Raw materials booster call offers funding up to 500,000€ – second cut-off date approaching

An exceptional opportunity for start-ups, scale-ups, and SMEs to secure funding of up to €500,000 to propel innovation and sustainability in the raw materials value chain.

22.07.2024

Here is why this opportunity is tailor-made for you:

🚀 If your innovation falls within these themes: responsible sourcing, sustainable materials, and circular societies.
🚀 Financial support: Funding of up to €500,000 to fuel your projects and drive them toward market success.
🚀 Growth Support: Beyond financial investment, successful applicants will benefit from value-added services and financing advisory tailored to accelerate growth and impact.

The Booster Call addresses start-ups, scale-ups, or SMEs with

✅ A legal entity registered in an EU member country or countries associated with Horizon Europe;
✅ Solutions relevant to one of the raw materials’ innovation themes;
✅ A dedicated founding management team committed to the company for the next 5+ years;
✅ Have a customer-validated product/service at minimum TRL4;
✅ A projected time to market and revenues of 2-3 years.

The Booster Call addresses start-ups, scale-ups, or SMEs with

  • Savings of costs in raw materials value chain
  • Carbon savings in the RM sector
  • Creation of jobs in RM sector
  • Improved industrial competitiveness
  • Enhanced sustainability (sustainability standards)
  • Securing raw materials supply
  • Increased recycling rates
  • CRM substitution/reduction
  • Advanced materials development/produced
  • Raw materials concentrate produced

Aplications with thematic fit:

How to apply

The Booster Call is open throughout 2024 and 2025, with multiple cut-off dates to accommodate your schedule. The next deadline is 16 September 2024.

Useful Links

LUI invites all startups in SloveniaCroatiaNorth MacedoniaBiHMontenegro, and Serbia to apply! For help with application, contact Spela Rozman-Dolenc.

Let’s seize this opportunity and drive positive change in the raw materials industry together!

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