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.

Market Analysis

Define your business strategy and make informed development decisions.

Expert Knowledge

Benefit from our trusted insights and trends forecasting across industries and regions.

Real-World Tools

Overcome business and industry-related obstacles with solutions designed specifically for you.

Advisory Services

Develop your communication, partnership and application skills with our guidance and advice.

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Market Innovations Launched

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Universities

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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.

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Jumpstarter 2025

Jumpstarter welcomes researchers and startups working in metals, minerals, advanced materials, and industrial side streams, focusing on early-stage ideas not yet developed into full businesses.

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Tapojärvi Open Innovation Challenge 2025

Students are welcome to present zero-waste solutions in the raw materials, forest, and steel industries. The application is open until 31 March 2025.

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ERMA Booster Call

Calling on start-ups, scale-ups and mining & recycling projects active in the raw materials value chain to apply for funding from 0,5m to up to 2,5m ticket sizes. The application process is…

KAVA Call 13

Together we can shape a strong, sustainable raw materials sector in Europe

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Call for RIS Projects

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

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 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.

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…

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.

Sustainability

How HiQ-CARB is pioneering greener batteries with…

HiQ-CARB developed an innovative solution  to produce greener and more resource-efficient nanomaterials, significantly improving  the performance of lithium-ion batteries and minimising their…