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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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    Four men in formal attire, each in different settings. One wears a turtleneck, others wear suits with ties.
    Research & Art Published:

    Future makers research batteries, cryptography and plastic recycling

    The Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation awarded 3.5 million euros in research funding to eight projects, five from Aalto University.
    A person stands on a path surrounded by autumn trees with yellow leaves. They wear a dark coat and grey shirt.
    Studies Published:

    Chemical engineering student Mauri Hartikainen: “With metallurgy, you can truly make an impact in building a sustainable future”

    Mauri Hartikainen chose sustainable metallurgy as his Master’s major because he wants to be involved in developing clean technology solutions. What fascinates him most about metals is their almost limitless recyclability.
    Photo of prof. Yaolin Xu by Mikko Raskinen/Aalto University.
    Awards and Recognition Published:

    Prof. Yaolin Xu’s battery research awarded prestigious energy storage prize

    Track record and future potential in building better energy storage solutions landed Assistant Professor Xu the Energy Storage Materials Young Scientist Award.
    EIT RawMaterials call for Skills for Tomorrow Training 2025
    Cooperation Published:

    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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    EIT RawMaterials Events

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    Raw Materials Academy 2

    EIT RawMaterials Academy (external link)

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

    Raw Materials Partners

    EIT RawMaterials Partners (external link)

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

    Raw Materials Start-ups

    EIT RawMaterials Start-ups (external link)

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

    Raw Materials Themes

    EIT RawMaterials Themes (external link)

    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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