On Thursday 20 March, the European Commission announced the creation of three new European partnerships in the fields of advanced materials, textiles and photovoltaic energy. Established as part of the Horizon Europe 2025-2027 strategic plan, these partnerships are expected to promote technological leadership and sustainability objectives.
The Partnership for Innovation in Photovoltaics will increase the production capacity of the European industry, develop a more resilient value chain in the EU and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The Commission and the private partners are each planning to invest up to €240 million between 2025 and 2030.
The Textiles of the Future Partnership will capitalise on digital innovations and new business models in the sector, and strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy. The Commission and the private partners plan to invest up to €30 million each between 2025 and 2030.
Finally, the Innovative Advanced Materials Partnership will accelerate the design, development and uptake by industry of safe and sustainable materials and technologies for the circular economy. The Commission and the private partners plan to invest up to €250 million each between now and 2030 in this partnership. (Original version in French by Anne Damiani)