Funding for transnational research and development projects to strengthen the supply of raw materials for the green and digital transformation.
This national funding announcement accompanies the transnational calls for proposals (Joint Calls) of the European partnership “Raw Materials for the Green and Digital Transition (RAMP)”. It is aimed at applicants who wish to apply for funding from the German Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR). The partnership is supported by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe .
The submission deadline is September 22, 2026.
Who can apply?
The following are eligible to apply:
- Commercial enterprises,
- Universities and non-university research institutions,
- Municipal, state and federal institutions
- Associations and other social organizations, such as foundations, clubs and non-governmental organizations.
What is being funded?
Funding is high-risk, application-oriented, and pre-competitive research and development (R&D) projects in transnational consortia. The aim is to develop innovative solutions for a resilient and sustainable supply of raw materials, thereby strengthening the competitiveness and resource sovereignty of the economy.
The focus is on projects with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) between 2 and 7that increase the maturity level of the developed technology by at least one level during the project duration. For projects with a low TRL, it must be clearly demonstrated how they contribute to closing key knowledge gaps for improved raw material supply.
Source: www.ptj.de
