This opportunity funds projects developing advanced manufacturing technologies and machinery to produce key high-performance products in Europe. Focus areas include manufacturing excellence, circularity through secondary raw materials, and incorporation of innovative advanced materials. Projects should reduce reliance on critical raw materials and imports, include business cases and exploitation strategies, and aim to increase Europe's industrial resilience and technological leadership. International cooperation is encouraged, excluding battery production.
Eligible applicants must comply with Horizon Europe general conditions, including page limits and layout for proposals, country eligibility as per Annex B, and restrictions on entities controlled by China. Financial and operational capacity requirements apply, and evaluation criteria follow Horizon