About LRIC
No-cost business support. Nationwide connections.
The Lithium Regional Innovation Cluster (LRIC) helps entrepreneurs and small businesses across the United States strengthen the lithium value chain. Led by Startup Junkie and funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, we are part of the SBA’s Regional Innovation Cluster network.
Who We Help
We support entrepreneurs, early-stage startups, and growing small businesses working across the lithium and energy innovation ecosystem. Our network also connects ventures with industry leaders, researchers, universities, scientists, and engineers.
What We Do
Our no-cost services include business consulting and mentoring, commercialization support, funding guidance, and connections to subject matter experts. We help ventures build partnerships, navigate growth, and bring innovations to market—supporting a more resilient and sustainable U.S. lithium supply chain.
Where We Work
Rooted in the Smackover Formation. Serving ventures nationwide.
LRIC began in the Smackover region and has grown into a national energy innovation network. We connect businesses and innovators across the United States with no-cost support, resources, and opportunities to collaborate.
Our Partners
Led by Startup Junkie and funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, LRIC brings together industry, academia, and economic development organizations. Our partners help connect ventures with expertise, resources, and opportunities across the lithium value chain.
