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EIT RawMaterials

Connecting business, research and education. Driving and fostering innovation along the entire raw materials value chain.

EIT RawMaterials, initiated by the EIT (European Institute of Innovation and Technology) and funded by the European Commission, is the largest and strongest consortium in the raw materials sector worldwide. Its mission is to boost competitiveness, growth and attractiveness of the European raw materials sector via radical innovation and guided entrepreneurship. EIT RawMaterials unites more than 100

partners – academic and research institutions as well as businesses – from more than 20 EU countries. They collaborate on finding new, innovative solutions to secure the supplies and improve the raw materials sector all along its value chain – from extraction to processing, from recycling to reuse. There are six regional hubs in Belgium, Finland, France, Italy, Poland and Sweden, called Co-location centers that represent different regional ecosystems bridging between business, research and education. EIT RawMaterials aims to significantly enhance innovation in the raw materials sector by sharing of knowledge, information and expertise: Entrepreneurs, Start-ups and SMEs receive funding and support through our partner network and collaboration activities. EIT RawMaterials will generate a significant impact on European competitiveness and employment by driving and fostering innovation and empowering students, entrepreneurs and education partners driving toward the circular economy. This will result in the introduction of innovative and sustainable products, processes and services, as well as talented people that will deliver increased economic, environmental and social sustainability to European society.

03/09/2026

⛏️ A new network for Europe's exploration and mining industry launches this October. Applications to attend are now open.

EIT RawMaterials is bringing together the leaders shaping the future of mining for the launch of the new Exploration & Mining SIGN (Strategic Impact Group Network) — providing companies direct access to innovative technologies, skilled talent, funding updates, and giving industry a stronger voice in shaping European policy.

As a dedicated side event of the MMH. Mining and Minerals Hall 2026 in Seville, this Expert Forum will turn ambition into action — bringing the right players together to define the priorities of this new community from day one.

What to expect:
▪️A Welcome Networking Reception on 20 October at the EIT RawMaterials booth
▪️High-level discussions on the industry's toughest challenges — innovation, investment, permitting, sustainability, policy, social licence to operate and skills
▪️Interactive World Café sessions to shape a shared roadmap for European exploration and mining
▪️An optional field trip to Atalaya Mining on 22 October

Selected participants receive complimentary access to the Expert Forum and a ticket to the MMH Expo at the same venue.

This is where the SIGN's progress begins and where the right connections for your next project could start.

📅 20–22 October 2026 | Seville, Spain (MMH)

👉 Apply to attend: https://eitrawmaterials.eu/events/expert-forum-launch-exploration-mining-sign

01/09/2026

"A good salary will not keep young talent in this industry."

That is the message from Kelly Papadopoulou, COO and co-founder of Pi Tech, from our conversations at the EIT RawMaterials Summit. What keeps young people motivated, she says, is feeling productive and working on projects that matter, and that needs to start early.

Kelly was once the only girl in her high school STEM class. Today, she runs a growing tech company and was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Greece 2026. Her start came through Girls Go STEM, the EIT Community initiative we are proud to coordinate, giving girls aged 14 to 19 across Europe a real, hands-on start in STEM while they are still in school.

Know an extraordinary girl or young woman ready to take that next step? The Girls Go STEM Student Ambassador Programme is open to young women aged 14 to 19 who want to build entrepreneurial and leadership skills and inspire other girls into STEM. Applications close 7 September.

👉 Discover Girls Go STEM and their Student Ambassador Programme: https://lnkd.in/eu3e8m8c

27/08/2026

Conferences give you notes. This forum gives you a working group.

The Green & Circular Metals SIGN Expert Forum is designed to move beyond discussion, creating tangible pathways for collaboration, innovation and investment across Europe's metals value chain. 🤝

Here's what participants walk away with:

▪️Insights into emerging EU policy, market trends and industrial challenges
▪️Connect with key stakeholders across industry, academia, investors, start-ups and rising talent
▪️Shape priorities and actions through working groups, the Open Innovation Challenge, and voting sessions

Leave with more than notes: new partnerships, a working group to continue with, and a direct line to peers solving the same problems

Open to EIT RawMaterials partners, industry leaders, policymakers, investors, researchers, technology providers and students. Members of Green & Circular Metals SIGN Working Groups get a 50% discount on registration.

📅 29–30 September 2026 | Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

👉 Limited seats available: https://eitrawmaterials.eu/events/expert-forum-green-circular-metals

13/05/2026

🚀 Apply for funding of your innovation project! The KAVA 14 Upscaling Call is now open!

If you’re working on a validated technology in the raw materials sector and are ready to scale and commercialise it, this is your chance to take the next step. Apply for funding !

