This grant funds the creation of an EU expert network to advance research, data, and policy support for critical raw materials across their entire value chain, supporting the Critical Raw Materials Act.
Funds research to develop advanced materials and production processes that reduce EU dependence on critical raw materials, with a focus on safety, sustainability, and industrial application.
Supports EU-wide collaboration to develop open-source, data-driven tools and digital innovation for modernizing electricity grids and advancing the European energy transition.
Funds projects to boost European leadership and engagement in global digital standardisation, enhancing EU influence and values in key technology standards.
EU grant funds pilot-scale projects developing innovative, efficient, and sustainable technologies for recovering raw materials from low-grade ores and mining waste, emphasizing market uptake and environmental performance.
Supports R&I projects developing and integrating advanced circular materials for energy or construction, emphasizing recyclability, sustainability, digital tools, and industrial adoption.