Strategic Partnerships for Raw Materials: Innovative Approaches for sustainable production of Critical Raw Materials (IA)

Last updated: 17.7.2025
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The Strategic Partnerships for Raw Materials program offers Horizon Europe funding to boost the EU's resilience in critical raw materials supply chains. It aims to reduce reliance on limited third-country sources by promoting innovative, sustainable production and responsible sourcing of essential primary and secondary raw materials. This initiative is crucial for enabling Europe's green and digital transitions through collaborative international partnerships.

Who is Funded by Strategic Partnerships for Raw Materials?

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the projects, and the overarching objectives that the Strategic Partnerships for Raw Materials program aims to achieve.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding under the program, as well as the typical development stage of supported initiatives.

Type and Scope of Funding

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

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to. It covers application terms, collaboration guidelines, and other important provisions.

Application Procedure

This section provides a guide to the application process, from submission steps to evaluation and award procedures, including key timelines.

This section details the primary legal and official documents that serve as the foundation for the funding program, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

7,500,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

30,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

23.09.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

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 strategic partnerships on raw materials (Argentina, Chile, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, Rwanda, Zambia, Kazakhstan, Serbia, Uzbekistan, Australia, Greenland). Projects must focus on one selected Strategic Partnership country.

Sectors

Sectors:

Energy Production and Supply, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Raw materials industry, downstream users from the EU

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Commercialization, Implementation, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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