Telescope Innovations Conditionally Approved for up to $3.36 M in Government Funding to Advance Lithium Processing Technology

Executive Summary

• Telescope Innovations Corp. received up to CAD $3.36 million in Canadian government funding to advance its lithium processing technologies.
• The funding consists of a conditional CAD $3.04 million grant from Natural Resources Canada’s CMRDD program for scaling the DualPure™ low‑temperature lithium sulphide process, and up to CAD $319,200 from NRC IRAP for the ReCRFT™ lithium carbonate crystallization technology aimed at battery recycling.
• The support is tied to a consortium project with UKRI and aligns with Canada’s G7 Critical Minerals Action Plan, positioning Telescope to accelerate commercialization of high‑purity lithium sulphide and circular lithium supply solutions.

Key Details

• Total Funding: Up to CAD $3.36 million.
• NRC IRAP Component: Up to CAD $319,200 for R&D on ReCRFT™ (lithium carbonate crystallization) for battery recycling applications; part of a Canada‑UK consortium under the UKRI critical minerals initiative.
• NRCan CMRDD Component: Conditional approval of CAD $3.04 million to scale‑up and pilot DualPure™ (low‑temperature lithium sulphide process).
• Purpose of Funding:
• Demonstrate ReCRFT™ technology for recycling lithium carbonate from waste streams.
• Scale and pilot DualPure™ to produce high‑purity lithium sulphide, a key ingredient for next‑generation solid‑state batteries.
• Strategic Context:
• Aligns with the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ meeting outcomes and Canada’s Critical Minerals Action Plan.
• Supports building a resilient, domestic supply chain for critical battery materials and reduces environmental impact of lithium production.
• Quotes:
• Henry Dubina (CEO): Emphasized that the funding accelerates translation of Canadian technology into real‑world processes supporting the clean‑energy transition.
• Minister Tim Hodgson: Highlighted confidence in Telescope’s work as part of G7 critical minerals collaboration.
• Claude Guay (Parliamentary Secretary): Stressed R&D’s role in Canada’s leadership on critical minerals and international partnerships.

Notable Quotes

• “These investments will allow us to turn innovation into impact for this emerging industry,” – Henry Dubina, CEO.
• “Research and development are at the heart of building resilient and sustainable critical mineral supply chains,” – Minister Tim Hodgson.