pH7 Technologies Advances AI-Driven Critical Metal Extraction Through Canada–Germany Collaboration for Battery Recycling
Vancouver, British Columbia – Nov 4, 2025 – pH7 Technologies Inc., a leader in clean and sustainable critical metal extraction solutions, today announced that it is receiving advisory services and up to $600,000 in funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to support AI-driven research and development for the sustainable, circular processing of Li-ion batteries.
The joint R&D project, involving collaboration with partners from Germany and Canada, focuses on accelerating the growth of pH7’s proprietary organo-electrochemical technology platform within the battery recycling sector. This technology is designed to sustainably and economically extract critical and precious metals—such as copper, nickel, and cobalt—from end-of-life batteries, advancing both environmental performance and resource efficiency.
Advancing AI-Driven Sustainable Metal Recovery on the Global Stage
The advisory services and funding from NRC IRAP, in parallel with support from the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung (Fraunhofer Society for the Advancement of Applied Research) in Germany, will enable pH7 Technologies to expand the application of its innovative closed-loop technology through AI-enabled process optimization.
Unlike conventional smelting or hydrometallurgy, pH7’s process operates with near-zero environmental impact—eliminating wastewater generation, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and lowering energy consumption. The integration of machine learning and process data analytics will enable real-time adjustments to improve metal recovery and reduce the overall environmental footprint of battery recycling operations.
“This international collaboration represents a major milestone for pH7 Technologies and a significant step toward creating a resilient and sustainable critical metals supply chain,” said Mohammad Doostmohammadi, Founder and CEO of pH7 Technologies. “We are receiving advisory services and funding from NRC IRAP to advance our AI-driven research and development for sustainable, circular processing of lithium-ion batteries. This milestone is crucial for demonstrating the global scalability of our technology platform and underscores the importance of public–private partnerships in driving green innovation.”
“Research and development are at the heart of building resilient and sustainable critical mineral supply chains. Through the G7 Critical Minerals Action Plan, we are collaborating with trusted international partners to advance innovative projects — like the work led by pH7 — that reduce environmental impacts, maximize production and strengthen Canada and our allies’ competitive edge,” said Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.
“Research and development are the driving forces behind Canada’s leadership in critical minerals. Through strategic collaboration with international partners and innovative companies like pH7, we are accelerating breakthroughs across the supply chain — from exploration to processing — ensuring our solutions are sustainable, competitive and globally impactful,” added Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.
About pH7 Technologies
pH7 Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based clean technology company pioneering a new approach to the metallurgical extraction of critical and precious metals. Its proprietary closed-loop, organo-electrochemical process offers an economical and environmentally superior alternative to traditional methods, providing near-zero emissions, no wastewater, and a significantly reduced environmental footprint. pH7 Technologies partners with mines, OEMs, and recyclers to secure a sustainable supply of metals vital to the transition to a global green economy.
