The European Commission launched a Call for Evidence and a Public Consultation on the upcoming Advanced Materials Act, a key initiative under the Competitiveness Compass. The calls were launched on 21 October 2025.
The Advanced Materials Act will establish a strategic framework for the development, deployment and production of advanced materials. The EC stresses that 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.
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.