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EIT RawMaterials, initiated by the EIT (European Institute of Innovation and Technology) and funded by the European Commission, is the largest and strongest consortium in the raw materials sector worldwide. Its mission is to boost competitiveness, growth and attractiveness of the European raw materials sector via radical innovation and guided entrepreneurship.
EIT RawMaterials unites more than 100 partners – academic and research institutions as well as businesses – from more than 20 EU countries. They collaborate on finding new, innovative solutions to secure the supplies and improve the raw materials sector all along its value chain – from extraction to processing, from recycling to reuse.
There are six regional hubs in Belgium, Finland, France, Italy, Poland and Sweden, called Co-location centers that represent different regional ecosystems bridging between business, research and education.
EIT RawMaterials aims to significantly enhance innovation in the raw materials sector by sharing of knowledge, information and expertise: Entrepreneurs, Start-ups and SMEs receive funding and support through our partner network and collaboration activities.
EIT RawMaterials will generate a significant impact on European competitiveness and employment by driving and fostering innovation and empowering students, entrepreneurs and education partners driving toward the circular economy. This will result in the introduction of innovative and sustainable products, processes and services, as well as talented people that will deliver increased economic, environmental and social sustainability to European society.
EIT RawMaterials unites more than 100 partners – academic and research institutions as well as businesses – from more than 20 EU countries. They collaborate on finding new, innovative solutions to secure the supplies and improve the raw materials sector all along its value chain – from extraction to processing, from recycling to reuse.
There are six regional hubs in Belgium, Finland, France, Italy, Poland and Sweden, called Co-location centers that represent different regional ecosystems bridging between business, research and education.
EIT RawMaterials aims to significantly enhance innovation in the raw materials sector by sharing of knowledge, information and expertise: Entrepreneurs, Start-ups and SMEs receive funding and support through our partner network and collaboration activities.
EIT RawMaterials will generate a significant impact on European competitiveness and employment by driving and fostering innovation and empowering students, entrepreneurs and education partners driving toward the circular economy. This will result in the introduction of innovative and sustainable products, processes and services, as well as talented people that will deliver increased economic, environmental and social sustainability to European society.
Overview
Location
Germany, Berlin
Employees
51-200
Phone
+49 30 263664660
Founded date
2015
Portfolio 97
| Date | Name | Website | Total Raised | Location |
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| Apr 1, 2026 | Sensmet Ltd | sensmet.com | $3.54M | Finland |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Greenland Resources Inc. | greenlandresources.ca | $5.51M | Canada |
| Mar 7, 2022 | UP Catalyst | upcatalyst.com | $140.31M | Lithuania |
| Sep 16, 2020 | Biota Tec | biotatec.com | Estonia, Tabasalu alevik | |
| Sep 16, 2020 | MEFFA Lab Oy | meffalab.com | ||
| Sep 16, 2020 | Fractuscan Oy | fractuscan.com | ||
| Sep 16, 2020 | Robotic Eyes | robotic-eyes.com | Austria, Styria | |
| Sep 16, 2020 | 2D Fab | 2dfab.se | Sweden, Sundsvall | |
| Sep 16, 2020 | Composite Recycling Ltd. | crlltd.com |
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Mentions in press and media 28
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| Jul 22, 2026 | Circular Materials Raises €11.8 Million To Recover Critical Metals From Industrial Wastewater | Circular Materials has secured €11.8 million in financing to expand its technology for recovering critical and strategic raw materials from industrial wastewater. The round included CDP Venture Capital, the European Innovation Council Fund,... |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Circular Materials secures €11.8M to scale critical raw material recovery technology | Italian cleantech company Circular Materials, which develops technology to recover critical and strategic raw materials from industrial wastewater, has secured €11.8 million in Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) financing. The round ... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Sensmet secures €1.5M to scale real-time metals monitoring for Europe’s raw materials supply | Finnish developer of continuous metals monitoring technology, Sensmet, has received a €1.5m investment from EIT RawMaterials to help secure the supply of critical and strategically important raw materials. Sensmet's breakthrough technology,... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Greenland Resources Secures Funding From EIT RawMaterials To Advance Magnesium Extraction Pilot | Greenland Resources announced that it has entered into a Financial Sustainability Agreement with EIT RawMaterials GmbH, a public-private partnership co-funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe. Under this agreement, EIT RawMaterial... |
| Oct 3, 2025 | EIT governing board approves €978M for European innovation and skills | The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) announced that its Governing Board has approved €978 million for 2026–2028 to strengthen innovation, entrepreneurship, and skills development across Europe. The EIT’s largest funding... |
| Mar 17, 2025 | “Mittlerweile ist das B2B-Geschäft unser klarer Fokus” | Das Neusser Startup ScrapBees, das unter dem Markennamen Schrottbienen unterwegs ist, kümmert sich um das Recycling von Altmetall. NRW.BANK, EIT RawMaterials, BonVenture und Business Angels investierten zuletzt 4 Millionen Euro in das Unter... |
| Jan 30, 2025 | EIT RawMaterials Launches Investment Call for Tech Start-Ups, Scale-Ups, Mining, Processing, and Recycling Projects | BERLIN, GERMANY, January 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- EIT RawMaterials launches new investment call for technology start-ups & scale-ups, and mining, processing and recycling projects First European dedicated funding call focused on E... |
| Dec 16, 2024 | EIT Jumpstarter 2024 Awards the Most Promising Startups in 9 Verticals | EIT Jumpstarter 2024 awarded 22 winners in 9 categories This is a pre-acceleration program for idea-stage startups from Europe’s outermost regions The winners collectively received EUR 150K of non-equity prize The pre-registration for EIT J... |
| Oct 23, 2024 | AM 4 AM to Scale Metal Powder Production with €1.3M in New Funding | AM 4 AM, a Luxembourg-based supplier of 3D printable metal powders, has raised €1.3 million in a seed funding round. The company will leverage this new capital to expand its facilities and improve its product production capabilities. The fu... |
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FAQ about EIT RawMaterials
When was EIT RawMaterials founded?
EIT RawMaterials was founded in 2015.
How many startups has EIT RawMaterials invested in?
EIT RawMaterials has 97 portfolio companies on Parsers VC, among them Sensmet Ltd, Greenland Resources Inc. and UP Catalyst.
What has the press written about EIT RawMaterials?
Parsers VC has collected 28 articles mentioning EIT RawMaterials, among them “Circular Materials Raises €11.8 Million To Recover Critical Metals From Industrial Wastewater” (Jul 22, 2026) and “Circular Materials secures €11.8M to scale critical raw material recovery technology” (Jul 21, 2026).
Is EIT RawMaterials still active?
Yes, EIT RawMaterials is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jul 22, 2026.