity.

The call for proposals is open to Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), NRC researchers and other Canadian collaborators (research institutes, universities, government laboratories, and research and technology organizations) who wish to collaborate on research and development projects with U.K. partners in the area of critical minerals.

Event details and registration

November 15 and 16, 2023 from 11 am to 2 pm (EST) – Virtual networking events

These virtual matchmaking events will provide interested participants with an opportunity to network, discuss project ideas, and form project consortiums. Register for these events.

November 23, 2023 from 11 am to 1 pm (EST) – Information session

This information session will provide interested participants with detailed information on the scope of the call for proposals and the application process. Register for the event.

Please visit the links above to register and create an online profile. Note that participant profiles will be visible to all who are interested in this collaboration opportunity.

Contact us

• For SMEs: Tamara Kononoff at Tamara.Kononoff@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
• For NRC researchers and other Canadian collaborators: Mireille Goulet at Mireille.Goulet@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
• For general enquiries: NRC IRAP International Office at irap.international.pari@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Important: Creating a profile on these platforms does not constitute a registration for the call for proposals. Applicants have until December 13, 2023 to register for the call for proposals. For details, please consult the Canada-UK collaborative call for proposals on critical minerals sustainability and circularity.