The VERAM project, funded under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme, aims to provide an umbrella and coordination function for raw materials related to research and innovation activities across Europe.

A key deliverable of the VERAM project is a common long term Vision and Roadmap for 2050 dealing with the most relevant biotic and a-biotic raw materials, including metals, industrial minerals, aggregates and wood.

During this event organised by VERAM, a draft Vision and Roadmap was presented, giving the opportunity to the participants to discuss, add and revise the Vision and Roadmap, and initiate concrete research and innovation activities within small working groups. Attendees received a draft 2-page summary Vision and Roadmap beforehand, which had been put together by VERAM project partners.

The VERAM Experts’ Workshop is the first milestone towards a Research and Innovation Roadmap 2050 for European Raw Materials. After processing the input and feedback collected during the workshop, a public consultation on the Roadmap will follow. This consultation will reach out to a broad network of stakeholders across the sectors and value chains, providing an extensive opportunity to help shape and prepare the final Roadmap.

If you would like to participate in shaping the Roadmap, please join the pool of VERAM experts here.

Further information is available here.