Scale your innovation project with funding of up to €2.5m+
Are you developing innovative technology, materials, or products in the raw or advanced materials sector? Then this call could be for you.
EIT RawMaterials is the largest and most active raw materials knowledge and innovation network globally, comprising over 300 partner organisations across the entire raw materials value chain. We co-finance innovation projects across all stages of metals and minerals development, from exploration, mining, and processing to the resource-efficient design of advanced materials and products, as well as the Circular Economy. We are a public-private partnership with the mission of developing raw materials into a major strength for Europe.
KAVA Call 14 – Upscaling aims to accelerate the launch of promising new technologies, products, and services in the raw materials industry. It targets projects with validated technologies that require additional steps - such as testing, demonstration, proof of concept, and scaling - before being market-ready.
Receive funding for projects in mining, materials, and recycling from €500,000 up to €2.5+ million.
This call aims to bring technology beyond lab scale (>TRL5) close to market entry (TRL8).
The project’s timeframe should not exceed 2.5 years. The technology should be commercialized within two years after the project ends.
Who can apply
- Consortia with at least two partners from different Horizon Europe-eligible countries.
- Consortia must represent at least two sides of the knowledge triangle: education, research, and industry/business.
- At least one partner must be a Core or Associate Partner of EIT RawMaterials.
- Non-member organisations must commit to membership if selected.
Key funding details
- Funding: €500,000 to €2.5 million per project.
- Duration: Up to 2.5 years (shorter timelines are favoured).
- Co-funding: Minimum 50% of the total budget (higher contributions will score positively).
- Proposals must outline a financial sustainability plan (e.g., royalty or equity).
Evaluation and eligibility criteria
- Evaluation
- 55% Excellence, Impact and Quality, 45% Strategy
- Quality: Market impact, technical feasibility, and consortium strength.
- Strategy: Alignment with EIT RawMaterials goals, financial sustainability, and business case strength.
- Eligibility
- Technology Readiness Level (TRL): Must start at TRL 5+ and target at least TRL 8.
- The commercializing partners need to consume a minimum of 50% of the funding.
- The lead Project participant must be a KIC Partner by the time the project starts.
- Include a market analysis, Go-to-Market strategy, and environmental impact assessment (if applicable).
Get inspired by a selection of funded projects
Objective
Commercialize the patented electrical, programmable breaker hammer (LEH).
Project deliverables
- Enhances fragmentation processes.
- Reduces environmental impact (emissions reduced by up to 100%).
- Increases efficiency (up to 60%) in underground and open-pit mining.
Activities
Piloting and go-to-market strategies.
Market Potential
Targeting a global market valued at €1.46 billion.
Objective
Upscale the Additive Manufacturing (AM) process of metal materials using a novel powder application method.
Project deliverables
- Efficient, loss-less use of raw materials.
- Replaces powder bed with innovative powder sheet technology.
- Filed for patent (PCT/EP2020/053507 and EP22158106).
Activities
- Demonstrate technology at TRL7.
- Use automotive and mobility-related demonstrator parts by CRF and Gemmate.
Market Potential
Enhances efficiency in metal additive manufacturing, targeting automotive and mobility sectors.
Objective
Recover rare earth oxides from exhausted permanent magnets (PM) using innovative hydrometallurgical technology. Develop an automated system for hard disk dismantling and magnet demagnetization as the first step in the rare earth elements (REEs) extraction process.
Project deliverables
- Advanced hydrometallurgical process for REEs recycling.
- Recovery of neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium oxides as well as iron oxide, as by-product.
- Automated dismantling solution for PMs.
Activities
- Construct and integrate a pilot plant unit.
- Optimize collection and pre-treatment methods.
- Conduct production tests to refine processes.
- Develop and test automated dismantling systems.
Market Potential
Enhance REEs circularity in Europe, reduce import dependency, increase profitability, and minimize environmental impacts.
How to apply
- Register and submit proposals via the SeedBook platform.
- Next Submission Deadline: Wednesday 24 June 2026, 13.00 CET
- Final Submission Deadline: Friday 16 October 2026, 13.00 CET
Contact & Support
Applicants can reach out to our KAVA Call experts for advice and feedback during proposal preparation. Additional resources, including FAQs and detailed guidelines, are available on the SeedBook platform.