Circular innovative advanced materials: facilitating the transition from design to markets (RIA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Made in Europe partnerships)

Overview

Funding for research and innovation projects that develop circular advanced materials, accelerate their market adoption, and enhance resource efficiency in strategic value chains such as energy and construction. Targets consortia advancing recyclable polymers, composites, magnets, and metal alloys for additive manufacturing.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities (e.g., businesses, research organizations, universities) from eligible EU Member States, Associated Countries, and specified non-EU/non-Associated Countries with funding provisions. At least three independent legal entities from three different eligible countries must participate.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: 12,500,000 EUR per project.
• Funding is provided as a lump sum.
• Total budget and funding rate are not specified.

What Is Funded

• Development of innovative advanced materials (IAMs) designed for circularity, including recyclable polymers, composites, magnets, and metal alloys for additive manufacturing.
• Processes and technologies for industrial integration, scalable recovery, recycling, and valorization at end-of-life.
• Circular business models addressing lifecycle cost changes.
• Demonstrators and industrial use cases showcasing transformative potential.
• Digital tools, FAIR data, and AI-driven approaches to support circular product design and collaboration across supply networks.
• Synergies with existing EU, national, or regional initiatives, particularly the Materials Commons for Europe.
• Focus on strategic value chains in energy or construction (portfolio approach ensures at least one project per area).

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• Technology Readiness Level (TRL): 7 to 9 (system prototype demonstration in operational environment to actual system proven in operational environment).

Key Dates

• Open date: 2026-09-21T22:00:00Z.
• Deadline: 2027-02-01T23:00:00Z.

Application Process (High-Level)

• Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal.
• Proposals must include a business case and exploitation strategy, extending the standard page limit by 3 pages.
• Evaluation follows standard Horizon Europe criteria (excellence, impact, implementation) with a portfolio approach to ensure coverage of energy and construction value chains.

Post-Award Obligations

• Compliance with the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework for chemicals and advanced materials.
• Data sharing with the Common Data Platform for Chemicals, where relevant.
• Potential restrictions on ownership transfer or exclusive licensing of results for up to 4 years post-project.
• Reporting and dissemination requirements as per Horizon Europe lump-sum grant agreements.

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland.
• Application language: English.

Notes

• Proposals must declare their primary application area (energy or construction) for portfolio balancing.
• Collaboration with existing projects and initiatives is encouraged.
• Projects should align with the co-programmed European Partnerships Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU (IAM4EU) and Made in Europe (MiE).