Expert, Critical Raw Materials Community of Practice (CCRI-CoP project)

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.

General Objectives

The objective of this contract is to provide expert support for the implementation of Circular Cities and Regions Initiative-Communities of Practice (CCRI-CoP) activities, including the coordination of stakeholder engagement, knowledge sharing, and contributions to key deliverables, in collaboration with the project team and relevant partners.

This assignment covers 5 person-months (PM) to be carried out during 2025 and 2026.

Detailed Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide expert support for the following work packages and deliverables:

• Objective: Lead the establishment of a Community of Practice (CoP) on the topic of Critical Raw Materials
• Action targets:
  • Prepare call for applications with EU cities and regions to participate in the CoP
  • Lead the organisation and facilitation of meetings
  • Contribute to final report on knowledge transfer based on meetings
  • Contribute to white papers, seminars, policy briefs, guidance documents on municipal waste management based on insights from meetings
  • Contribute to the creation and delivery of capacity building trainings and in-person trainings based on the insights from meetings
  • Contribute to final report on technical assistance to cities and regions
  • Present at events attended by local and regional governments
• Performance targets:
  • Organise and facilitate 5-7 CoP meetings
  • Identify insights from each meeting to include in the final knowledge transfer report
  • Contribute to 2 white papers and 1 in-person seminar addressing R&I gaps, 1-2 policy briefs, 1-2 guidance documents for cities and regions
  • Support the creation and delivery of min. 1 capacity-building training module for cities and regions
  • Provide input in the final technical assistance report
  • Present at 1 event attended by local and regional governments
  • Deliver all written contributions on time and to high standards
  • Maintain proactive communication with the COP I team and with EIT RM
• Milestones:
  • Organise and facilitate meetings: 1 Sept 2025 – 30 Nov 2026
  • Final report on knowledge transfer: 30 Nov 2026
  • White papers: 1 Dec 2026
  • Seminars on R&I gaps: 1 Sept 2025 – 1 Dec 2026
  • Policy briefs and guidance documents: 1 Oct 2026
  • Online capacity building trainings: 1 May 2026 – 30 Sept 2026 (est.)
  • In-person workshop: 1 Mar 2026 – 1 Jul 2026
  • Final report on technical assistance: 31 Oct 2026

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