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SIM² KU Leuven is the KU Leuven Institute for Sustainable Metals and Minerals, one of the flagship KU Leuven Institutes formally endorsed by the KU Leuven Academic Council. 

Recognizing their pivotal role in achieving a climate-neutral society, SIM² advances the sustainable production and recycling of metals, minerals, and engineered materials through problem-driven, science-deep research, future-oriented education and wider-society learning.

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With more than 40 European projects and many other nationally-funded and bilateral projects, SIM² KU Leuven is a widely respected player in research projects related to sustainable metals and minerals, ranging from low TRL levels to dedicated, high-TRL Research and Innovation.

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