EU Co-funded Partnership on raw materials for the green and digital transition (Co-funded partnership Raw Materials for the Green and Digital Transition)
The EU Co-funded Partnership on Raw Materials for the Green and Digital Transition is a pivotal European initiative designed to enhance the security and sustainability of critical raw material supply chains. By fostering alignment between national and EU research and innovation priorities, this program aims to cultivate a resilient European R&I ecosystem for circular chemicals and materials, essential for achieving the twin green and digital transitions. It distinguishes itself by pooling financial resources for joint annual calls, emphasizing collaborative efforts across the entire raw materials value chain.
Who is Funded
The "EU Co-funded Partnership on Raw Materials for the Green and Digital Transition" program aims to enhance the security and access to critical and strategic raw materials for EU industrial value chains and strategic sectors. It focuses on increasing sustainable and responsible sourcing of raw materials, aligning national R&I priorities with EU policy, and strengthening international cooperation.
What is Funded
The program supports a wide array of activities across the raw materials value chain, from early-stage research to market uptake and commercialisation. It specifically excludes sea mining but encourages innovation in critical raw materials, chemicals, and advanced materials vital for the green and digital transitions.
Type and Scope of Funding
This co-funded partnership provides financial support primarily through grants, aiming for substantial investment across multiple years with a significant EU contribution.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to general Horizon Europe conditions, including specific eligibility for participation and consortium coordination. The program also encourages the use of EU space data and services and sets limits on financial support to third parties.
Application Procedure
The application process involves accessing templates via the Submission System, followed by an evaluation based on established criteria.
Legal Basis
The program operates under the comprehensive framework of Horizon Europe and is specifically governed by European Union regulations and decisions concerning research and innovation, along with more granular work programme annexes.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
2,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
Total indicative budget: 300,000,000 €; EU contribution limit: 90,000,000 €
Deadline:
23.09.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2032
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States, 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 or relevant trade agreements. Additionally, countries participating in ERAMIN 3 are exceptionally eligible for Union funding.
Sectors:
Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Beneficiaries:
EU industrial value chains, strategic sectors, organisations and industry dealing with raw materials in the EU and project partners from Strategic Partnership countries, SMEs
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Commercialization, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
National and regional research programs, relevant Ministries and public institutions responsible for raw materials and R&I policy, EIT Raw Materials
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