About the CRM Facility

The Critical Raw Materials CRM Facility (CRM-F, the project) was initiated in October 2022 in response to the 4th benchmark of the CRM Act (focused on diversifying the raw materials supply). As such, the key objectives of the projects are to i) connect CRM value-chains between CR operations in the partner countries and the EU, and ii) promote the development of mid- and downstream processing within the CRM space in the partner countries.

The CRM-F is implemented by both EIT RawMaterials and EIT InnoEnergy, with the European Commission, through DG-INTPA, overseeing the Facility.

Requested Services

1. Identifying Battery Value-Chain Opportunities in South Africa
   1. Pinpoint realistic targets for local industry: raw material processing, component manufacturing, cell production, recycling, and energy storage solutions.
   2. Assess feasibility and competitive advantages in each segment.
2. Defining European Industry Collaboration Opportunities
   1. Highlight strategic joint ventures in refining, battery production, and recycling.
   2. Identify partnership models for technology transfer, R&D, and local manufacturing.
   3. Align with European Battery Alliance to facilitate industry matchmaking and investment frameworks.
3. Deliverables
   1. Clear roadmap for South Africa’s battery industry growth.
   2. Defined areas for European collaboration with actionable partnership models.
   3. Engagement strategy with the European Battery Alliance.

Find the RfP here:

Key Dates

• RfP available: 11.03.2025
• Proposals submission deadline: 31.03.2025
• Award by EIT RawMaterials: 10.04.2025
• Commencement of work: 15.04.2025