Knowledge & Innovation Image

Knowledge & Innovation

Advancing sustainable raw materials research, policy and supply.
What We Do

We’re Unlocking the Potential of European Raw Materials

With unique access to the full metals and minerals value chain, we provide expert insight, advisory services and commercial tools to support the development of your business – through all stages of growth.

OIC Thumbnail

Open innovation challenges

Innovate more efficiently by partnering with pioneering startups in the raw materials sector. Get unique access to our network and expertise.
Talent Hire

Build talent pools & hire

Prepare for the European skills gap and find talent from the raw materials sector faster by tapping into our network.
Advisory Services

Market analysis, advisory services

Benefit from our vetted experts, trusted insights and trends forecasting across industries and regions.
250+
Market Innovations Launched
350+
Universities
750+
ERMA Partners

Live Calls for Innovation

Our open calls provide opportunities for partners and non-partners to apply for funding for their innovation and education projects, which support the advancement of technology, research, and sustainability in the raw materials sector.

veolia
Open

Veolia Open Innovation Challenge 2026

We invite startups, SMEs, universities, and research and technology organizations (RTOs) globally to propose innovative technologies and approaches (from a TRL 6 onwards).
RIS Projects
Closed

KAVA Call 14 - RIS Innovation

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

Current Innovation Projects

Funding for raw materials solutions in Europe.

Our Focus

We need to reduce our dependency on raw materials and create sustainable growth. Our innovation community helps the European raw materials sector reach its environmental goals by focusing on three key areas:

Circular
Circular Economy

Closing Material Loops

We support long-term growth 
by funding the design of new solutions 
that enable circular societies now, 
and in the future.
Ore
Substitution

Securing Raw Material Supply

We fund new projects and businesses working on the substitution of declining, toxic and low performing materials,
and the reduction of…
Metal Printing
Responsible Extraction

Designing Material Solutions

We’re creating a responsible mining industry, and a strong mineral and materials sector by supporting sustainable sourcing technologies and…

Our Impact

From new sourcing technologies to advanced recycling systems, our project participants are creating a resilient raw materials sector.

partner day 2026
Partner Spotlight

Partner Day 2026: Partners at the heart of what…

Partner Day 2026 brought 85 partners from across industry, academia and research together in Brussels to share expertise, tackle common challenges and explore how collaboration across the EIT…

October 30, 2026

Maria (centre) and teammates presenting their solution a the Women and Girls in STEM Forum in Brussels, 2023
Education

How Girls Go STEM helped Bulgarian student Maria…

From developing an award-winning wildfire-prediction concept to speaking at European institutions and championing opportunities for young women in science, Bulgarian student Maria Metodieva has…

October 26, 2026

Two technicians in protective suits with powered air-purifying respirators inspect industrial chemical equipment.
Batteries

SCIONb demonstrates the power of collaboration in…

Led by PCC Thorion, the team behind the EIT RawMaterials-supported SCIONb project has been nominated for the EIT Innovation Team Award for its work developing next-generation battery materials.

October 19, 2026

See all success stories

News

Find out what‘s happening and learn more about our achievements in the Knowledge & Innovation community.

Quentin de Hults, at the EIT RawMaterials Summit 2024
Opinion

EIT RawMaterials Summit Platinum Sponsor Interview: International Copper Association Europe

May 12, 2025

Dominic Raab at RawMaterials Summit 2025
Opinion

Europe’s critical raw materials problem is delivery, not strategy

June 11, 2025

Ronald Wuijster in conversation with Antony Slotboom of EIT RawMaterials
Opinion

Innovation and recycling are key for Europe’s materials transition

December 30, 2024

EITRM SUMMIT_VICTOR MULAS
Recycling

Europe's innovation problem is not too much regulation, it is too little orchestration

July 3, 2026

Xcalibur logo
Interview

Mapping the unknown: How Xcalibur is unlocking the resources that will define our future

May 12, 2026

Sustainable Mining

EIT RawMaterials invests €0.9 million in award-winning circularity innovator Sofi Filtration

November 28, 2025

See more news

Need more info? Connect with us!

contact-form