UAF seeks state support for $160M NSF Critical Minerals Accelerator to spur Alaskan R&D and jobs University of Alaska Fairbanks representatives said their NSF Regional Innovation Engines proposal would bring up to $160 million over 10 years to advance critical‑minerals R&D, requested a $3 million per‑year state commitment to strengthen the application, and described industry partners’ $300 million in in‑kind contributions and early projects such as recoveries at Pogo and Red Dog stockpiles.

UAF's groundbreaking proposal for the Alaska Critical Minerals Accelerator could unlock $160 million to boost R&D and jobs across the state!

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