Impact Funding Resources
Scale your innovation project.
Are you developing innovative technology, materials, or products in the raw or advanced materials sector? Then this call could be for you
KAVA Call 13 – Upscaling aims to accelerate the launch of promising new technologies, products, and services in the raw materials industry. It targets projects with validated technologies that require additional steps - such as testing, demonstration, proof of concept, and scaling - before being market-ready.
This call is open to innovation projects in mining, materials processing, and recycling involving consortia with at least two partners from Horizon Europe-eligible countries.
Are you developing innovative technology, materials, or products in the raw or advanced materials sector? Then this call could be for you
KAVA Call 13 – Upscaling aims to accelerate the launch of promising new technologies, products, and services in the raw materials industry. It targets projects with validated technologies that require additional steps - such as testing, demonstration, proof of concept, and scaling - before being market-ready.
This call is open to innovation projects in mining, materials processing, and recycling involving consortia with at least two partners from Horizon Europe-eligible countries.
Start Date08 Jan 2025 End Date28 Nov 2025 Funding AmountUpto EUR 2.5mn Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderEIT RawMaterials
Grant
EIT RawMaterials
Are you developing innovative technology, materials, or products in the raw or advanced materials sector? Then this call could be for you
KAVA Call 13 – Upscaling aims to accelerate the launch of promising new technologies, products, and services in the raw materials industry. It targets projects with validated technologies that require additional steps - such as testing, demonstration, proof of concept, and scaling - before being market-ready.
This call is open to innovation projects in mining, materials processing, and recycling involving consortia with at least two partners from Horizon Europe-eligible countries.
Who can apply
• Consortia with at least two partners from different Horizon Europe-eligible countries.
• Consortia must represent at least two sides of the knowledge triangle: education, research, and industry/business.
Key funding details
• Funding: €500,000 to €2.5 million per project (higher amounts only possible in well-justified cases)
• Duration: Up to 2.5 years (shorter timelines will be favoured)
• Technology/Process has been validated in a relevant environment (minimum TRL 5) and is on the path to market readiness (TRL 5+ to TRL 8).
• Proposals must include a plan to commercialise technology and outline a financial sustainability plan (e.g., equity, revenue sharing).
• Co-funding: Minimum 30% of the total budget (higher contributions will score positively).
Important dates
• Friday 28th February 2025 at 13.00 CET (Berlin time) for cut-off 2
• Friday 30th May 2025 at 13.00 CET (Berlin time) for cut-off 3
• Friday 29th August 2025 at 13.00 CET (Berlin time) for cut-off 4
• Friday 28th November 2025 at 13.00 CET (Berlin time) for cut-off 5
