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

February 2, 2027

€6,000,000–€7,500,000 per project; total call budget €36,000,000; typically funds 6 projects.

Supports development and integration of advanced materials and production processes to reduce reliance on critical raw materials in key sectors, prioritizing sustainability and industrial scalability.

--- ## Description This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds projects that design, develop, and integrate innovative advanced materials (IAMs) and new production processes to reduce or substitute the use of critical and strategic raw materials in sectors such as energy, mobility, construction, electronics, medical devices, and chemical industries. The initiative emphasizes safer and more sustainable alternatives, industrial scalability, and the application of the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework throughout the innovation cycle. Proposals must present clear business cases, exploitation strategies, and demonstrate alignment with EU industrial policy and partnerships, particularly IAM4EU and Processes4Planet. --- ## Due Dates - Full application deadline: February 2, 2027 (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Indicative funding per project: €6,000,000–€7,500,000 - Total call budget: €36,000,000 - Expected number of grants: 6 --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities established in: - EU Member States - Horizon Europe Associated Countries - OECD countries - African Union Member States - MERCOSUR, CARIFORUM, Andean Community - Countries with EU strategic partnerships or trade agreements on raw materials - Legal entities from China are not eligible for Innovation Actions under this topic. - Entities established in eligible countries but controlled by non-eligible countries/entities may be excluded. - Proposals must include a business case and exploitation strategy. - See [Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) for full details. --- ## Application Process - Submission is single-stage via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-22?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=5&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Application form and templates available in the [Submission System](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-22?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=5&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Proposals must address the SSbD framework and demonstrate industrial relevance. - Evaluation criteria, award thresholds, and processes are outlined in [Annex D](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) and [Annex F](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - Projects should actively cooperate with relevant EU initiatives and partnerships, including the EU Innovation and Substitution Hubs. - Proposals should include strategies for industrial uptake, market growth, and workforce skills development. - Legal and financial obligations are detailed in the [Model Grant Agreement](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/agr-contr/general-mga_horizon-euratom_en.pdf). - For detailed guidance, consult the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) and [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal: Topic Page](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-22?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=5&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) - [Safe and Sustainable by Design Framework](https://ec.europa.eu/info/research-and-innovation/research-area/industrial-research-and-innovation/key-enabling-technologies/advanced-materials-and-chemicals_en) - [EU Critical Raw Materials List](https://rmis.jrc.ec.europa.eu/eu-critical-raw-materials) - [Partner Search Tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | General EC Contact | [Contact European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiry Service| [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points | [Horizon Europe NCPs](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT Helpdesk | [Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | ---

Innovative Advanced Materials and New Production Processes – Reducing Dependencies on Critical and Strategic Raw Materials (IA) - European Commission

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