Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: February 2, 2027
Funding Amounts: €6–7.5 million per project; total topic budget €36 million; project duration typically 36–48 months
Summary: Supports projects developing advanced materials and production processes to reduce EU dependence on critical and strategic raw materials, emphasizing safety, sustainability, and industrial integration.
Key Information: Proposals must address critical/strategic raw materials and apply Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) principles throughout.