IAClosedHORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-01

Advanced manufacturing for key products (IA) (Made in Europe partnership)

Horizon Europe

Per project€8M

1 phase

Deadline:2026-04-21

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Strategic Analysis

To succeed, proposals must demonstrate how innovative advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g., additive, hybrid, photonics, composites, lightweight materials, in-line testing) will enable the production of key and high-performance products in Europe. A winning angle will clearly articulate how these technologies significantly enhance circularity and resource efficiency (materials and energy), directly contributing to the 'Made in Europe partnership' and the EU's industrial policy objectives, including the Clean Industrial Deal and future Circular Economy Act.

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Suggested TRL Range

TRL 5 → 7

Scope Activities (8)

SC1

Innovative additive manufacturing;

SC2

Hybrid manufacturing (additive, subtractive);

SC3

Photonics;

SC4

Advanced joining technologies;

SC5

Polymer composite manufacturing;

SC6

Advanced technologies for surface treatment and structuring, to tailor surface properties for specific applications;

SC7

Manufacturing of components with lightweight materials; and

SC8

In-line testing.

Expected Outcomes (3)

EO1

Advanced manufacturing technology and machinery becomes available in Europe for the manufacturing of key and high-performance products;

EO2

Where relevant, production becomes increasingly circular through the reuse of secondary raw materials; and/or innovative advanced materials are incorporated in manufactured products, leading to better performance and quality;

EO3

Resource efficiency in terms of materials and energy is increased significantly; and