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PRIMA — International RAMP Call for Projects
Collaborative research funding for advanced materials
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
September 22, 2026
Opened July 9, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Transnational consortia with at least three partners from three different countries.
See full eligibility
Overview
PRIMA’s International RAMP Call for Projects supports transnational consortia, including Québec participants, with nearly 40 million euros in indicative funding to advance collaborative research and innovation in advanced materials and raw materials for the green and digital transition. Projects may cover supply, circular design and production, reuse, repair, recycling, barriers, and chain-of-value analysis.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research and innovation projects on resilient primary raw material supply, including exploration, extraction, refining, and sustainable processing.
- Projects on recovery and recycling of secondary raw materials from end-of-life products, industrial and urban waste, and landfills.
- Projects on resource-efficient design and production, reuse and recycling, and substitution of critical raw materials.
- Projects on circularity technologies such as reuse, repair, remanufacturing, and reconversion.
- Projects addressing non-technological barriers to circular economy adoption, including business models, policy frameworks, consumer engagement, and standardization.
- Projects developing methods for raw material value-chain analysis, including data governance, dynamic modelling, life cycle analysis, and financial modelling.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Transnational consortia with at least three partners from three different countries.
- At least two of those countries must be EU Member States or associated countries.
- Universities and higher education institutions may apply.
- Public and private research organizations may apply.
- Small, medium and large enterprises, consulting firms, municipalities, public organizations, NGOs, stakeholder associations, and foundations may apply.
Selection criteria
- Pre-proposals are evaluated by a jury of international experts.
- Selection for stage 2 is based on the results of the centralized evaluation and the available budget.
- Full proposals are reviewed through centralized evaluation and by the RAMP ethics advisory committee.
- Final funding decisions are based on the evaluation results and the available budget.
How to apply
- The coordinator submits the pre-proposal through the electronic submission and evaluation system before 22 September 2026 at 15h00 CEST.
- Invited consortia submit the full proposal through the same system before 15 February 2027 at 15h00 CET.
- Some national or regional funders may require separate applications, so applicants should check the specific requirements in Annex 1 of the official call text.
Processing and Agreement
- Pre-proposals are checked for eligibility and evaluated by a jury of international experts.
- Only invited consortia may submit a full proposal.
- Full proposals are checked for eligibility, centrally evaluated, and reviewed by the RAMP ethics advisory committee.
- Final funding decisions are made based on the evaluation results and the available budget.
- Each project partner receives funding directly from its national or regional funder according to the applicable rules.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the PRIMA — International RAMP Call for Projects Program
What is the PRIMA — International RAMP Call for Projects?
PRIMA’s International RAMP Call for Projects supports transnational consortia, including Québec participants, with nearly 40 million euros in indicative funding to advance collaborative research and innovation in advanced materials and raw materials for the green and digital transition. Projects may cover supply, circular design and production, reuse, repair, recycling, barriers, and chain-of-value analysis.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is September 22, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the PRIMA — International RAMP Call for Projects program?
To be eligible for the PRIMA — International RAMP Call for Projects program, you must:
Transnational consortia with at least three partners from three different countries.
At least two of those countries must be EU Member States or associated countries.
Only one theme may be selected per proposal.
What expenses are eligible under PRIMA — International RAMP Call for Projects?
Research and innovation projects on resilient primary raw material supply, including exploration, extraction, refining, and sustainable processing.
Projects on recovery and recycling of secondary raw materials from end-of-life products, industrial and urban waste, and landfills.
Projects on resource-efficient design and production, reuse and recycling, and substitution of critical raw materials.
Projects on circularity technologies such as reuse, repair, remanufacturing, and reconversion.
Projects addressing non-technological barriers to circular economy adoption, including business models, policy frameworks, consumer engagement, and standardization.
Projects developing methods for raw material value-chain analysis, including data governance, dynamic modelling, life cycle analysis, and financial modelling.
Who can I contact for more information about the PRIMA — International RAMP Call for Projects?
You can contact Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) by email at michel.lefevre@prima.ca or by phone at 514 241-3322.
Where is the PRIMA — International RAMP Call for Projects available?
The PRIMA — International RAMP Call for Projects program is available across Canada.
Is the PRIMA — International RAMP Call for Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
PRIMA — International RAMP Call for Projects is a Grant and Funding