The Eramet Water Resource Innovation Challenge 2023

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As part of its commitment to sustainable and responsible mining practices, Eramet has launched a new start-up competition in collaboration with EIT RawMaterials: the Eramet Water Resource Innovation Challenge 2023.

Water is a crucial resource in the mining and metals production, but its availability and quality are limited. The mining industry uses water for a variety of purposes, including mineral processing, dust suppression, slurry transport and storage, and extraction processes. Global water demand is projected to increase by 55 per cent by 2050 (OECD 2012) while global water shortage resulting from climate change aggravates.

The Eramet Water Resource Innovation Challenge is about taking action to tackle the water challenges. In fact, Eramet has made water conservation one of the objectives of its 2018-2023 CSR roadmap – and will very soon make it a major priority in its new roadmap.

This innovation challenge aims to accelerate change within the mining and metals industry to minimize its environmental impact while also ensuring access to valuable resources. It calls for breakthrough solutions that will help create a better future for all.

Eramet is calling impact start-ups or SMEs from around the world to propose innovative technologies or products that address key water challenges of the mining and metals industry to protect our water resources.

Who can apply?

We welcome applicants that are:

  • Companies, start-ups or SMEs, composed of a team of at least 2 people
  • Providing a solution with an advanced technological maturity, at least level 5 on the TRL scale (technology readiness level). The proposed solutions should be scalable, technically feasible, economically viable, and environmentally sustainable.
  • Addressing one of the key challenges and applications of Eramet’s mining and metals business.

Why Apply :

Venture Capital

  • Funding: Win a 50,000 € prize to test and deploy your solution or product.
  • Visibility: Showcase your solution to Eramet leaders and gain recognition.
  • Connections: Receive technical and business support by industry experts.
  • Get your chance to secure 50,000€ funding to work together with Eramet on the next steps such as a Proof of Concept.

For more information: https://open-innovation.eitrawmaterials.eu/challenges/eramet-water-2023/

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