EIT RawMaterials

We connect Europe's biggest knowledge and innovation community, help you overcome innovation challenges, access funding opportunities, and upskill and train talent.

Europe’s Smelters: The Strategic Assets We Cannot Afford to Lose

May 7, 2026

Rare Earths

How the EIT RawMaterials-funded project ReLiFe is closing Europe…

April 30, 2026

Investment

Partnering for Strategic Resilience: Forging a Brazil-Europe…

April 22, 2026

600M €

In Strategic Funding

250+

Products & Services Brought to Market

600+

Start-Ups Supported

What We Do

Supporting Skills & Workforce Development

Enabled by our extensive academic network, our education platform is designed to advance workforce skills, and is complemented by innovation and education projects announced via regular open calls.

Solutions for Students & Professional

Advanced Education

Master’s and PhD programmes for researchers, graduates, partners, working professionals and life-long learners.

Solutions for Students & Industry

Capability Development

Learner-centric courses designed to meet student interests and address technology trends.

Solutions for Industry

Workforce Skills Strategy

Strategic advisory services for industry employers looking to build a future-ready workforce.

The latest EIT RawMaterials Startup Portfolio is here

Investing in Europe's Future

The newest edition of the EIT RawMaterials Startup Portfolio showcases a curated selection of high-potential startups driving innovation across the raw and advanced materials value chain. From critical raw materials and circular-economy solutions to advanced processing and industrial technologies, these ventures are helping to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness, resilience, and sustainable industrial future.

Each startup featured in the portfolio has undergone a rigorous evaluation process assessing technology, market potential, scalability, and sustainability. Backed by the EIT RawMaterials ecosystem and supported through strategic partnerships, industry access, and investment expertise, these companies represent some of Europe’s most promising innovation opportunities.

All featured startups will pitch at the Investor Day during the EIT RawMaterials Summit 2026 in Brussels.

Download EIT RawMaterials Startup Portfolio 2026

What We Do

Providing Strategic Advice & Investment

With our trusted expertise in EU policy, industry and research, we offer innovative financial solutions across the raw materials value chain. From early stage start-ups to scale-ups and SMEs, our strategic advisory services are designed to open doors to funding and investment.

Solutions for Industry

Strategic Advisory

In alignment with EU objectives, we offer strategic advice to high-impact projects that support the transition to green energy and a secure…

Solutions for Innovation & Investors

Start-Up to Scale-Up Investments

By investing in start-ups and scale-ups, we support business creation and help transform revolutionary ideas into impactful products and…

Solutions for Mining & Industry

Investment for Miners, Processors & Recyclers

We facilitate financing for new critical raw materials projects by aligning capital with equipment supply, offtake agreements, and…

ERMA - European Raw Materials Alliance

The European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA) aims to make Europe economically more resilient by diversifying its supply chains, creating jobs, attracting investments to the raw materials value chain, fostering innovation, training young talents and contributing to the best enabling framework for raw materials and the Circular Economy worldwide.

What We Do

Live Calls

We support innovative start-ups and SMEs through live calls and projects that accelerate growth, advance technology and produce sustainable material solutions. Selected participants gain visibility through membership in our EIT RawMaterials partner community and affiliated networking events.

Now Live

KAVA 14 Call - Upscaling

Calling on innovation proposals from consortia to apply for funding in the quest to boost Europe’s raw materials sector. The application is based on cut-off dates throughout the year.

Now Live

KAVA 14 Call - RIS Innovation

Calling proposals for RIS Capacity Building and Innovation projects to enhance Europe’s raw materials value chain through sustainable mining, processing, and recycling.