EIT RawMaterials is the largest and most active raw materials knowledge and innovation network, with more than 300 partner organisations spanning the entire raw materials value chain and promoting a circular economy. EIT RawMaterials is mandated to lead the European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA), with over 750 members and an advanced project pipeline of more than 40 projects with a potential of over €25 billion in investments. 

EIT RawMaterials (supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, a body of the European Union) was established in 2015 to advance Europe’s transition into a sustainable economy, with a mission to secure a sustainable raw materials supply for Europe, close materials loops, and design product solutions to ultimately develop raw materials into a major strength for Europe by driving innovation, education, and entrepreneurship. Since 2016, EIT RawMaterials has deployed more than €600 million in strategic funding supporting over 600 projects and start-ups. These have raised a further €500 million from the market, resulting in cumulative direct funding exceeding €1 billion into projects and programmes across Europe.