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Critical Minerals September 15, 2025

Canada’s Critical Mineral Push is Fueling New Entrepreneurial Pathways in 2025

Federal and provincial investments in critical mineral strategies are creating opportunities for innovators in sustainable extraction, battery recycling, and supply chain solutions. This rapidly evolving sector is drawing interest from researchers and early-stage entrepreneurs alike.
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Canada’s Critical Mineral Push is Fueling New Entrepreneurial Pathways in 2025
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The Canadian Foundation for Innovation and Research [CFIR] supports this momentum through scholarships that connect students to in-demand fields, research grants that drive entrepreneurship-focused projects, and seed funding that helps founders scale their mineral supply chain innovations.

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