Industry/Technology: AI (Artificial Intelligence), ecology, energy, mining
Region – Australia and Oceania
The Rio Tinto & Founders Factory Mining Accelerator invites early-stage mining technology startups to apply. This four-month accelerator program supports innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and environmental sustainability of mineral extraction.
Focus areas
- Geological exploration and digital deposit modeling.
- Metallurgical processing and recovery enhancement: innovative methods for ore processing, beneficiation, and metal extraction.
- Waste and water resource management.
- New approaches to mine design and production planning.
- Development and application of advanced materials for the mining and metallurgical industries.
- Environmentally sustainable mining methods.
Eligibility criteria
- Early-stage startups (Pre-seed, Seed)
- Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- Technologies ready for testing at real Rio Tinto operating sites
- Startups interested in collaboration with Rio Tinto
Prizes
- Investment support.
- Access to investors and corporate partners.
- Pilot projects at real industrial facilities.
- Hands-on collaboration with engineering and production teams.
- Go-to-market and scaling support.
- Expert advisory across technical, commercial, and operational areas.
- International market access through partner networks.