Circular Materials

About the Nominee

Circular Materials is a forward-thinking deep tech scale up focused on the efficient recovery and valorization of heavy metals, precious metals, and critical raw materials (CRMs) from industrial waste streams. Our proprietary, low-carbon-intensity SRM extraction technology—based on advanced hydrothermal processes and Supercritical Water Precipitation—enables over 99% recovery efficiency. We serve a wide range of large and rapidly growing industrial sectors, effectively recovering valuable SRMs (Secondary Raw Materials) from metal-rich industrial wastewater and select forms of solid industrial waste streams such as black mass from end-of-life batteries. Our Mission is to provide high-grade critical materials recovered from local waste streams to build a resilient, low-carbon circular economy. Humanity’s increasing dependence on CRMs, along with the social, environmental, and geopolitical challenges tied to the global energy transition and our expanding digital economy, demands innovative solutions. Our technologies are designed to optimize production processes, reduce operating costs, and improve environmental performance—enhancing our clients' competitiveness and their contribution to a sustainable future. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and fostering a collaborative, systemic approach, we are working hard to transform the raw materials sector into a sustainable, circular industry. We are motivated by a vision of the world in which critical materials essential to modern society are locally recovered and perpetually reintegrated into the global economy. Join us in revolutionizing the raw materials sector and contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future.