Commission gathers views on the future Advanced Materials Act
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence and a public consultation on the upcoming Advanced Materials Act, a key initiative under the Competitiveness Compass.
The act will establish a strategic framework for the development, deployment and production of advanced materials. This is crucial for Europe’s industrial leadership, strategic autonomy and competitiveness. Advanced materials are intentionally designed and engineered materials with innovative properties and functionalities, which can be used in products from wearable electronic devices to electric vehicles.
Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, said: “We want Europe to be at the forefront of developing advanced materials that are key to today’s and tomorrow’s innovations. We want to hear from everyone interested, researchers, businesses, small and medium businesses, and policymakers, to build a strong framework that supports industrial innovation and competitiveness.”
The act is expected to be proposed in 2026, supporting the full research and innovation lifecycle, from design and development to manufacturing and deployment. At the same time, it will address key challenges such as the lengthy time from the design until deployment and commercialisation, as well as the expansion of production capacities of advanced materials in the EU. It will also streamline regulatory processes, boost EU competitiveness, and foster a more sustainable and circular economy.
Contributions can be submitted via the Have Your Say portal until 13 January 2026.
