EIT RawMaterials, initiated and funded by the EIT (European Institute of Innovation and Technology), a body of the European Union, is the largest consortium in the raw materials sector worldwide. Its vision is to develop raw materials into a major strength for Europe. Its mission is to enable sustainable competitiveness of the European minerals, metals and materials sector along the value chain by driving innovation, education and entrepreneurship.
 
EIT RawMaterials unites more than 120 core and associate partners and 180+ project partners from leading industries, universities and research institutions from more than 20 EU countries. Partners of EIT RawMaterials are active across the entire raw materials value chain; from exploration, mining and mineral processing to substitution, recycling and circular economy. They collaborate on finding new, innovative solutions to secure the supplies and improve the raw materials sector in Europe.
 

RISE CEO, Mr Spyros Nikolaou and DeepCamera MRG leader Dr Alessandro Artusi attended the conference on behalf of RISE. RISE sees many opportunities in the raw materials industry in the areas of Vision Based Monitor Systems for driving efficiency, evaluating working conditions and monitoring performance and security. In addition, there are opportunities in providing training using the digital twin project or serious gamming concepts.