This opportunity funds research on innovative advanced materials and production processes that substitute or reduce critical and strategic raw materials in sectors such as energy, mobility, construction, electronics, medical devices, and chemicals. Proposals should demonstrate clear use cases, market potential, and apply the safe and sustainable by design (SSbD) framework. The goal is to enhance EU industry competitiveness, secure supply chains, and support a clean, autonomous economy.
Eligible applicants are legal entities established in EU Member States, associated countries, OECD countries, African Union Member States, MERCOSUR, CARIFORUM, Andean Community, and countries with strategic raw materials partnerships or trade agreements with the EU. Entities controlled by non-eligib
