Call for Learning Content Partners – European Raw Materials Academy & Advanced Materials Academy

Overview of EIT RawMaterials

EIT RawMaterials is a ‘Knowledge and Innovation Communities’ (KICs) created by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), aimed at promoting innovation in the raw materials sector across Europe. Established in 2015, EIT RawMaterials works to secure the sustainable supply of raw materials to the European industry by driving innovation, education, and entrepreneurship along the entire raw materials value chain. We are a knowledge-driven business and a catalyst for industrial progress. Our offerings leverage our expertise and that of our network – the world's largest network in the raw [and advanced] materials sector – which includes companies at every stage of evolution, from start-ups to market leaders, along with leading international universities, research organisations, and top experts and future talent from the sector. Our activities span from mining and mineral processing to material recycling and substitution, focusing on increasing resource efficiency and fostering a circular economy.

We inform policy, apply knowledge, accelerate innovation, create opportunity, and unlock commercial value – for our partners and customers throughout the raw materials value chain to develop the raw materials sector as a strategic strength and foundation for a secure, sustainable future for Europe. Our offerings are designed to help our partners and industry to be part of Europe’s strategic agenda to ensure supply chain security and make the ‘Green New Deal’ a reality that benefits the people of Europe and partner nations.

Overview of the Academies

The European Raw Materials Academy (RM Academy) and the European Advanced Materials Academy (AM Academy) are key components of Europe’s industrial skills strategy, funded by the European Commission and implemented by EIT RawMaterials.

The European Raw Materials Academy focuses on upskilling and reskilling Europe’s raw materials workforce across the entire value chain, from exploration and processing to recycling, circularity, and responsible sourcing. It primarily serves industrial professionals, SMEs, large enterprises, and public authorities through vocational, executive, and lifelong-learning formats.

The European Advanced Materials Academy strengthens Europe’s leadership in advanced and sustainable materials. It targets students, researchers, and professionals working in high-performance materials for sectors such as energy, mobility, electronics, and construction, promoting cross-disciplinary and future-oriented skills.

Both Academies will offer high-quality, future-oriented learning programmes aligned with EU policy priorities such as the Critical Raw Materials Act, the Advanced Materials for Industrial Leadership, and the Green Deal Industrial Plan.

Scope of collaboration

Admitted Learning Content Providers may collaborate with the Academies in one or more of the following ways:

• Integration of existing courses into the Academies’ learning portfolio
• Adaptation and digitisation of content for online, blended, or hybrid delivery
• Co-development of new programmes addressing validated skills gaps
• Delivery of certified training at a national or regional level
• Participation in Train-the-Trainer programmes and quality-assurance activities

All collaboration is aligned with EU-wide quality, accessibility, and certification standards.

Priority thematic areas

Learning Content Providers must align at least one course with the priority thematic areas of either Academy, including (but not limited to):

• Circular economy and recycling systems
• Critical and advanced materials
• AI, digital twins, automation, and smart manufacturing
• Processing, refining, and materials transformation technologies
• Sustainability, ESG, and regulatory compliance
• Battery materials, composites, semiconductors, and nanomaterials
• Leadership, workforce development, and transversal industrial skills

Alignment with high-priority thematic clusters is strongly encouraged.

Who should apply?

We welcome applications from organisations that design, deliver, or support structured learning programmes, including:

• Higher Education Institutions and universities
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers
• Adult and lifelong-learning organisations
• Industry training centres and corporate academies
• Research and technology organisations
• Private training providers and EdTech companies

Formal accreditation is encouraged but not mandatory. Applicants must demonstrate robust quality assurance processes and the ability to align with the Academies’ Quality Framework and EU micro-credential standards.

Why become a Learning Content Partner?

Selected Learning Content Providers benefit from:

• EU-level visibility and co-branding as part of the flagship European Skills Academies
• Expanded learner reach across EU Member States via Academy platforms and networks
• Eligibility for financial support of up to €40,000 per assignment to adapt, digitise, or scale content
• Access to skills, intelligence, and market insights informing future-proof course design
• Alignment with EU micro-credentials and certification frameworks
• Participation in a trusted ecosystem that differentiates high-quality learning from generic offerings
• Networking and co-creation opportunities with universities, industry, and policy-adjacent stakeholders

Proposal Submission

Applications must be submitted online via the official EIT RawMaterials application form.

• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
• Submissions must be in English
• Only complete applications will be reviewed

Timeline

• Publication of RfP: 18 December 2025
• Deadline for clarification requests: None; applications can be submitted at any time during the project duration (until estimated 31 December 2029)
• Selection and assignment: Applications will be evaluated and experts assigned on a rolling basis as needed.

Contact and Clarifications

For any questions or additional information, please contact: academy@eitrawmaterials.eu

Please download the Request for Proposal (RfP) document below for the full details and requirements of this tender.