Innovative technologies and tools for exploration and data modelling of raw materials (RIA)
Overview
The HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-11 grant opportunity focuses on innovative technologies and tools for exploration and data modeling of raw materials, particularly critical raw materials, under the Horizon Europe program. The application is categorized as Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) with a funding mechanism structured as lump sum grants. The application period opens on January 6, 2026, and closes on April 21, 2026. A consortium of multiple legal entities is required, encouraging collaboration among research organizations, universities, technology companies, and SMEs. Eligible beneficiaries must be based in EU Member States, associated countries, OECD countries, African Union Member States, MERCOSUR, CARIFORUM, and those with EU strategic partnerships regarding raw materials.
The total budget for this call is €18.5 million, with expected funding for three projects, each ranging from €5 million to €7 million. The initiative aims to enhance knowledge of EU raw materials by developing advanced geological modeling and mineral system analysis processes, integrating innovative technologies such as AI and machine learning. Projects are expected to progress from development and validation to commercial application, aligning with the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act.
The application process involves a single-stage submission via the European Funding and Tenders Portal. Although co-funding is not mandatory, financial contributions from applicants are encouraged to demonstrate commitment and strengthen proposals. The success rate for the grant is estimated to be between 10% to 39%, given the competitive landscape and funding complexity. No non-monetary support services are provided by the EU, although applicants can access various complementary resources during the project lifecycle.
In summary, this grant opportunity seeks to stimulate innovation in raw materials exploration, aiming to enhance EU autonomy and reduce reliance on external sources for critical materials necessary for the green and digital transitions. It represents a strategic investment in advancing sustainable practices in the raw materials sector while fostering new business opportunities for European enterprises.
The total budget for this call is €18.5 million, with expected funding for three projects, each ranging from €5 million to €7 million. The initiative aims to enhance knowledge of EU raw materials by developing advanced geological modeling and mineral system analysis processes, integrating innovative technologies such as AI and machine learning. Projects are expected to progress from development and validation to commercial application, aligning with the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act.
The application process involves a single-stage submission via the European Funding and Tenders Portal. Although co-funding is not mandatory, financial contributions from applicants are encouraged to demonstrate commitment and strengthen proposals. The success rate for the grant is estimated to be between 10% to 39%, given the competitive landscape and funding complexity. No non-monetary support services are provided by the EU, although applicants can access various complementary resources during the project lifecycle.
In summary, this grant opportunity seeks to stimulate innovation in raw materials exploration, aiming to enhance EU autonomy and reduce reliance on external sources for critical materials necessary for the green and digital transitions. It represents a strategic investment in advancing sustainable practices in the raw materials sector while fostering new business opportunities for European enterprises.
Detail
This is a summary of the EU funding opportunity HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-11, titled "Innovative technologies and tools for exploration and data modelling of raw materials (RIA)". It falls under the Horizon Europe (HORIZON) program, specifically the INDUSTRY (HORIZON-CL4-2026-01) call. The action type is HORIZON-RIA, which stands for HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions. The Model Grant Agreement (MGA) type is HORIZON Lump Sum Grant [HORIZON-AG-LS]. The deadline model is single-stage. The planned opening date is January 6, 2026, and the deadline date is April 21, 2026, at 17:00:00 Brussels time.
The expected outcome of this funding opportunity is to increase information on the European Union's raw materials, particularly critical raw materials occurrences and deposits, while contributing to the implementation of the National exploration program, as outlined in article 19 of the Critical Raw Materials Regulation (CRMA). The goals include improving the knowledge base of EU raw materials to identify new areas for exploration and resource estimation, accelerating the development of EU domestic raw materials exploration projects by integrating innovative technologies that can form the basis for new EU SMEs, developing innovative exploration data acquisition, processing and modelling and mineral system analysis for identification of critical raw materials deposits in the EU, and providing technologies and data which will strengthen EU Geological Surveys capacities and skills to implement the National Exploration programmes as defined in the CRMA. It also aims to accelerate development of EU domestic raw materials exploration projects by junior mining / exploration companies.
The scope of the actions involves developing and validating advanced geological modelling and mineral system analysis using multi-source data (geological, geophysical, and geochemical) from ground-based and remote-sensing techniques to develop high-resolution 3D models of mineral deposits. The integration of new (AI and machine learning) and conventional methods will be necessary to predict with the greatest accuracy the location of mineral deposits of critical raw materials and their carrier minerals. Actions contributing to the National exploration programmes under the article 19 of CRMA is encouraged.
