EIT RawMaterials Seminar: From Research Excellence to Market Impact
ℹ️ ABOUT
Held alongside the 5th Teaming Conference 2026, this dedicated EIT RawMaterials seminar will explore how research, technological development and industry collaboration can contribute to a stronger, more resilient and sustainable European raw materials sector.
Participants will gain practical insights into current priorities, funding opportunities and pathways for developing, validating and scaling technologies towards market readiness.
A key focus of the seminar will be the current EIT RawMaterials funding opportunities: KAVA Call 14 – Upscaling and KAVA Call 14 – RIS Innovation. Speakers will present the scope of the calls, the types of projects and partnerships eligible for support, and provide guidance on preparing strong proposals.
The programme will also feature the Catalyco success story, offering practical insights into innovation development and the journey from an initial idea towards market impact.
The event can also be joined online: EIT RawMaterials Seminar: From Research Excellence to Market Impact | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
Please note: This seminar is held alongside the 5th Teaming Conference 2026 but requires separate registration. Registration provides access to the EIT RawMaterials seminar only and does not provide access to the 5th Teaming Conference 2026.
👥 FOR WHO
The seminar is relevant for researchers, doctoral students, university representatives, research institutes, technology developers, start-ups, SMEs, industry professionals, innovation managers and organisations interested in developing partnerships or bringing raw materials and materials-related innovations closer to the market.
Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions about their project ideas, proposalpreparation and potential collaboration opportunities. The seminar will conclude with a networkingsession.
📄 PROGRAMME
15:00–15:05 | Welcome and Introduction
Overview of EIT RawMaterials, the objectives of the seminar and its role in supporting innovationacross the raw materials value chain.
15:05–15:30 | Innovation Support and Funding Opportunities
Insights from EIT RawMaterials Latvia Country Representative Klāvs Ielejs and EIT RawMaterials Estonia Country Representative Karin Käär on innovation support, business development, RIS opportunities, commercialisation pathways and the current EIT RawMaterials funding calls.
15:30–15:40 | Catalyco Success Story
CEO of Catalyco Reinis Spunde will present Catalyco’s experience and innovation journey.
15:40–16:00 | Q&A and Discussion
An interactive session addressing participants’ questions about project ideas, proposal preparationand collaboration opportunities.
16:00–16:30 | Networking
An opportunity to connect with speakers, potential project partners and other participants.