TejasREE
Building India's Domestic Rare Earth Capability
Core Innovation
Solar-assisted rare earth extraction from monazite sand using photoacid generators. Aims at a 80%+ renewable energy use and 95%+ water recycling.
Market Opportunity
India currently imports 85-90% of rare earths, creating strategic vulnerabilities in clean tech, defense, and electronics.
IP Strategy
Proprietary "Solar-Photological Leaching" process to be based on quantified research data optimized for investment attraction and competitive edge.
Current Phase
Lab & mini-pilot validation (33 months, ₹25-47 crore funding target) to prove solar-assisted leaching efficiency and thorium handling.
| Feature | Conventional Processing | TejasREE Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Energy & Footprint | 30-60 kg CO₂/kg | 80%+ Solar Power (<5% Carbon Footprint) |
| Water Consumption | 1000-2000 L/kg | 95%+ Water Recycling |
| Chemical/Opex Cost | Expensive Chemical Overhead | Recycled Chemicals (Lower Long-term Opex) |