EIT RawMaterials is investing with ticket sizes of up to €2.5m in the raw materials sector. The call is aimed at start-ups, scale-ups, and mining projects active in the raw materials value chain. By participating, you will gain access to funding, expert guidance, and Europe’s largest network of industry leaders to help scale your business and solve Europe’s critical raw materials challenges.
With up to €2.5m available for eligible projects, this funding call is open to the following groups who can demonstrate market relevance, stability and a clear business case.
- Eligible Start-ups at the forefront of innovation in raw and advanced materials can receive funding up to €0.5m.
- Eligible Scale-Ups, and SMEs focusing on cutting-edge innovation in raw and advanced materials can receive up to €1.5m.
- Eligible mining projects, and recycling projects with advanced extraction, processing, or recycling capabilities can receive up to €2.5m.
Application is open to raw materials innovators, mine developers, miners, processors and recyclers.
Seeking innovative high-growth companies with impact in one or more of the below categories:
Economic Impact
- Savings of costs in raw materials value chain
- Creation of jobs in raw materials sector
- Improved industrial competitiveness
Environmental Impact
- Carbon savings in the raw materials sector
- Enhanced sustainability (sustainability standards)
- Increased recycling rates
Supply Chain and Availability
- Increased supply of CRMs/SRMs for Europe
- Securing raw materials supply
- CRM substitution/reduction
Innovation and Development
- Advanced materials development/produced
- Raw materials concentrate produced
With EIT RawMaterials funding, you gain a partner dedicated to supporting your future funding needs and accelerating your innovation.
EIT RawMaterials is well-equipped to support both Group 1—startups and scale-ups, as well as SMEs—and Group 2—advanced projects and companies focused on extraction, processing, and recycling.
We offer:
- Investment: EIT RawMaterials invests directly and creates financing opportunities.
- Access to Finance: Supports you in securing capital for your growth journey .
- Network: Leverage our global ecosystem to expand connections and grow your business.
- Customers: Boost sales and secure feedstock or off-take agreements through our value chain network.
- Knowledge: Access expertise in raw materials and a collaborative environment to scale your business.
- Talent: Recruit skilled graduates from the EIT RawMaterials Academy with technical and entrepreneurial expertise.
- Experts: Benefit from coaching, mentoring, and strategic guidance from EIT RawMaterials and community experts.
Cut-off dates
24 March – cut-off 1
26 May – cut-off 2
8 September – cut-off 3
Find out more about eligibility, evaluation criteria, the application and selection process.
All detailed information on the application process, funding eligibility and conditions can be found in the ERMA Booster Call Guidelines: Download ERMA Booster Guidelines
ERMA Booster call website
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!
