The University of Nevada, Reno held a signing ceremony today in recognition of its memorandum of understanding with Vallée de la Transition énergétique (VTE). The memorandum will foster cooperative relationships between the Nevada Lithium Batteries and Other Electric Vehicle Materials Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Nevada Tech Hub) and the VTE, a collaborative proposal within Quebec dedicated to the development of energy sources such as batteries, the electrification of transport, hydrogen, and the decarbonization of industry and heavy transport.
The agreement will support collaboration in the areas of teaching, research, faculty and student exchange, staff development and cultural exchange. Other planned activities will include the development and execution of a start-up exchange, joint research in the areas of recycling strategies, workforce training, and public safety, and academic programming.
The Nevada Tech Hub, led by UNR UCED, part of the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business, was awarded approximately $21 million to lead initiatives to strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state. Learn more about the Nevada Tech Hub at https://bit.ly/41uPx4j