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About EIT RawMaterials

Boosting the competitiveness of the European raw materials sector via radical innovation!

EIT RawMaterials

Funded by the European Commission, we are the largest and strongest consortium in the raw materials sector worldwide. Our aims are to develop raw materials into a major strength for Europe – via radical innovation, new education approaches, and guided entrepreneurship. 

That is why they are working with entrepreneurs, innovators, industry, and universities in six critical thematic fields:

    CIRCULAR ECONOMY

    Circular Economy

    Design smarter solutions, closing materials loops 

    Raw Materials Theme Substitution

    Sustainable materials

    Substitution of critical and toxic materials for key technologies 

    Raw Matarials Themes Recycling

    Recycling 

    Turning waste into valuable resources

    Raw Matarials Themes Resource Efficiency

    Processing

    Improve resource efficiency and safety

    Raw Matarials Themes Sustainable Mining

    Mining

    Innovative technologies for intelligent and sustainable mining

    Raw Matarials Themes Exploration

    Exploration

    Innovative and efficient technologies, securing raw materials supply in Europe 

    EIT RawMaterials Calls & Supports
    EIT RawMaterials has an annual call for

    EIT RawMaterials News

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    EIT RawMaterials call for Skills for Tomorrow Training 2025
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    Apply to EIT RawMaterials Skills for Tomorrow Training Call (Last Cut-Off Day 29 AUG 2025)

    This initiative seeks to support the creation of innovative, revenue-generating training programmes that address digital transformation, technological innovation, and strategic workforce needs across the raw materials value chain.
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    Certificate in Advanced LCA Simulation

    A new AaltoEE course (funded by EIT RawMaterials) developed together with Aalto University, Metso, Université de Bordeaux, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and TU Bergakademie Freiberg.
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    Five things everyone should know about the materials powering the green transition

    The green transition depends on more than just clean energy — it requires a massive, complex supply of critical raw materials, especially metals and minerals. From mining and refining to recycling and innovation, here are five key things everyone should know about the materials powering a sustainable future.
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    Lignin: A Sustainable Solution for Future Energy Storage

    Transforming from a fossil-based to a bio-based economy, we need alternative solutions for both fuels and biobased chemicals and materials. Lignin is a promising bio-based compound produced as a side stream in biorefineries. It has the potential to replace fossil-based chemicals and materials in resins and energy storage applications.
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    EIT RawMaterials Events

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    Raw Materials Academy 2

    Education activities across the entire ecosystem of learners – PhD students, Masters’ students, industrial partners, professionals, and wider society

    Raw Materials Partners

    EIT RawMaterials comprises of more than 120 partners of leading businesses, universities and research & technology organisations.

    Raw Materials Start-ups

    EIT RawMaterials supports the following start-ups that create and develop new, innovative business ideas in the raw materials sector.

    Raw Materials Themes

    Six knowledge and innovation themes guide the interaction between the KIC partners

    Zoltan Javor

    Zoltan Javor

    Project Manager
    zoltan.javor@aalto.fi

    Visiting address

    Open Innovation House

    A201, 2nd floor, Open Innovation House

    Maarintie 6, Otaniemi

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