SciTransfer
SCRREEN · Project

Europe's Critical Raw Materials Intelligence Network for Secure Supply Chains

manufacturingTestedTRL 5Thin data (2/5)
scrreen.eu

Imagine your factory needs rare metals — cobalt, lithium, tungsten — but you have no idea where to find reliable suppliers or cheaper substitutes. SCRREEN built the largest European expert network and knowledge platform for critical raw materials, pulling together 32 organizations across 15 countries. They mapped who has what, where recycling can replace mining, and which substitute materials actually work. Think of it as a one-stop intelligence hub so companies stop scrambling every time a supply chain breaks.

By the numbers
32
partner organizations in expert network
15
countries represented
EUR 2,999,500
EU funding invested
47
total deliverables produced
8
industry partners in consortium
9
SMEs participating
The business problem

What needed solving

European manufacturers depend on imported critical raw materials — cobalt, rare earths, tungsten — with no centralized source of intelligence on supply risks, substitution options, or recycling potential. When a supply chain disruption hits, companies scramble individually with incomplete information, duplicating effort and missing alternatives that already exist in scattered European research.

The solution

What was built

A fully operational European knowledge data platform (EU-CRMKDP) that maps primary and secondary critical raw material resources, tracks substitution options, and provides demand forecasts. The project also produced 47 deliverables including WEEE treatment standards, policy recommendations, and technology roadmaps for critical materials.

Audience

Who needs this

Battery and electronics manufacturers dependent on rare earth elements or cobaltWEEE recyclers looking to optimize critical material recovery from e-wasteAutomotive supply chain managers assessing material risk for EV componentsRaw material trading companies needing European supply intelligenceIndustrial policy consultants advising on EU critical materials compliance
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Electronics & Battery Manufacturing
enterprise
Target: Battery cell or electronics manufacturers dependent on cobalt, lithium, or rare earth elements

If you are a battery or electronics manufacturer struggling with volatile prices and uncertain supply of critical raw materials — this project built a fully operational knowledge data platform (EU-CRMKDP) that maps primary and secondary resource availability across Europe. With 32 partner organizations feeding intelligence from 15 countries, you get demand forecasts and substitution recommendations backed by real data.

Recycling & Waste Electronics Processing
mid-size
Target: WEEE recyclers and end-of-life product processors

If you are a recycling company handling waste electronics and end-of-life products — this project specifically addressed WEEE treatment standardization and mapped secondary resources of critical raw materials. The expert network produced 47 deliverables including policy and technology recommendations that can help you identify which waste streams contain the most valuable recoverable materials.

Automotive & Aerospace Manufacturing
enterprise
Target: Automotive or aerospace companies with critical material dependencies in their supply chain

If you are an automotive or aerospace manufacturer worried about supply disruptions for transition metals and specialty alloys — this project estimated future demand for various critical raw materials and identified major trends. The consortium included 8 industry partners who contributed real supply chain intelligence, giving you actionable data on substitution options and sourcing alternatives.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What does accessing this intelligence cost?

SCRREEN was a publicly funded Coordination and Support Action with EUR 2,999,500 in EU funding. The EU-CRMKDP knowledge platform was designed for broad access. Contact the coordinator (CEA, France) to discuss current access terms and any follow-up services.

Can this data support decisions at industrial scale?

Yes. The network included 8 industrial partners and 9 SMEs across 15 countries, covering the full critical raw materials value chain from mining to recycling. The platform maps both primary and secondary resources and provides demand forecasts, making it suitable for strategic sourcing decisions at scale.

What about IP and licensing for the knowledge platform?

As a Coordination and Support Action (CSA), SCRREEN focused on gathering and organizing existing knowledge rather than generating patentable technology. The EU-CRMKDP platform was built as a shared resource. Based on available project data, specific licensing terms should be discussed with the coordinating institution CEA.

Does this cover EU regulatory compliance for raw material sourcing?

SCRREEN directly contributed policy recommendations for improving critical raw materials production and substitution in Europe. The project engaged public authorities and civil society representatives, meaning its outputs are aligned with EU raw materials policy. This is valuable for companies needing to demonstrate responsible sourcing.

Is the platform still maintained after the project ended in 2019?

The project delivered a fully operational final version of the EU-CRMKDP. Based on available project data, SCRREEN has successor projects (SCRREEN2) that continue and expand the network. Contact the coordinator to confirm current platform status and data freshness.

How does this integrate with our existing supply chain systems?

The EU-CRMKDP was built as a knowledge and data platform with dedicated services and applications. Based on available project data, integration capabilities would depend on the platform's API and data export formats. The 47 deliverables include both digital tools and analytical reports usable independently.

Consortium

Who built it

SCRREEN assembled a formidable coalition of 32 partners across 15 countries, with research institutions (14) forming the analytical backbone and 8 industry partners providing real-world supply chain perspective. The 9 SMEs bring agility and specialized expertise in niche materials markets. At 25% industry ratio, the consortium leans toward research and policy — appropriate for a knowledge platform project, though it means commercial validation came from a minority of partners. The coordinator, CEA (France's Atomic Energy Commission), is one of Europe's largest research organizations with deep expertise in materials science. The geographic spread across 15 countries ensures the intelligence covers most of the EU supply landscape.

How to reach the team

Coordinator is CEA (Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives) in France — a major national research organization. Look for the SCRREEN project lead in their materials or sustainability division.

Order a report on this consortiumSee COMMISSARIAT A L ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES profile →
Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Want to know which critical raw materials data is most relevant to your supply chain risk? SciTransfer can match your specific material dependencies with SCRREEN's intelligence outputs and connect you with the right experts in the network.

Order a report on this topicMore in Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
More in Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
See all Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 projects →
Prediction Software That Tells You How Polymers Behave Before You Make Them
PolySolv
Open →
Unbreakable Pivot Pins That Eliminate Heavy Machinery Downtime and Joint Failures
BTPin
Open →
First Large-Scale Plant Turning Wood Pulp Into High-Performance Bio-Based Material
EXILVA
Open →