EIT RawMaterials News
Certificate in Advanced LCA Simulation
A new AaltoEE course (funded by EIT RawMaterials) developed together with Aalto University, Metso, Universit茅 de Bordeaux, Wroc艂aw University of Science and Technology, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and TU Bergakademie Freiberg.

Five things everyone should know about the materials powering the green transition
The green transition depends on more than just clean energy 鈥 it requires a massive, complex supply of critical raw materials, especially metals and minerals. From mining and refining to recycling and innovation, here are five key things everyone should know about the materials powering a sustainable future.

Lignin: A Sustainable Solution for Future Energy Storage
Transforming from a fossil-based to a bio-based economy, we need alternative solutions for both fuels and biobased chemicals and materials. Lignin is a promising bio-based compound produced as a side stream in biorefineries. It has the potential to replace fossil-based chemicals and materials in resins and energy storage applications.

Open Innovation Challenge for Students (Call is open until 31. March 2025)
Are you ready to tackle one of the three significant environmental challenges? Do you have ideas on how to overcome these challenges?

EIT Jumpstarter Programme 2025
The EIT Jumpstarter is an award-winning pre-acceleration programme funded by the European Union designed to help validate innovative ideas and develop business skills to create and run innovative start-ups. The programme focuses on talents coming from countries located in Central, Eastern and Southern Europe, where the pace of innovation is moderate or emerging.

Aalto鈥檚 new community-built sauna floats on repurposed wind turbine blades
Aalto-born Reverlast is transforming old wind turbine blades into durable floating structures designed to withstand even harsh marine conditions

Battery demand is growing exponentially 鈥 BATCircle3.0 provides a leap in battery material and recycling research in Finland
The three-year BATCircle3.0 project, led by Aalto University, offers a strategic focus on new openings for battery materials refining and battery recycling.

Prof. Yaolin Xu combines physics and chemistry for better batteries
Newly appointed Assistant Professor Xu looks to build up his lab and team at the Department of Applied Physics to pursue better batteries for a sustainable future in energy storage.

Summer School Alum Story: Addressing Modern Challenges with the Circular Economy Course
Tim von Ass, Summer School alum and a Business Administration student at the University of Hamburg, has focused his studies on business information systems and supply chain management. Attracted by Finland鈥檚 leading position in the circular economy, he enrolled in the Circular Economy course at Aalto University Summer School.

Aalto-EIT Masters Matchmaking Event 2023
鈥淎alto-EIT Masters Matchmaking鈥 event was organized to support international top talents find industrial thesis positions in Finland.

EIT RawMaterials Call for Master's Degree Programme (2025) - D.L.: 31 JAN 2024
Pleas note the call only for Master Degree Programme that already hold the EIT Label
Proposal submission: Wednesday, 31 JAN 2024 at 13:00 CET
Proposal submission: Wednesday, 31 JAN 2024 at 13:00 CET

EIT RawMaterials Call for Innovation proposals (2025) - Draft proposal by 31 JAN 2024
Call for proposals 2025 / Innovation / EIT RawMaterials
Call draft deadline: 31.1.24 / call final deadline: 29.5.2024
Call draft deadline: 31.1.24 / call final deadline: 29.5.2024

Five things everyone needs to know about boosting the sustainable bioeconomy
Assistant Professor Luana Dessbesell explains what makes bioinnovation truly sustainable and how to avoid challenges that stalk growth entrepreneurs.

Research project turns waste into sound-absorbing solutions with biodegradable foam
Team plans expansion while adhering to circular economy principles

Summer School alum story: Embracing sustainability and diverse perspectives in the Circular Economy course
The Circular Economy course taught Dominika Kwaskov谩 new perspectives in both the business world and in working with a diverse group.

PlastLIFE promotes a sustainable circular economy for plastics
In the project Aalto University explores the business opportunities and challenges of the circular economy

Let鈥檚 end fast fashion 鈥 and favour resilience over efficiency in all industries
Focusing on short-term profit isn鈥檛 sustainable. So what can we do to move in the right direction?

Aalto University coordinated INCREDIT project has been selected in the EIT HEI Initiative
EIT HEI Initiative to unlock innovation potential in Europe's Higher Education.

Tapoj盲rvi Innovation Challenge 2023 for Students (apply by聽14 APR 2023)
This competition is ideal for any students concerned about making a positive difference for the environment

Anglo American Innovation Challenge (apply by聽22 May 2023)
A great opportunity for start-ups and entrepreneurs with solutions to decarbonise steel
