Seven selected Horizon Europe 2027 MAT-PROD topics are open under Cluster 4, Digital, Industry and Space. They have a combined indicative budget of €261.5 million and cover advanced manufacturing, circular materials and textiles, raw material processing, and renewable energy for industrial processes. The next submission deadline for all seven is 2 February 2027 at 17:00 Brussels time (CET).
Which MAT-PROD topics are open?
These opportunities sit under Horizon Europe’s Leadership in materials and production for Europe destination. The figures below are indicative. The topic budget is the total available for that topic, while the expected EU contribution is the amount indicated for an individual project.
Who can apply for MAT-PROD funding?
Industrial companies, SMEs, startups, universities and research and technology organisations can participate where their role and eligibility match the topic. A consortium might bring together a machinery developer, a manufacturer with a pilot line and a research organisation that can validate performance.
The standard Horizon Europe rule for collaborative proposals requires at least three independent legal entities established in three different EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated countries. At least one must be established in an EU Member State.
When and where do you apply?
The six single-stage topics require a full proposal by 2 February 2027 at 17:00 CET. The same date and time is the first-stage deadline for MAT-PROD-32, the two-stage industrial energy topic. Applicants invited to its second stage have until 2 September 2027 at 17:00 Brussels time (CEST) to submit their full proposal.
Interested in joining a MAT-PROD project?
Open the relevant Tiko Pro call page above and complete its expression-of-interest form. Tell us what your organisation is developing, which facility or pilot line you can offer, or what expertise you could bring to a consortium. The form starts a conversation with Tiko Pro about topic fit and potential project roles.