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Supra Elemental Recovery Inc. has launched with a $250,000 investment from the UT Seed Fund to recover critical minerals from U.S. waste sources. The startup's technology targets minerals such as cobalt and lithium, essential for semiconductors and batteries, and aims to improve domestic supply chains while reducing foreign reliance.

Founders include notable UT inventors who developed a 3D-printed cartridge to filter materials at the molecular level using simple solvents. This innovation provides a scalable solution to retrieve valuable elements from millions of tons of waste produced annually in the U.S.