Raw Materials
Strengthening Europe's resource innovation ecosystem.
- Resource efficiency solutions
- Advanced material technologies
- Circular economy initiatives
- Pilot and demonstration activities
Resources Innovation CenterDriving Sustainable
Driving Sustainable
Innovation in Raw Materials, Climate Action, and Education.
To inspire and facilitate innovative technologies and services,
to empower people to use resources effectively and responsibly.
What We Do
RIC develops and supports interdisciplinary initiatives in raw materials, climate action, sustainability, and capacity building through academic excellence and practice-oriented cooperation.
Climate Action
Zero-carbon transition initiatives.
- Carbon-neutral technologies
- Climate impact assessment
- Adaptation and resilience strategies
- Green energy programs
Sustainability & Impact
Environmentally responsible global development.
- Sustainable resource management
- Environmental monitoring
- Community-focused solutions
- Circular systems innovation
Education & Collaboration
Capacity building across academia and industry.
- New teaching formats and curricula
- Digital and experiential learning
- Stakeholder engagement programs
- Joint R&D and European collaboration
We develop raw materials into a major strength for Europe
We work towards a climate resilient industry and society
The Resource Innovation Center Leoben at Montanuniversität Leoben is home to the university's international partnerships in sustainable science, education, and industrialization. Our vision is to make a climate-friendly, sustainable future in the raw materials sector.
We support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Key Metrics
What We Have Achieved So Far
A concise overview of RIC's progress in research, education, and collaboration.
RIC-Coordinated Projects
16
Projects currently coordinated directly by RIC within the broader international portfolio.
Active Projects (Total)
28
Total active projects including both RIC-coordinated and partner-involved initiatives.
Research Partners
120+
Academic, public, and industrial partner institutions across the wider research and innovation ecosystem.
Countries Involved
30+
International cooperation and knowledge exchange across strategic resource and sustainability topics.
Funding Volume (2025)
EUR 3M
Project-related funding volume for the year 2025.
Funding Volume (Since 2016)
EUR 22.6M
Cumulative project-related funding volume since 2016.
Network
A curated presentation of institutional reach and collaborative depth.
Academic & Learner Partners
- Montanuniversität Leoben
- Bachelor, Master, and PhD students
- European technical universities and research institutes
Industry & Innovation Partners
- Process industry actors
- Technology providers
- Resource innovation companies
Public, Schools & Family Networks
- Primary and middle school engagement programs
- Parents and guardians in outreach formats
- Regional stakeholders and European funding institutions