Sustainable Technologies for Steel Manufacturing Grant
This grant funds university teams to research and develop innovative, sustainable steel manufacturing technologies focused on decarbonization and carbon capture, in partnership with industry mentors.
Funder: Association for Iron & Steel Technology
Due Dates: June 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to US$30,000 per award for a one-year project; typically one award annually.
Summary: Supports North American university teams in developing sustainable steel manufacturing technologies, with emphasis on decarbonization and carbon capture.
Key Information: No overhead costs allowed; industry mentor required; student engagement is a major evaluation criterion.
Description
This annual grant challenges teams from engineering, scientific, and mathematical departments at North American universities to propose innovative projects in sustainable technologies for steel manufacturing. Key focus areas include decarbonization, CO₂ reduction, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). The program aims to foster collaboration between academia and the steel industry, support faculty in promoting sustainable manufacturing, and engage students in steel sector research and career pathways. Selected teams will partner with an industry mentor and are expected to deliver a detailed project report and presentation at the end of the grant period.
