Functional multi-material components and structures (RIA)

Last updated: 18.7.2025
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The 'Functional multi-material components and structures' program, a Research and Innovation Action (RIA) under Horizon Europe, aims to advance multi-material design and manufacturing. It focuses on developing lightweight, high-performance, and sustainable components through innovative technologies like additive manufacturing, crucial for increasing Europe's industrial competitiveness and strategic autonomy.

Who is Funded

This program targets a wide range of entities capable of contributing to advanced multi-material solutions, with a strong emphasis on European industrial resilience and strategic autonomy. It promotes international cooperation while safeguarding intellectual property.

What is Funded

This program funds projects focused on developing and demonstrating advanced functional multi-material components and structures, emphasizing innovation across various industrial sectors and material types, with a strong focus on sustainability and circularity.

Type and Scope of Funding

This program offers grant-based financial support through Research and Innovation Actions within the Horizon Europe framework, providing substantial funding for projects that develop functional multi-material components.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants must adhere to comprehensive conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, covering admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, ethical considerations, and project implementation, with a strong emphasis on collaborative approaches and sustainability.

Application Procedure

The application process involves preparing proposals according to detailed guidelines and submitting them through the Funding & Tenders Portal, followed by a structured evaluation leading to grant agreement signing for selected projects.

This funding program operates under the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, ensuring adherence to EU financial regulations and specific work program annexes for its implementation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

20,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total Call Budget: 402,200,000 €; Topic Budget: 20,000,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, plus Associated Countries. International cooperation is possible if reciprocal benefit is ensured and IPRs are safeguarded.

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Renewable Energy, Healthcare, Transportation and Logistics, Consumer Goods Industry, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Manufacturing industries, Transport, Consumer Goods, Communications, Healthcare, Energy, Material Suppliers, End-Users, SMEs, Start-ups

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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