EIT RawMaterials

EIT RawMaterials focuses on advancing sustainable raw materials research, policy, and supply by supporting innovation across three key areas: closing material loops through circular economy solutions, securing raw material supply through substitution of declining materials, and designing material solutions through responsible extraction and sustainable sourcing technologies.

Check Size

$500K - $2.5M

Stages

Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth

Focus Areas

Climate Cleantech, Energy, Manufacturing

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Investment Thesis

EIT RawMaterials operates as a knowledge and innovation community focused on Europe’s raw materials sector resilience and sustainability. The organization believes in connecting Europe’s biggest knowledge and innovation community across the entire raw materials value chain—from extraction through processing to recycling—to address Europe’s dependency on imported materials while advancing environmental and social standards. Their approach integrates innovation, education, and strategic financing to transform the sector.

What Sets Them Apart

Unique access to the full metals and minerals value chain with 300+ partners across the ecosystem
Integration of three pillars: Knowledge & Innovation, Finance & Fundraising, and Education & Skills
Management of the European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA) mandated by the EU Commission
Open innovation challenge model that connects corporates with startups across Europe
Comprehensive education platform including EIT-labelled Master's programmes, PhD summer schools, and the European Raw Materials Academy targeting 100,000+ learners by 2030
De-risked funding approach through multiple channels: KAVA calls (up to €2.5M+), startup investments, and ERMA project financing