Rio Tinto and Imperial:

The Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials, a groundbreaking $150 million initiative, stands as a premier example of how industry and academia can unite to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.  

As the founding partner, Rio Tinto's investment is not merely philanthropic; it is a strategic decision to secure its future in a rapidly evolving, net-zero economy. The Centre's mission is to accelerate the development of sustainable technologies for materials crucial to the energy transition, starting with the copper challenge. 

For Rio Tinto, this partnership provides unparalleled access to Imperial's world-leading researchers, innovative solutions, and a direct channel to a global network of top-tier academic institutions.

Imperial College London is the ideal convening partner for such a project due to its renowned Enterprise ecosystem and its unique position at the intersection of science, technology, engineering, medicine, and business. Its proven ability to foster interdisciplinary research, protect intellectual property, and translate fundamental science into commercially viable solutions makes it a low-risk, high-reward partner.

By engaging with Imperial, companies from any sector can leverage this powerful ecosystem to co-create solutions, influence the next generation of talent, and gain a strategic advantage by being at the forefront of technological innovation and sustainable business practices.