What’s on offer:

• €500K–€2.5M funding per project

• Support to scale technologies from TRL 5+ to market readiness (targeting TRL 8)

• Strong focus on commercialisation and real-world impact

👥 Who should apply?

Consortia bringing together industry, research, and education partners, ready to collaborate and scale innovation across Europe

📅 First cut-off date: 24 June 2026

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://eitrawmaterials.eu/kava-call-14-upscaling

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the next generation of innovations shaping Europe’s raw materials sector!

12/05/2026

5 days left. If you've been thinking about it — this is the moment. ⏳

Applications for EIT Jumpstarter 2026 close on 17 May at 23:59 CET.

This is your chance to turn a raw materials innovation into a structured, funded, investor-ready startup — with expert mentorship, in-person training, and up to €10,000 in prizes.

No equity required.

📅 Deadline: 17 May 2026, 23:59 CET
👉 Apply now: https://eitrawmaterials.eu/eit-jumpstarter-2026

Know someone who should apply? Tag them — there's still time. 👇

07/05/2026

Europe cannot afford to lose its smelting capacity.

A timely perspective from Trafigura CEO Richard Holtum highlights a critical reality: while energy security has dominated recent debates, metals processing is emerging as an equally strategic vulnerability.

Smelters are not just industrial infrastructure — they underpin defence, mobility, construction, and high-tech value chains. Yet Europe has already lost nearly a third of its base metal smelting capacity over the past decade.

The risks are structural:
• High energy costs eroding margins
• Competition from subsidised producers
• Underinvestment in critical by-product recovery

At the same time, Europe still holds a decisive advantage: an existing industrial base, technical expertise, and midstream processing capacity that would take decades to rebuild if lost.

The path forward is clear:
→ Protect existing assets through coherent energy policy
→ Enable viable business cases for critical minerals
→ Invest in modernisation and system integration

This is not purely a market challenge. Strategic resilience, security of supply, and industrial sovereignty require coordinated public and private action.

Richard Holtum will open the EIT RawMaterials Summit 2026 on 20 May in Brussels, where this discussion will continue with industry and policy leaders.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dHqfK_Ah

29/04/2026

Last day to secure your place at 30% off!

The policymakers shaping the CRM Act. The investors backing Europe's next bankable projects. The innovators moving technologies from lab to plant.

🔶 30% off 2-day General Access passes ends tonight
🔶 Use code RMS30 at checkout

📅 19–21 May 2026 | The EGG, Brussels
🔗 Register now: eitrmsummit.com

28/04/2026

"We had the idea and the technology — the program helped us understand how to build a startup around it." 🔧

Jakov Kukin co-founded Luxyon (formerly Total Energy) through EIT Jumpstarter 2024.

He came in with a concept.
He left with a validated business model, mentors, and industry contacts.

Sound familiar? Apply before 8 May.

🔗 Link in bio

Tag a researcher who should know about this 👇

20/04/2026

What does a winning idea look like at EIT Jumpstarter? 🚀

Here’s a glimpse into the kinds of concepts that stood out — and why they worked:

🌍 Turning data into decisions
Startups like Matvision and DeepWaves leveraged AI to transform complex geological and resource data into real-time, actionable insights. The takeaway? Ideas that simplify complexity and improve decision-making at scale stand out.

⚡ Solving real energy challenges
Luxyon focused on next-gen solar technology with flexible perovskite films — tackling efficiency, adaptability, and deployment barriers. Strong ideas don’t just innovate — they address urgent, real-world problems.

🧠 Making expertise accessible
Platforms like AccEARTH brought advanced geoscience tools to the cloud, opening access to users beyond traditional experts. Winning ideas often democratize knowledge and unlock new users.

💡 So what do these have in common?
✔ Clear problem-solution fit
✔ Scalable impact
✔ Strong use of technology
✔ Relevance to global challenges

If you’re thinking about applying to EIT Jumpstarter, take notes: it’s not just about having an idea — it’s about solving the right problem in the right way.

Ready to build yours? Link in the comments 👇

16/04/2026

Burak Yaşasın founded Chitolastic with a promising scientific idea — but wasn't sure how to turn it into a real business.

EIT Jumpstarter changed that.

"Before JumpStarter, the biggest barrier was the uncertainty and hesitation that comes with turning a scientific idea into a real business. The program gave us the confidence and courage we needed to take that step."

— Burak Yaşasın, Founder, Chitolastic | EIT Jumpstarter 2024 Winner

Today, Chitolastic has officially registered as a company, increased its visibility, and started a pilot collaboration — built on the network and mentorship from the programme. 🦾

If this sounds familiar, the EIT Jumpstarter 2026 could be for you.

📅 Application deadline is approaching!
Get the details 👉 https://eitrawmaterials.eu/eit-jumpstarter-2026

Tag someone who has the idea but needs the push 👇

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