This event is designed to encourage international collaboration and partnership in Raw Materials Research & Innovation. It aims to connect stakeholders from Partnership countries, providing a crucial platform for networking and strategic alliance building.

  • International Partnership Development: Facilitating interaction and collaboration with R&I stakeholders Partnership countries to expand the Raw Materials Research and Innovation connections.
  • EU Funding Opportunities: Creating opportunities for participants to identify and secure new partners for applications to upcoming EU funding calls (e.g., Horizon Europe), as well as for future Co-funded Raw Materials Partnership.
  • Academia-Industry Synergy: Bridging the gap between academia and industry by offering a space for knowledge exchange, showcasing expertise, and presenting innovative ideas or challenges. Participants will have the chance* to pitch their areas of interest, specific project concepts, or problems requiring collaborative solutions, thereby promoting mutual awareness and potential collaborations. *(subject to availability)

Keynote Speakers:

  • Daniel Cios: Policy Officer, raw materials specialist at DG-GROW, European Commission
  • Tobias Kampmann: Programme Manager for Industrial Technologies, Vinnova
  • Katarina Nilsson: Director of Research and Innovation, Svemin & ETP SMR President

Registration & Call for Pitches Now Open: Participants desiring to present are required to specify their intention on the registration form, and subsequent information will be provided. Link here: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/ETPSMRPitchingEventRegistration2025