Our electric ironmaking technology avoids key issues in steel production.

A guiding light for zero-emissions steel

Our electric ironmaking technology avoids key issues in steel production.

A guiding light for zero-emissions steel

The material

steelworker and roads

Almost 2 billion tonnes of steel are produced each year, providing the support structure for our modern lives.

2
billion

The impact

steel factory and pipes

The iron & steel industry is responsible for 8% of global CO2 emissions. In the midst of a changing climate, it's time to overhaul highly-emitting industrial processes.

8
%

The issue

steel forge and raw material

We are leveraging the recent boom in laser technology to electrify the iron & steel industry - eliminating burning biomass and fossil fuels, with the potential to eliminate 70% of the steel industry's emissions.

70
%

The solution

Limelight Steel uses the power of laser light to electrify the ironmaking process - with zero emissions and up to 20% energy savings.

News & Awards

Diamond List

Shining a light on the next generation of impactful climate companies.

Forbes 30 Under 30

We made the Forbes list under the energy category.

Activate Fellowship

Activate transforms scientists and engineers into founders, empowering them to reinvent the world by bringing their research to market.

Cleantech San Diego pitch competition

Congratulations to Limelight Steel for winning our $50,000 pitch competition.

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