Apply to EIT RawMaterials Skills for Tomorrow Training Call (Last Cut-Off Day 29 AUG 2025)
The 2025 Call for Proposals under the Skills for Tomorrow Training (S4T) Programme, focusing on future-ready upskilling in the Raw and Advanced Materials sectors. This initiative seeks to support the creation of innovative, revenue-generating training programmes that address digital transformation, technological innovation, and strategic workforce needs across the raw materials value chain.
Call objective
The training programmes funded under this Call will:
- Equip learners with future-focused skills, particularly in digital transformation, automation, AI, digital twins, and circular economy applications.
- Address gaps in technical and non-technical expertise for professionals across blue, grey, and white collar roles.
- Generate revenue as part of the EIT RawMaterials Academy's strategy to achieve financial sustainability.
- Promote inclusivity, regional participation (especially RIS countries), and support entrepreneurship and lifelong learning.
About the consortium
- multi-disciplinary consortia;
- representing at least two of the EIT Knowledge Triangle pillars (Education, Research, Industry);
- partners from at least two different EU or Horizon Europe-associated countries.
About the funding
- Maximum EIT Funding per project: €800,000 (while the maximum budget mentioned in the call text is 800K€ EIT RM is hoping to receive many smaller size around 200k€ proposals too)
- Minimum 5% co-funding required
- Funding will be disbursed in two tranches: 75% pre-financing, 25% upon final reporting
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the
- Final Submission Deadline: 29 August 2025, 13:00 CET
Expected from the funding project
Funded projects will develop training offerings such as:
- Introductory courses on future skills for raw/advanced materials
- Advanced technical courses on digital tools and technologies (e.g., IoT, AI, GIS, robotics, blockchain, LCA)
- Micro-credentials, certifications, and self-paced modules
- Training packages designed in SCORM format for integration into the EIT SkillsHub
Each project must deliver:
- At least 150 participants in a pilot course
- One innovation on the market (≥€10,000 in revenue) = New professional education course (please note this KPI requires close collaboration either with AaltoEE or with other partner who could be the commercialisation partner)
- Course content that complies with the
Ideal project applicants will demonstrate:
- Proven experience in training or L&D programme development
- Access to subject-matter experts in digitalisation and raw materials innovation
- Strong connections with vocational and technical training providers (VETs), SMEs, and industry
The Project will be implemented in two (2) Phases:
- Phase 1: Ideation, development of the Course/Module contents including the teaching materials and proof of concept. Duration: 12 months
- Phase 2: Further Implementation of the Project Duration: Indefinite, as a part of the EIT RM RawMaterials Academy. Phase 2 will not be a part of this call for proposals. Involvement of the consortia
This Call is for Phase 1 only (12 months of course development).
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