EIT RawMaterials 2023 Eramet Water Resource Innovation Challenge

As part of its commitment to sustainable and responsible mining practices, Eramet has launched a new start-up competition in collaboration with EIT RawMaterials: the Eramet Water Resource Innovation Challenge 2023.

Water is a crucial resource in the mining and metals production, but its availability and quality are limited. The mining industry uses water for a variety of purposes, including mineral processing, dust suppression, slurry transport and storage, and extraction processes. Global water demand is projected to increase by 55 per cent by 2050 (OECD 2012) while global water shortage resulting from climate change aggravates. The Eramet Water Resource Innovation Challenge is about taking action to tackle the water challenges. In fact, Eramet has made water conservation one of the objectives of its 2018-2023 CSR roadmap – and will very soon make it a major priority in its new roadmap.

This innovation challenge aims to accelerate change within the mining and metals industry to minimize its environmental impact while also ensuring access to valuable resources. It calls for breakthrough solutions that will help create a better future for all.

• Table of Content
• About EIT RawMaterials
• Eramet Water Resource Innovation Challenge
• Aim and Benefits of Eramet Water Resource Innovation Challenge
• Requirements for Eramet Water Resource Innovation Challenge Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About EIT RawMaterials

EIT RawMaterials is an Innovation Community within the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), which drives innovation across Europe to find solutions to pressing global challenges.

Eramet Water Resource Innovation Challenge

Aim and Benefits of Eramet Water Resource Innovation Challenge

FUNDING: Win a 50,000 € prize to test and deploy your solution or product.

VISIBILITY: Showcase your solution to Eramet leaders and gain recognition.

CONNECTIONS: Receive technical and business support by industry experts.

Get your chance to secure 50,000€ funding to work together with Eramet on the next steps such as a Proof of Concept.

Requirements for Eramet Water Resource Innovation Challenge Qualification

We welcome applicants that are:

• Companies, start-ups or SMEs, composed of a team of at least 2 people
• Providing a solution with an advanced technological maturity, at least level 5 on the TRL scale (technology readiness level). The proposed solutions should be scalable, technically feasible, economically viable, and environmentally sustainable. 
• Addressing one of the key challenges and applications of Eramet’s mining and metals business.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply for the Eramet Water Resource Innovation Challenge, start-ups should submit a proposal on the application portal that includes:

• A description of the proposed solution and its potential impact: Technical excellence and development stage 
• Innovation, competitive advantage and technical feasibility of the solution
• The team's qualifications and experience
• The proposed timeline and budget for developing and testing the solution

Participation is free of charge. 

For more details, visit EIT RawMaterials website.