Actions should develop new knowledge and conceptual models, supported by innovative technologies to strengthen and secure the EU’s supply of primary raw materials by: Generating better geological understanding (i.e. characterization, modelling, mapping) of known mineral deposits to facilitate discovery of new resources, including mineral systems carrying critical raw materials; Collecting new geological, geophysical, and geochemical data and developing ore genetic models and mineral system analysis to build a broad understanding of EU’s deposit type, including critical raw materials in order to identify areas for exploration, especially in previously underexplored regions; Advancing mineral prospectivity modelling processes; Facilitate the integration of existing multi-datasets with newly acquired data. Proposals should include a business case and exploitation strategy, as outlined in the introduction to this Destination.
Regarding the general conditions, the proposal page limit in part B of the General Annexes is exceptionally extended by 3 pages to include a business case and exploitation strategy. Admissibility conditions are described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. Proposal page limits and layout are described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System. Eligible countries are described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects. See the information in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
To increase EU resilience in raw materials supply chains and thus reduce the serious risk to the Union's strategic assets, economic and societal interests, autonomy and security associated with the current EU reliance on a few third countries for critical raw materials, by increasing sustainable and responsible sourcing of primary and secondary raw materials necessary to enable the green and digital transition and in alignment with the objectives of the Critical Raw Materials Act, participation in this topic is limited to legal entities established in Member States, associated countries, OECD countries, African Union Member States, MERCOSUR, CARIFORUM, Andean Community and countries with which the EU has concluded strategic partnerships on raw materials as well as trade agreements (or association/economic partnership or equivalent agreements, including the new Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships) containing raw materials cooperation provisions (i.e. Energy and Raw materials chapters). Proposals including legal entities which are not established in the countries that fall under the criteria above will be ineligible. For the duly justified and exceptional reasons listed above, in order to guarantee the protection of the strategic interests of the Union and its Member States, entities established in an eligible country listed above, but which are directly or indirectly controlled by a non-eligible country or a non-eligible country entity, shall not participate in the action.
Financial and operational capacity and exclusion are described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes. Award criteria, scoring, and thresholds are described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes. Submission and evaluation processes are described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual. The indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement is described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes. The granting authority may, up to 4 years after the end of the action, object to a transfer of ownership or to the exclusive licensing of results, as set out in the specific provision of Annex 5. Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021 authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027) – and in actions under the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2021-2025). Legal and financial set-up of the grants are described in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes. Specific conditions are described in the specific topic of the Work Programme.
Application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA) information includes: Application form templates, Standard application form (HE RIA, IA), HE Programme Guide, Lump Sum MGA, Operating Grants MGA, Framework Partnership Agreement FPA, Call-specific instructions, Detailed budget table (HE LS), Information on financial support to third parties (HE), Information on clinical studies (HE), and Guidance: "Lump sums - what do I need to know?".
Additional documents include: HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 1. General Introduction, HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 7. Digital, Industry and Space, HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 14. Horizontal Activities, HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 15. General Annexes, HE Programme Guide, HE Framework Programme 2021/695, HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764, EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509, Decision authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme, Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment, EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement, Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual, Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions, and Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement.
The budget overview provides details for various HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD topics, including their type of action, budget, stage, opening date, deadline, contributions, and indicative number of grants. For HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-11, the budget is 18,500,000 EUR, it is a HORIZON-RIA, has a single stage, opens on 2026-01-06, closes on 2026-04-21, has contributions ranging from 5,000,000 to 7,000,000, and has an indicative number of 3 grants.
There are partner search announcements available, and LEARs, Account Administrators, or self-registrants can publish partner requests. The submission system is planned to be opened on the date stated on the topic header. There are no topic Q&As found.
For support, applicants are encouraged to read all provisions carefully, use the Online Manual, consult the Horizon Europe Programme Guide, check the Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ, use the Research Enquiry Service, contact National Contact Points (NCPs), contact the Enterprise Europe Network, use the IT Helpdesk, use the European IPR Helpdesk, and contact CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk and ETSI Research Helpdesk.
In summary, this Horizon Europe funding opportunity aims to enhance the EU's raw material security by supporting research and innovation in advanced geological modelling, data analysis, and exploration technologies. The focus is on critical raw materials, with projects expected to contribute to the implementation of national exploration programs and involve SMEs. The funding is provided as a lump sum, and there are specific eligibility criteria related to the location and control of participating legal entities. The call encourages the use of AI and machine learning, and proposals should include a business case and exploitation strategy.
