EIT RawMaterials has launched the Business Idea Competition in Raw Materials 2018 with the aim of supporting new solutions in the fields of exploration, mining, and processing of raw materials as well as their manufacturing into products, recycling, and integration into a Circular Economy (including design and manufacturing of tools and equipment, smart products and services, end-of-life product management). Metals and minerals are the main objectives of the EIT RawMaterials innovation community. 

This Competition is divided in two main thematic areas: Primary production of raw materials and Secondary production of raw materials.

If you are interested in this Competition and in submitting your idea of innovation that can generate an impact in the raw materials sector, please visit this link for further information and instructions. The deadline to submit the business idea is 8 April 2018.