Technologies for innovative processing of raw materials (IA) 2027 Grant
In context
This call is open to consortia, large companies and small and medium-sized businesses and 2 others, at prototype and pilot stage and scale-up and mature. Funding is a grant of €10,000,000 – €12,500,000 per project. Coverage is read from the notice itself: the European Union.
This Horizon Europe Innovation Actions call funds demonstration and validation of new technologies for processing raw materials, aiming to improve critical raw materials supply and recovery. It is aimed at consortia of industry, research and university partners in the EU and associated countries, with awards of €10M to €12.5M per project and a deadline of 2027-02-02.
About this grant
The Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds development and deployment of advanced technologies for processing raw materials with greater sustainability and efficiency. Projects must demonstrate circular economy principles or contribute to industrial decarbonization, focusing on processing rather than extraction. Grants of €10,000,000 to €12,500,000 per project support consortia combining companies, research institutions and universities from EU member states and associated countries. Applicants should be at prototype, pilot or mature scale; early-stage ventures are not eligible. Projects typically involve industry partners alongside research organisations and must address large-scale demonstration or pilot activities. Applications open on 22 September 2026 and close on 2 February 2027.
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Key requirements
- ✓Must be submitted by a transnational consortium of eligible legal entities from EU Member States or associated countries, as set out in the Horizon Europe call conditions
- ✓Project must demonstrate innovative raw materials processing technologies at a significant maturity level, with validation in a relevant environment
- ✓Deadline is 2027-02-02; check the topic's full text for TRL range, consortium rules and budget limits
Frequently asked questions
- How much funding does European Commission (Horizon Europe) offer?
- Technologies for innovative processing of raw materials (IA) offers €10M – €12.5M per project.
- When is the Technologies for innovative processing of raw materials (IA) deadline?
- Applications close 2 Feb 2027.
- Who can apply for Technologies for innovative processing of raw materials (IA)?
- Eligibility covers organisations in EU; consortium, large-company, sme, research-institution, university.
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Circular economy funding supports reuse, repair, remanufacturing, product redesign and secondary materials markets. Grants tend to back pilots with businesses and local authorities, while tenders buy collection, sorting and recovery services. Applicants are usually asked to show the material flows involved and who will buy the recovered output.
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