Technologies for processing and refining of critical raw materials (IA)

Last updated: 18.7.2025
Grant

The 'Technologies for processing and refining of critical raw materials (IA)' program, part of Horizon Europe's RESILIENT VALUE CHAINS 2023 Call, aims to bolster the EU's strategic autonomy by increasing the sustainable and responsible sourcing of critical raw materials. It supports innovative projects that develop and demonstrate advanced processing and refining technologies, enhancing the recovery rates of valuable materials from various sources while improving environmental performance.

Who is Funded

This section details the eligible participants, the geographical scope, and the overarching objectives of the 'Technologies for processing and refining of critical raw materials (IA)' program. The program targets legal entities from a wide range of countries, focusing on increasing the EU's resilience in critical raw material supply chains.

What is Funded

This section outlines the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities supported by the program, focusing on innovative technologies for processing and refining critical raw materials.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides details on the financial support offered, including the type of instrument and the indicative funding amounts available for projects.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to for both the application process and project implementation.

Application Procedure

This section guides applicants through the process of submitting proposals, how evaluations are conducted, and where to find support.

This section identifies the foundational legal and policy documents governing the funding program, underscoring its legitimacy and operational framework within the broader EU context.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

7,300,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total budget for the call HORIZON-CL4-2023-RESILIENCE-01 was EUR 213,000,000.00. For this specific topic (HORIZON-CL4-2023-RESILIENCE-01-03), the allocated budget was EUR 22,000,000.00 for the year 2023, expected to fund 3 grants.

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, Associated Countries, OECD countries, African Union Member States, MERCOSUR, CARIFORUM, Andean Community, and countries with which the EU has concluded strategic partnerships on raw materials (e.g., Argentina, Canada, Chile, Kazakhstan, Namibia, Ukraine).

Sectors

Sectors:

Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Industrial value chains and strategic sectors involved in raw materials, particularly critical raw materials, and related processing and refining.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Scaling, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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