This opportunity is about increasing the EU's self-sufficiency in raw materials, especially those critical for the green and digital transition. It's a call for researchers, innovators, and SMEs to develop and apply cutting-edge technologies for more efficient and accurate exploration of mineral deposits within the EU and associated countries. The EU wants to reduce its reliance on external suppliers for these essential materials, and this grant is designed to stimulate the development of new methods and technologies to find and extract these resources sustainably and responsibly within its own borders. The projects funded are expected to not only advance the science and technology of mineral exploration but also to create new business opportunities for European companies, particularly SMEs, in the mining and exploration sector.
The expected outcome of this funding opportunity is to increase information on the European Union's raw materials, particularly critical raw materials occurrences and deposits, while contributing to the implementation of the National exploration program, as outlined in article 19 of the Critical Raw Materials Regulation (CRMA). The goals include improving the knowledge base of EU raw materials to identify new areas for exploration and resource estimation, accelerating the development of EU domestic raw materials exploration projects by integrating innovative technologies that can form the basis for new EU SMEs, developing innovative exploration data acquisition, processing and modelling and mineral system analysis for identification of critical raw materials deposits in the EU, and providing technologies and data which will strengthen EU Geological Surveys capacities and skills to implement the National Exploration programmes as defined in the CRMA. It also aims to accelerate development of EU domestic raw materials exploration projects by junior mining / exploration companies.
The scope of the actions involves developing and validating advanced geological modelling and mineral system analysis using multi-source data (geological, geophysical, and geochemical) from ground-based and remote-sensing techniques to develop high-resolution 3D models of mineral deposits. The integration of new (AI and machine learning) and conventional methods will be necessary to predict with the greatest accuracy the location of mineral deposits of critical raw materials and their carrier minerals. Actions contributing to the National exploration programmes under the article 19 of CRMA is encouraged.
Actions should develop new knowledge and conceptual models, supported by innovative technologies to strengthen and secure the EU’s supply of primary raw materials by: Generating better geological understanding (i.e. characterization, modelling, mapping) of known mineral deposits to facilitate discovery of new resources, including mineral systems carrying critical raw materials; Collecting new geological, geophysical, and geochemical data and developing ore genetic models and mineral system analysis to build a broad understanding of EU’s deposit type, including critical raw materials in order to identify areas for exploration, especially in previously underexplored regions; Advancing mineral prospectivity modelling processes; Facilitate the integration of existing multi-datasets with newly acquired data. Proposals should include a business case and exploitation strategy, as outlined in the introduction to this Destination.
Regarding the general conditions, the proposal page limit in part B of the General Annexes is exceptionally extended by 3 pages to include a business case and exploitation strategy. Admissibility conditions are described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. Proposal page limits and layout are described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System. Eligible countries are described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects. See the information in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
To increase EU resilience in raw materials supply chains and thus reduce the serious risk to the Union's strategic assets, economic and societal interests, autonomy and security associated with the current EU reliance on a few third countries for critical raw materials, by increasing sustainable and responsible sourcing of primary and secondary raw materials necessary to enable the green and digital transition and in alignment with the objectives of the Critical Raw Materials Act, participation in this topic is limited to legal entities established in Member States, associated countries, OECD countries, African Union Member States, MERCOSUR, CARIFORUM, Andean Community and countries with which the EU has concluded strategic partnerships on raw materials as well as trade agreements (or association/economic partnership or equivalent agreements, including the new Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships) containing raw materials cooperation provisions (i.e. Energy and Raw materials chapters). Proposals including legal entities which are not established in the countries that fall under the criteria above will be ineligible. For the duly justified and exceptional reasons listed above, in order to guarantee the protection of the strategic interests of the Union and its Member States, entities established in an eligible country listed above, but which are directly or indirectly controlled by a non-eligible country or a non-eligible country entity, shall not participate in the action.
Financial and operational capacity and exclusion are described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes. Award criteria, scoring, and thresholds are described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes. Submission and evaluation processes are described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual. The indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement is described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes. The granting authority may, up to 4 years after the end of the action, object to a transfer of ownership or to the exclusive licensing of results, as set out in the specific provision of Annex 5. Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021 authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027) – and in actions under the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2021-2025). Legal and financial set-up of the grants are described in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes. Specific conditions are described in the specific topic of the Work Programme.
