Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

EIT RawMaterials is a Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KIC) of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, an independent organization of the European Union (founded in 2008, head office: Budapest). The aim is to jointly drive innovation in Europe and to overcome the greatest challenges of our century. To this end, universities, research institutions and industrial partners network to form a KIC. A KIC is a long-term network in which innovative products and services are developed, start-ups are supported and a new generation of entrepreneurs is trained.

EIT RawMaterials is Europe's largest consortium with over 100 partners from over 20 countries on the subject of raw materials, sustainable raw material extraction, extraction, processing, recycling and substitution. In terms of content, EIT RawMaterials is aimed at the raw material processing and consuming industry and specifically includes the topics of primary raw materials (Mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, mining waste), secondary raw materials (circular economy, logistics, mechanical processing, metallurgy), substitution (new materials and products), increase in process and energy efficiency as well as sustainability.

Right from the start, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft has been a core partner in the EIT RawMaterials network. The interests and activities of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft are jointly represented by Dr. Thomas Hofmann (Fraunhofer ISC) and Dr. Emanuel Ionescu (Fraunhofer IWKS) with a joint coordination office located at the Fraunhofer IWKS in Hanau /Alzenau (Germany).

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, based in Germany, is a leading applied research organization. It plays a crucial role in the innovation process by prioritizing research in key future technologies and transferring its research findings to industry in order to strengthen Germany as an economic hub as well as for the benefit of society.