Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: April 21, 2026: Full application submission deadline (single-stage RIA topic HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-12; 17:00 Brussels time)
Funding Amounts: €5,000,000–€7,000,000 per project (lump sum); estimated 3 projects funded under this call
Summary: Supports R&I projects developing innovative, sustainable technologies for extracting critical raw materials from complex or hard-to-access deposits, prioritizing environmental protection and EU strategic autonomy.
Key Information: Deep sea mining is excluded; industry participation and a business case/exploitation strategy are required.