Safe- and sustainable-by-design metallic coatings and engineered surfaces (RIA)
The "Safe- and sustainable-by-design metallic coatings and engineered surfaces" (RIA) program, part of Horizon Europe, drives innovation in advanced materials. This initiative focuses on developing next-generation metallic coatings that are not only performant but also environmentally safe and integrated into circular economy principles. It uniquely addresses the long-term environmental impact of metallic materials while boosting industrial competitiveness and resilience within the EU and globally.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the eligible entities for the "Safe- and sustainable-by-design metallic coatings and engineered surfaces (RIA)" program, which focuses on advancing materials science and industrial resilience across the EU and internationally. The program aims to foster a climate-neutral, circular, and competitive economy by supporting research and innovation in critical value chains.
What is Funded
This program supports research and innovation for developing safe and sustainable metallic coatings and engineered surfaces, focusing on enhancing performance, reducing environmental impact, and promoting circular economy principles. Projects should integrate eco-design and circularity from the outset.
Type and Scope of Funding
The program provides funding in the form of grants, specifically for Research and Innovation Actions (RIAs). It allocated a total budget of EUR 19,000,000 for this specific topic, aimed at fostering innovation in metallic coatings and engineered surfaces.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must adhere to general conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes regarding admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, and legal setup. Proposals must also include a robust business case and exploitation strategy. All activities must comply with the 'do no significant harm' principle.
Application Procedure
The application process for this program, which is now closed, involved a single-stage submission. Proposals were rigorously evaluated by the European Commission, and successful applicants were informed of the outcomes, with the first grant agreements signed in March 2022.
Legal Basis
This program operates under the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, a multi-annual framework program of the European Union, adhering to its general annexes and financial regulations to ensure compliance and effective implementation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
EUR 19,000,000 for this topic (HORIZON-CL4-2021-RESILIENCE-01-12)
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and various international partners (including countries like Romania, Spain, France, Germany, Poland, Tunisia, Turkey, Hungary, Latvia, UK, Cyprus, Norway, Sweden). International cooperation is encouraged.
Sectors:
Research and Development, Construction and Building Materials, Consumer Goods Industry, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
ASOCIATIA DE STANDARDIZARE DIN ROMANIA, EVENOR TECH SL, GENES'INK, INTERSPREAD GMBH, CIM-MES PROJEKT SP ZOO, TECH2MARKET SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA, CRI POLYTECH INTL GROUP, MCS FACTORY DIGITALIZATION END.BIL.TEK.LTD., LASER CONSULT MUSZAKI-TUDOMANYOS ES GAZDASAGI TANACSADO KORLATOLT FELELOSSEGU TARSASAG, NanoSciTec GmbH, Nordic Horizon Institute AB, F6S NETWORK IRELAND LIMITED, ALUM SA, NORDIC DIASPORA FORUM, Norway Innovation Network, ASCORA GMBH, MINDS & SPARKS GMBH, CONTACTICA SL, Santander Coated Solutions S.L., EPSILON MALTA LIMITED, ISTANBUL AVRUPA ARASTIRMALARI DERNEGI, FUNDACIO DEL BIOMIMETIC SCIENCES INSTITUTE, GRANT GARANT SRO, HAPTIC R&D CONSULTING SRL, Informatics360, HeadHunter Limited SRL, C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER, ASOCIACION PARA LA PROMOCION, INVESTIGACION, DESARROLLO E INNOVACION TECNOLOGICA DE LA INDUSTRIA DEL CALZADO Y CONEXAS DE LA RIOJA, ACIB GMBH, USTAV MATERIALOV A MECHANIKY STROJOV SLOVENSKEJ AKADEMIE, Pometon S.p.A., SunLight Future Africa, NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTER KHARKOV INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS AND TECHNOLOGY, SIKEMIA, OIKOPLUS GMBH, GOLEM - GESELLSCHAFT FUR INTEGRIERTE MIKROELEKTRONISCHE KOMPLETTLOESUNGEN GMBH
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