A clean energy future starts in Nevada

We are working to complete Nevada’s “Lithium Loop” – a lithium economy that includes extraction, processing, battery manufacturing and recycling. This supports quality jobs and economic growth while building a resilient, sustainable future.

The Lithium Loop starts here

Creating a circular battery economy 

Nevada Tech Hub is a consortium of government, industry, education and nonprofit organizations all aligning toward a common goal: leverage Nevada’s rich natural resources and develop a full-spectrum lithium economy within the state.

Workforce Development

Collaborating with government, industry and education institutions to increase edification and improve access to training that prepares individuals to meet future workforce demands.

Indigenous Relations

Through the development of Native Nations Center, under the Office of Indigenous Relations, working to ensure Indigenous communities are actively engaged in workforce development opportunities and collaboratively building pathways to employment.

Supply Chain Optimization

Assessing Nevada’s lithium supply chain to pinpoint gaps and identify targeted solutions.

In the news

Group photo of the 2024 Native LEAD participants with President Brian Sandoval.

Native American students invited to experience life on campus

Registration is open for Native Learn, Empower, Achieve, Dream program, July 6 – 10, 2025

Nevada Tech Hub team at NCET awards in front of a decorative NCET sign.

University Center for Economic Development earns recognitions from NCET

UCED receives the Lithium Loop Award; Dick Bartholet recognized as Sustainability Leader of the Year

Provost Thompson stands behind a podium with a backdrop of the Dragonfly Energy production facility behind him.

Nevada Tech Hub, led by University of Nevada, Reno, awarded $21 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration

Funding will advance lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state

Tech Hubs are supercharging our existing innovation foundations, bringing together our premier research institutions with world class companies to create good-paying jobs in these communities, and ensuring the technological advances that define the next century are made in communities across America.

Gina Raimondo

Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce

U.S. Senator Rosen (left) and U.S. Secretary Raimondo (center) toured the Dragonfly Energy battery production facility during their press conference announcement.
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