This opportunity funds projects developing and demonstrating pilot-scale processing technologies in the EU to improve recovery of critical raw materials from low grade or complex ores and mining waste. Funded activities include enhancing material, water, and energy efficiency, reducing toxic elements, minimizing environmental footprint, and improving health and safety. Proposals must involve industrial consortia, include business exploitation strategies, and foster cross-project collaboration to accelerate market uptake and circular economy solutions.
Eligible applicants are legal entities established in EU Member States, associated countries, OECD countries, and selected partner countries with strategic raw materials partnerships. Entities controlled by non-eligible countries are excluded. Applicants must comply with admissibility, financial, an
