The Raw Materials Partnership for the Green and Digital Transition (RAMP) is a long-term European co-funded partnership supporting research and innovation across the entire raw materials value chain. It brings together funding organisations, research institutions, industry, and public authorities to address the growing demand for raw materials essential to Europe’s green and digital transition.

RAMP aims to strengthen sustainable and resilient raw materials supply chains by supporting collaborative research, innovation, circular economy solutions, and responsible resource management. Through transnational funding opportunities and strategic cooperation, the partnership contributes to Europe’s competitiveness, industrial resilience, and strategic autonomy.

RAMP in Brief

• Structure: Long-term partnership co-funded by the European Union
• Partners: 56 organisations from 34 countries
• Budget: Approximately €385 million, including an EU contribution of €90 million
• Calls: Seven transnational research and innovation calls (2026–2032)
• Activities: Six annual conferences and numerous regional and local events
• Coordinator: Vinnova (Sweden’s Innovation Agency)

Visit the RAMP website for more information.

ETP SMR in RAMP

Within the RAMP partnership, ETP SMR contributes through the following activities:

• Strategic Communication and Outreach
• Strategic Actions for Collaboration and Cooperation
• Policy Support and SRIA Development: ETP SMR will contribute to the future review and update of the RAMP Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA), helping shape research and innovation priorities across the European raw materials value chain from 2028 onwards.