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.
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.
Specific areas for project include among others:
- 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
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 25 January 2025.
Useful Links
Website: https://eitrawmaterials.eu/booster-call/
Application site: https://eitrawmaterials.mantisbi.io/call/6685b312a4194/
LUI invites all startups in Slovenia, Croatia, North Macedonia, BiH, Montenegro, 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!
