Table 1: Materinex
• Discussion topics: potential projects within the "Materials for Battery Technologies," "Strategic and Critical Raw Materials," and "Materials for Building and Construction" roadmaps by Materinex. Materinex
• Project types: feasibility studies, SBO, ICON. Pre-application deadline: 15/01/2025.
Key focus areas:
Battery Technologies: Development of batteries with improved safety, performance, reduced environmental impact, and lower reliance on critical raw materials (CRM).
Critical Raw Materials (CRM): Advancement of cost-effective, safe, and sustainable processes for local CRM production in Flanders, including sorting, dismantling, pre-processing, extraction, and recycling.
Building and Construction Materials: Emphasis on sustainable building practices, reducing CO2 footprints, and efficient raw material use.
Table 2: Collaboration with Latin America and Africa
• Exploring collaboration opportunities in the critical raw materials sector with partners in Latin America and Africa.
• Discussion of less familiar funding schemes, such as Global Gateway funding (EIB, CAF, AFD), ENABEL, VLIR-UOS, and others.
Table 3: EIT Raw Materials
• Overview of the KAVA 13 call for upscaling projects and the RIS scheme by EIT Raw Materials. EIT Raw Materials
• Project topics: responsible sourcing, sustainable materials, and circular societies.
• We will explore eligibility and the potential for scaling up your technologies.
Table 4: Horizon Europe
• Discussion of Cl4 and Cl5 calls under Horizon Europe 2025, focusing on relevant project submission opportunities.
