EIT RawMaterials is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Call for Proposals under the Skills for Tomorrow Training (S4T) Programme, focused 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.

About the Call
As part of its commitment to equipping Europe’s workforce for the green and digital transitions, EIT RawMaterials invites consortia from academia, research, and industry to design and deliver high-quality training courses targeting professionals, entrepreneurs, and learners in the raw materials sector.

Selected projects will contribute to EIT RawMaterials’ SkillsHub – a pan-European digital marketplace and training ecosystem designed to match talent with sector needs and drive professional mobility.

Objectives
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.

Who Should Apply
We are looking for multi-disciplinary consortia representing at least two of the EIT Knowledge Triangle pillars (Education, Research, Industry), with partners from at least two different EU or Horizon Europe-associated countries.

Ideal 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

What We’re Looking For
Funded consortia 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)
• Course content that complies with the EIT Label Quality Framework

Funding Details

• Maximum EIT Funding per project: €800,000
• 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 SeedBook platform (The SeedBool portal will be made available for submissions from 6 May 2025):

• First Cut-Off Deadline: 30 June 2025, 13:00 CET
• Final Submission Deadline: 29 August 2025, 13:00 CET

Visit seedbook.eitrawmaterials.eu to register and begin your application. Please also ensure your organisation has a valid PIC number from the EU Funding and Tenders Portal.

Contact Us
If you have questions or need guidance, contact the EIT RawMaterials Academy team:
📧 academy@eitrawmaterials.eu