Application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA) information includes: Application form templates, Standard application form (HE RIA, IA), HE Programme Guide, Lump Sum MGA, Operating Grants MGA, Framework Partnership Agreement FPA, Call-specific instructions, Detailed budget table (HE LS), Information on financial support to third parties (HE), Information on clinical studies (HE), and Guidance: "Lump sums - what do I need to know?".
Additional documents include: HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 1. General Introduction, HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 7. Digital, Industry and Space, HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 14. Horizontal Activities, HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 15. General Annexes, HE Programme Guide, HE Framework Programme 2021/695, HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764, EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509, Decision authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme, Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment, EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement, Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual, Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions, and Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement.
The budget overview provides details for various HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD topics, including their type of action, budget, stage, opening date, deadline, contributions, and indicative number of grants. For HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-11, the budget is 18,500,000 EUR, it is a HORIZON-RIA, has a single stage, opens on 2026-01-06, closes on 2026-04-21, has contributions ranging from 5,000,000 to 7,000,000, and has an indicative number of 3 grants.
There are partner search announcements available, and LEARs, Account Administrators, or self-registrants can publish partner requests. The submission system is planned to be opened on the date stated on the topic header. There are no topic Q&As found.
For support, applicants are encouraged to read all provisions carefully, use the Online Manual, consult the Horizon Europe Programme Guide, check the Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ, use the Research Enquiry Service, contact National Contact Points (NCPs), contact the Enterprise Europe Network, use the IT Helpdesk, use the European IPR Helpdesk, and contact CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk and ETSI Research Helpdesk.
In summary, this Horizon Europe funding opportunity aims to enhance the EU's raw material security by supporting research and innovation in advanced geological modelling, data analysis, and exploration technologies. The focus is on critical raw materials, with projects expected to contribute to the implementation of national exploration programs and involve SMEs. The funding is provided as a lump sum, and there are specific eligibility criteria related to the location and control of participating legal entities. The call encourages the use of AI and machine learning, and proposals should include a business case and exploitation strategy.
This opportunity is about increasing the EU's self-sufficiency in raw materials, especially those critical for the green and digital transition. It's a call for researchers, innovators, and SMEs to develop and apply cutting-edge technologies for more efficient and accurate exploration of mineral deposits within the EU and associated countries. The EU wants to reduce its reliance on external suppliers for these essential materials, and this grant is designed to stimulate the development of new methods and technologies to find and extract these resources sustainably and responsibly within its own borders. The projects funded are expected to not only advance the science and technology of mineral exploration but also to create new business opportunities for European companies, particularly SMEs, in the mining and exploration sector.
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Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types for this opportunity are legal entities established in Member States, associated countries, OECD countries, African Union Member States, MERCOSUR, CARIFORUM, Andean Community and countries with which the EU has concluded strategic partnerships on raw materials as well as trade agreements (or association/economic partnership or equivalent agreements, including the new Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships) containing raw materials cooperation provisions (i.e. Energy and Raw materials chapters). Entities established in an eligible country but directly or indirectly controlled by a non-eligible country or entity from a non-eligible country are not allowed to participate.
Funding Type: The funding type is a grant, specifically a HORIZON Research and Innovation Action (HORIZON-RIA) and HORIZON Innovation Actions (HORIZON-IA) and HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions (HORIZON-CSA) with eligible costs taking the form of a lump sum.
Consortium Requirement: A consortium of multiple applicants is required, as the call aims to integrate diverse expertise and resources for comprehensive raw material exploration and data modelling.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility includes EU Member States, associated countries, OECD countries, African Union Member States, MERCOSUR, CARIFORUM, Andean Community, and countries with strategic partnerships on raw materials with the EU, as well as those with trade agreements including raw materials cooperation provisions.
Target Sector: The target sector is raw materials, specifically critical raw materials, exploration, data modelling, geological modelling, mineral system analysis, AI, machine learning, and related innovative technologies.
Mentioned Countries: The opportunity explicitly mentions EU Member States, associated countries, OECD countries, African Union Member States, MERCOSUR, CARIFORUM, and Andean Community.
Project Stage: The project stage is focused on development and validation, aiming to advance from research to practical application and integration of innovative technologies in raw material exploration.
