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Horizon Europe Cluster 4 — Twin (Green+Digital) Transition for Industry

Advanced Materials for Raw-Material Independence

Funds six €6–7.5M projects that replace critical raw materials with safe, sustainable advanced materials and processes.

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European industries depend on a small number of external sources for critical and strategic raw materials. This topic funds the full innovation cycle needed to reduce that dependence: redesigning materials, improving production processes and integrating the result into an industrial product or application.

Projects can develop advanced materials that substitute raw materials or use them more effi

An Innovation Action to reduce dependence on critical and strategic raw materials through innovative advanced materials and more efficient production processes. Projects can target energy, mobility, construction, electronics, medical devices or chemical industries; co-develop materials and processes; adapt production lines; and demonstrate clear use cases, market potential and substitution pathways. The Safe and Sustainable by Design framework must guide transparent decisions throughout the innovation cycle, from material redesign through industrial product integration, with activities starting at TRL 5 and reaching TRL 7.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.2 Feb 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€36M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-22Source: ec.europa.eu