[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

June 9, 2025 (13:00 Brussels) | July 10, 2025 (13:00 Brussels)

€8,000,000 total available; project funding varies; all activities must end by December 31, 2025

Supports innovative projects accelerating sustainable solutions in the European raw materials sector under the EIT RawMaterials Business Plan 2023-2025.

Submission via Seedbook; monthly cut-off evaluations; projects must complete by end of 2025.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity, managed by EIT RawMaterials under the Horizon Europe framework, aims to boost innovation and accelerate high-impact projects in the raw materials sector. The focus is on advancing sustainable supply, processing, recycling, and substitution of critical raw materials vital for European industry. The funding targets initiatives that foster collaboration, entrepreneurship, and innovation across the raw materials value chain, directly contributing to the goals of the EIT RawMaterials Business Plan 2023-2025. --- ## Due Dates - First cut-off: June 9, 2025, 13:00 (Brussels time) - Final cut-off: July 10, 2025, 13:00 (Brussels time) - All project activities and costs must be completed by December 31, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Total funding available: €8,000,000 - Project grant size varies; consult the call guidelines for typical ranges - Projects may start after the relevant cut-off date (July 9 or August 10, 2025) but must conclude by December 31, 2025 --- ## Eligibility - Open to consortia and organizations working in the raw materials sector - Proposals must address sustainable supply, processing, recycling, or substitution of raw materials - Applicants should review the call guidelines for specific eligibility criteria and partnership requirements --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [Seedbook portal](https://seedbook.eitrawmaterials.eu/) - Submissions are evaluated after each monthly cut-off - Evaluation criteria are outlined in the call guidelines, with a maximum score of 75 points (three criteria, weighted 7, 4, and 4) - Results communicated within four weeks of each deadline - Successful projects can commence after the respective cut-off date --- ## Additional Information - All project activities and expenditure must be completed by December 31, 2025—no extensions possible - Detailed call guidelines and supporting documents are available on the [EIT RawMaterials Fast Track 2025 page](https://eitrawmaterials.eu/fast-track-2025) - Projects must align with the objectives of the EIT RawMaterials Business Plan 2023-2025 --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal - EIT RM Fast Track 2025](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/11069?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=5&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [EIT RawMaterials Fast Track 2025 Call Information](https://eitrawmaterials.eu/fast-track-2025) - [Seedbook Submission Portal](https://seedbook.eitrawmaterials.eu/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder Website | [European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) | | General Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

EIT RM - Fast Track 2025

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