Funding Amount: The funding amounts vary depending on the specific topic within the call:
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-01: €6,000,000 to €8,000,000 (6 grants)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-04: €5,000,000 to €8,000,000 (9 grants)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-05: €5,000,000 to €6,500,000 (7 grants)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-11: €5,000,000 to €7,000,000 (3 grants)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-12: €5,000,000 to €7,000,000 (3 grants)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-13: around €4,000,000 (1 grant)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-14: around €7,500,000 (4 grants)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-23: around €13,000,000 (4 grants)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-24: around €800,000 (1 grant)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-31: €5,000,000 to €7,000,000 (7 grants)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-41: around €1,000,000 (2 grants)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-44: around €3,000,000 (1 grant)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-45: €1,500,000 to €2,500,000 (2 grants)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-46: around €2,000,000 (1 grant)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-48: around €2,000,000 (25 grants)
Application Type: The application type is an open call with a single-stage submission process.
Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in the form of a lump sum grant.
Application Stages: The application process consists of a single stage.
Success Rates: The success rates cannot be determined from the provided text.
Co-funding Requirement: The text does not explicitly state whether co-funding is required.
This Horizon Europe call focuses on enhancing the EU's resilience in raw materials supply chains by promoting sustainable and responsible sourcing of primary and secondary raw materials. The call encourages projects that develop and validate advanced geological modelling and mineral system analysis using multi-source data and innovative technologies like AI and machine learning. The goal is to improve the prediction of critical raw material deposits within the EU, strengthen the knowledge base, and accelerate the development of domestic exploration projects, particularly by junior mining and exploration companies. Eligible applicants include legal entities from EU Member States, associated countries, OECD countries, African Union Member States, MERCOSUR, CARIFORUM, Andean Community, and countries with strategic partnerships on raw materials with the EU. The funding is provided as a lump sum grant, and the application process involves a single stage. The call aims to support the implementation of the Critical Raw Materials Act and enhance the capacities of EU Geological Surveys.
Funding Type: The funding type is a grant, specifically a HORIZON Research and Innovation Action (HORIZON-RIA) and HORIZON Innovation Actions (HORIZON-IA) and HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions (HORIZON-CSA) with eligible costs taking the form of a lump sum.
Consortium Requirement: A consortium of multiple applicants is required, as the call aims to integrate diverse expertise and resources for comprehensive raw material exploration and data modelling.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility includes EU Member States, associated countries, OECD countries, African Union Member States, MERCOSUR, CARIFORUM, Andean Community, and countries with strategic partnerships on raw materials with the EU, as well as those with trade agreements including raw materials cooperation provisions.
Target Sector: The target sector is raw materials, specifically critical raw materials, exploration, data modelling, geological modelling, mineral system analysis, AI, machine learning, and related innovative technologies.
Mentioned Countries: The opportunity explicitly mentions EU Member States, associated countries, OECD countries, African Union Member States, MERCOSUR, CARIFORUM, and Andean Community.
Project Stage: The project stage is focused on development and validation, aiming to advance from research to practical application and integration of innovative technologies in raw material exploration.
Funding Amount: The funding amounts vary depending on the specific topic within the call:
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-01: €6,000,000 to €8,000,000 (6 grants)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-04: €5,000,000 to €8,000,000 (9 grants)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-05: €5,000,000 to €6,500,000 (7 grants)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-11: €5,000,000 to €7,000,000 (3 grants)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-12: €5,000,000 to €7,000,000 (3 grants)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-13: around €4,000,000 (1 grant)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-14: around €7,500,000 (4 grants)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-23: around €13,000,000 (4 grants)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-24: around €800,000 (1 grant)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-31: €5,000,000 to €7,000,000 (7 grants)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-41: around €1,000,000 (2 grants)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-44: around €3,000,000 (1 grant)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-45: €1,500,000 to €2,500,000 (2 grants)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-46: around €2,000,000 (1 grant)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-48: around €2,000,000 (25 grants)
Application Type: The application type is an open call with a single-stage submission process.
Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in the form of a lump sum grant.
Application Stages: The application process consists of a single stage.
Success Rates: The success rates cannot be determined from the provided text.
Co-funding Requirement: The text does not explicitly state whether co-funding is required.
