Nevada Tech Hub

About Nevada Tech Hub

The Nevada Lithium Batteries and Other EV Material Loop (Nevada Tech Hub), led by the University of Nevada, Reno, aims to build a self-sustaining and globally competitive full lithium lifecycle cluster, spanning extraction, processing, manufacturing, and recycling. With a foundation of rich sources of lithium and materials essential to electrification, the Nevada Tech Hub is working to align and coordinate its innovation and economic development activities with established companies, startups, education, and workforce development organizations to enable this region to become a global lithium leader.

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Energy Storage & Batteries Electric Vehicles (EVs) Recycling Mining & Geology Cleantech & Renewable Energy Energy Management & Efficiency Manufacturing Supply Chain Management

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The Nevada Lithium Batteries and Other EV Material Loop (Nevada Tech Hub) is addressing the challenge of developing a comprehensive, self-sustaining lithium lifecycle cluster in Nevada. By focusing on the entire lithium value chain—from extraction and processing to manufacturing and recycling—the Tech Hub aims to position Nevada as a global leader in lithium supply and sustainable electrification. The initiative seeks to align innovation with economic development by enhancing workforce skills through partnerships with educational institutions and industry, promoting STEM careers, and ensuring equitable participation from Native and Indigenous communities. This holistic approach will fortify the region's role in the critical lithium supply chain and drive sustainable growth in the electrification sector.

Traction information

- 1.5%: The Silver Peak Lithium Mine in Esmeralda County met approximately 1.5% of global lithium demand in 2020, highlighting Nevada's significant role in the global lithium supply.
- 65%: Global automotive lithium-ion battery demand grew by 65% in just one year, reaching 550 GWh in 2022, illustrating the rapid expansion of the EV and battery sectors.
- $90B-$130B: Total economic output in the U.S. lithium battery and EV materials sector is projected to reach between $90 billion and $130 billion by 2030, underscoring the sector's substantial economic potential.

Milestones

July 2022

Biden-Harris Administration’s Tech Hubs Program Awards Approximately $21 Million to Nevada Tech Hub to Strengthen the Region’s Capacity as a Global Leader in Lithium Batteries and Electric Vehicle Materials

See press release here: https://www.eda.gov/news/press-release/2024/07/02/Nevada-Tech-Hub

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