Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: April 20, 2026 | April 21, 2026
Funding Amounts: €5,000,000–€7,000,000 per project (lump sum); total call budget €18,500,000; approx. 3 projects funded; project duration typically 36–48 months.
Summary: Supports advanced research and technology development for EU critical raw materials exploration, integrating AI, machine learning, and multi-source data to build high-resolution geological models.
Key Information: Participation is restricted to eligible countries; business case and exploitation strategy required in proposal.