U to Launch Groundbreaking DARPA-backed Critical Minerals Testbed
May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 20 -- The University of Utah issued the following news release:
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U to launch groundbreaking DARPA-backed critical minerals testbed
The Strategic Materials Accelerator & Research Testbed (SMART) initiative will provide a first-of-its-kind testing ecosystem to accelerate breakthrough technologies for rare earth elements and strengthen domestic supply chains.
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The University of Utah is partnering wi . . .
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U to launch groundbreaking DARPA-backed critical minerals testbed
The Strategic Materials Accelerator & Research Testbed (SMART) initiative will provide a first-of-its-kind testing ecosystem to accelerate breakthrough technologies for rare earth elements and strengthen domestic supply chains.
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The University of Utah is partnering wi . . .