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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.

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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.
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Market Innovations Launched
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Universities
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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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Now Live

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Scale your innovation project with funding of up to €2.5m+. Open to innovation projects in mining, materials processing, and recycling.
RIS Projects
Now Live

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.
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:

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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.
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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.

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Advanced Materials

How Keey Aerogel is bringing low-carbon…

Keey Aerogel has developed Europe’s first sustainable aerogel and is now preparing for full industrial deployment.

October 21, 2025

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The Tapojärvi Innovation Challenge: A powerful…

The Tapojärvi Innovation Challenge is turning real-world industrial problems into bold, sustainable solutions while connecting future talent with industry.

October 20, 2025

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Strategic Project (EU)

The Strategic Projects backed by EIT RawMaterials

September 24, 2025

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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
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Innovation and recycling are key for Europe’s materials transition

December 30, 2024

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GEORIS: Turning industrial waste into sustainable construction materials

August 28, 2025

Innovation

EIT RawMaterials Summit Spotlights Europe’s Top Startups

May 8, 2025

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Innovation

Investor Insights: Hans Maenhout on Betting Right in the Raw Materials Revolution

April 30, 2025

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