Closurematic – New innovation project developing digital tools for management of mine closure
Developing digital tools for management of mine closure reducing environmental impact of mining Mining projects are unique industrial undertakings due to their inherently limited life time. Mine closure process is crucial for the European mining industry. Operating in a densely populated region requires environmental excellence from all mining projects. Mine closure and the post closure period are key for reducing the environmental impact of mining. […]
EIT RawMaterials Start-up and SME Booster Call
For start-ups and SMEs that want to test business ideas, would like to meet key players in the raw materials sector, are looking for financial and/or non-financial support EIT RawMaterials can help you to create and develop new, innovative business ideas in the raw materials sector – covering every stage from initial ideas to business creation and business growth. EIT RawMaterials aims to significantly enhance innovation rates in the (mineral and metallic) raw materials sector through any therefore needed Incubator & Business Creation Services, via its Network and Collaboration Activities, as well as by Financial Support. Biotic and non-biotic materials [...]
Business Idea Competition 2018
EIT RawMaterials together with EIT Health and EIT Food seek Innovators of the Future with novel ideas that can make an impact. EIT RawMaterials will help you develop your idea and turn it into a new business. You will learn how to define a business model for your idea and prepare a preliminary business plan. Top five teams selected in each category will pitch their idea during the final ceremony […]
EIT RawMaterials supported start-up, sustainabill, collaborates with FOND OF for more transparency in the textile supply chain
sustainabill, a start-up supported by EIT RawMaterials, is the cloud-platform to make supply chains transparent and thereby enabling the responsible manufacturing of products. Just now sustainabill won over FOND OF as a lead customer in the textile industry. FOND OF revolutionizes the market for school bags, backpacks and bags since 2010. With the help of the sustainabill platform, supply chains can be discovered until the source, displayed with revolutionary accuracy and analyzed regarding sustainability performance and risks. In the upcoming future, the backpack manufacturer FOND OF is going to use the platform for its meanwhile eight brands, making materials from [...]
ALIM project will support commercialisation of innovative battery solutions
The current Li-ion battery market is mostly dominated by batteries where Critical Raw Materials (CRM) constitute the active materials. ALIM (Advanced Lithium-metal electrodes), a project supported by EIT RawMaterials, aims to commercialise CRM-free batteries for electrical vehicles, as well as stationary applications. To do so, the consortium will work on the processing of extra-thin, pure lithium electrodes that can avoid the use of Cobalt and Graphite. […]
EIT RawMaterials at PDAC 2018
On 4-7 March, EIT RawMaterials will join the annual convention of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC 2018) in Toronto. PDAC 2018 is one of the largest trade shows on exploration and mining in the world. This year, EIT RawMaterials is attending and would like to use this opportunity to network with our partners and other relevant stakeholders, raise the visibility of our Innovation Community and underline the relevance of the European raw materials industry. […]