Deadline Date: June 24, 2026
The EIT RIS Innovation Projects Call invites proposals to support innovation in Europe’s raw materials value chain through sustainable mining, processing, recycling, and circular economy solutions under the EIT Regional Innovation Scheme.
The focus areas include raw materials innovation, sustainable mining, mineral processing, recycling technologies, circular economy solutions, resource substitution, industrial innovation, product and service development, business model innovation, and strengthening regional innovation ecosystems.
The programme aims to strengthen Europe’s raw materials value chain by supporting innovation projects that develop new technologies, products, services, and business models. It is designed to enhance local innovation ecosystems, build capacity, and support the launch of scalable solutions across participating regions.
Projects under this call are expected to focus on exploration, sustainable mining, processing, circularity, recycling, and substitution activities. The project duration is typically one to two years, with co-funding requirements depending on technology readiness levels and project type.
Funding support may reach up to EUR 500,000 in the first phase and an additional EUR 300,000 to EUR 500,000 in the second phase, with total funding not exceeding EUR 1,000,000 over the project lifecycle.
Eligible applicants include legal entities forming a consortium of at least two participants from different Horizon Europe-eligible countries, representing at least two parts of the knowledge triangle, including education, research, and industry or business sectors. Consortiums may include up to five participants.
Proposals must align with the strategic objectives of the EIT RawMaterials Strategic Agenda 2021–2027 and must include at least 30 percent co-funding from consortium partners. All applicants must also comply with applicable eligibility requirements under the Horizon Europe framework.
For more information, visit EIT RawMaterials.