This Horizon Europe call focuses on enhancing the EU's resilience in raw materials supply chains by promoting sustainable and responsible sourcing of primary and secondary raw materials. The call encourages projects that develop and validate advanced geological modelling and mineral system analysis using multi-source data and innovative technologies like AI and machine learning. The goal is to improve the prediction of critical raw material deposits within the EU, strengthen the knowledge base, and accelerate the development of domestic exploration projects, particularly by junior mining and exploration companies. Eligible applicants include legal entities from EU Member States, associated countries, OECD countries, African Union Member States, MERCOSUR, CARIFORUM, Andean Community, and countries with strategic partnerships on raw materials with the EU. The funding is provided as a lump sum grant, and the application process involves a single stage. The call aims to support the implementation of the Critical Raw Materials Act and enhance the capacities of EU Geological Surveys.
Short Summary
Impact This funding opportunity aims to enhance the EU's resilience in raw materials supply chains by promoting sustainable and responsible sourcing of primary and secondary raw materials necessary to enable the green and digital transition. | Impact | This funding opportunity aims to enhance the EU's resilience in raw materials supply chains by promoting sustainable and responsible sourcing of primary and secondary raw materials necessary to enable the green and digital transition. |
Applicant Eligible applicants include research organizations, universities, research institutes, technology companies, SMEs, large enterprises, public research institutions, and junior mining/exploration companies. | Applicant | Eligible applicants include research organizations, universities, research institutes, technology companies, SMEs, large enterprises, public research institutions, and junior mining/exploration companies. |
Developments The funding will support the development and validation of innovative technologies and tools for exploration and data modelling of critical raw materials. | Developments | The funding will support the development and validation of innovative technologies and tools for exploration and data modelling of critical raw materials. |
Applicant Type This funding is designed for a diverse range of applicants including research organizations, universities, technology companies, SMEs, and large enterprises. | Applicant Type | This funding is designed for a diverse range of applicants including research organizations, universities, technology companies, SMEs, and large enterprises. |
Consortium A consortium of multiple applicants is required for this funding opportunity. | Consortium | A consortium of multiple applicants is required for this funding opportunity. |
Funding Amount The funding range for individual projects is €5,000,000 to €7,000,000 per project. | Funding Amount | The funding range for individual projects is €5,000,000 to €7,000,000 per project. |
Countries Eligible countries include EU Member States, associated countries, OECD countries, African Union Member States, MERCOSUR, CARIFORUM, and Andean Community countries. | Countries | Eligible countries include EU Member States, associated countries, OECD countries, African Union Member States, MERCOSUR, CARIFORUM, and Andean Community countries. |
Industry The funding targets the raw materials sector, specifically critical raw materials exploration and processing. | Industry | The funding targets the raw materials sector, specifically critical raw materials exploration and processing. |
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Call for ProposalForthcoming
The Horizon Europe funding opportunity titled "Increasing the circularity of bio-based sector: upcycling and recycling for higher value and environmental benefits" (HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-09) is...
September 22nd, 2027
Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of consumer electronics
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The EU Funding & Tenders Portal has announced a call for proposals under the Horizon Europe Programme, specifically focused on enhancing ecodesign and circularity of consumer electronics, identified...
September 22nd, 2027
SUSTAINABLE COMPETITIVE DIGITAL GREEN RAIL FREIGHT SERVICES
Call for ProposalOpen
This comprehensive EU funding opportunity, identified as HORIZON-JU-ER-2025-FA5-01, specifically aims to enhance the European rail freight sector by advocating for sustainable, competitive, digital,...
February 11th, 2026
Improvement of Adaptability, Flexibility and Efficiency of Existing Recycling Processes (BATT4EU Partnership)
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The Horizon Europe funding opportunity titled "Improvement of Adaptability, Flexibility and Efficiency of Existing Recycling Processes" under the BATT4EU Partnership is classified as...
March 31st, 2027
advanced packaging of chiplets and heterogeneous integration in Europe
Call for ProposalOpen
The digital action grant opportunity titled "DIGITAL-JU-Chips-2025-CSA-LFA" aims to enhance cooperation for the industrial implementation of advanced packaging of chiplets and heterogeneous...
February 25th, 2026
Developing and embedding upcycling technologies into viable business (Processes4Planet partnership) (IA)
Call for ProposalOpen
The EU funding opportunity focuses on developing and embedding upcycling technologies into viable businesses under the Horizon Europe program, specifically through the Processes4Planet partnership....
April 14th, 2026
Novel approaches towards next-generation battery concepts, leveraging the enabling role of innovative advanced materials (BATT4EU and IAM4EU Partnerships)
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The funding opportunity titled "Novel approaches towards next-generation battery concepts, leveraging the enabling role of innovative advanced materials" falls under the Horizon Europe program,...
April 14th, 2027