UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine Secures $160M NSF Award for Domestic EV Battery Material Production

The Critical Materials Crossroads Engine, spearheaded by the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), has been awarded up to $160 million by the US National Science Foundation. This significant funding aims to establish a regional ecosystem in the U.S. for producing essential metals and advanced materials crucial for electric vehicle batteries, semiconductors, and other high-tech applications. The initiative seeks to reduce the nation's reliance on imported critical minerals for EV manufacturing.