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Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator (ALTA)

America’s first lithium technology accelerator, generating new commercial-ready innovations through industry-driven collaboration.

ALTA: Accelerating Arkansas’ Lithium & Energy-Tech Innovation

Accelerating Innovation. Advancing Arkansas.

The nation’s first Lithium and battery-supply-chain accelerator, connecting top producers with cutting-edge technology companies

Why ALTA Was Created

ALTA was developed to:

Showcase Arkansas’ labs and innovation through programs like LiTHIUM LEARNS
Support sustainable Lithium & energy technologies
Connect companies with industry leaders, policymakers, and partners
Drive economic growth across Arkansasies – at the center of a critical national strategic effort

Why is ALTA Important?

Lithium = Critical Resource

Lithium powers everything from smartphones to electric vehicles (EVs)
Global demand is skyrocketing, and Arkansas has one of North America’s largest lithium reserves

Economic Growth for Arkansas

Creates jobs, attracts investment, and strengthens the state’s role in the clean energy economy

Driving Innovation

Supports early- to late-stage technology companies building new solutions for sustainable lithium extraction, advanced battery tech, and recycling
Helps create supply chain independence and overcome environmental challenges

National & Global Relevance

Supports domestic lithium production and Lithium-ion battery manufacturing to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains
Positions Arkansas – and cohort companies – at the center of a critical national strategic effort

Companies in ALTA’s First Cohort

Nano One – Canadian process technology company producing disruptive lithium-ion battery cathode active materials (CAM).
RAM Geothermal – Early-stage Arkansas company building proprietary geothermal solutions for energy self-sufficient lithium production in the Smackover region.
Telescope Innovations – Canadian chemical technology company with scalable AI/robotic solutions optimizing Direct Lithium Extraction processes.

Benefits of the Program

Participating companies will:

Pilot or commercial project opportunities
Investor and funding partner connections
Increased media/market visibility
Exploration of Arkansas’ ecosystem and incentives
Collaboration with government and academia

Companies in ALTA’s Second Cohort

Lithios – MIT-developed Advanced Lithium Extraction (ALE) uses clean, electric processing to extract lithium from U.S. brines at dramatically lower cost and scalable, sustainable volumes.
Menen Group – Arkansas-based water treatment collective using patented MPVD tech to concentrate dilute lithium streams with 60% less energy, offering modular, zero-CAPEX solutions for low-cost battery-grade lithium carbonate.
Tyfast Energy – Builds ultra-fast-charging, 10,000-cycle batteries using a patented LVO anode and U.S.-sourced materials, powering heavy-duty commercial and defense vehicles with a secure domestic supply chain.

ALTA Cohort Two Schedule & Locations

ALTA spans three weeks across Arkansas from December 1st-17th, featuring public and private sessions, lab tours, and meetings with policymakers.

Week 1 – Southwest Arkansas (El Dorado & Magnolia)
December 1-3, 2025

Week 2 – Little Rock
December 8-10, 2025

Week 3 – Northwest Arkansas (Bentonville & Fayetteville)
December 15-17, 2025

Learn more about our companies in Alta’s second cohort

ALTA Program Modules

Commercial Partners: Engage major producers and partners
Investors: Connect with institutions, private equity, family offices
Government & Economic Development: Meet policy leaders
Research & Innovation: Tech and academic experts’ collaboration
Media & Market: Exposure to analysts/influencers

Impact on Arkansas

ALTA strengthens the state’s economy and energy-tech leadership by:

Driving innovation and commercialization in lithium technologies
Connecting companies, investors, and policymakers
Advancing Arkansas as a national leader in sustainable energy

News & Updates

See how ALTA is shaping the future, & watch our PBS Arkansas Week feature below from our Executive Director, Arthur.

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