RACE

What is RACE?

RACE (Raw & Circular Economy Expedition) is a unique, immersive learning experience powered by EIT RawMaterials. Every year, RACE brings together Europe’s most promising talents to tackle sustainability and innovation challenges in the raw materials sector.

This year, RACE turns its focus to steel—a core material in Europe’s industrial future.

This edition is part of SUPER – Sustainable fUture steel Production and pEople Recruiting and skilling – a new EU-funded project supporting workforce transformation and decarbonisation in the steel industry, with EIT RawMaterials bringing its extensive experience in education, industry collaboration, innovation, and talent development across the raw materials value chain.

Why should you Join?

Experience a fully funded, one-week on-site programme in Gliwice, Poland
Visit leading companies in steel production, processing, and recycling
Work in teams to solve real industrial challenges
Pitch solutions to experts and win recognition
Connect with future employers at an exclusive Job Fair
Travel, accommodation, and participation costs fully covered

Programme at a Glance

When: 23–30 August 2025
Where: Gliwice, Poland
Registration opens: 2 June
Application deadline: 29 June
Notification of selection: 4 July

Complete programme coming soon!

This Year's Focus: Steel Transformation

Europe’s steel sector is transforming rapidly—decarbonising, digitising, and embracing circularity. RACE 2025 is your chance to be part of this change.

Through industry visits, expert training, and innovation challenges, you’ll explore:

Low-emission steel production
Waste recovery & circular economy solutions
AI & data in industrial automation
Energy efficiency and green technologies

Programme Highlights

Expert Training & Talks

Attend keynote sessions and deep-dives with steel industry leaders. Topics include Steelmaking process & innovations, Sustainability in metallurgy, and Digitalisation and workforce transformation

Industry Visits

Explore pioneering steel operations and research facilities: CMC Poland, Huta Łabędy, ArcelorMittal Poland, Lukasiewicz GIT

Innovate & Pitch

Collaborate with peers across Europe to solve a real industry challenge. Present your idea to a panel of experts—and gain visibility for your talent. Prizes to be announced soon!

Industry Partners

Who Can Apply?

We welcome Master’s and PhD students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals from disciplines including:

Material Science
Metallurgical & Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Design & Automation
Data Management & AI
Analytical Chemistry
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Science & Recycling
Technical Physics

What’s Included?

Everything is covered for selected participants:

Return travel to Poland
Local transport and accommodation
All programme activities and meals

Ready to Shape the Future of Steel?

Apply now and be part of Europe’s next generation of steel and sustainability leaders.

APPLY NOW

Past Events

Raw materials shape, influence and impact a wide variety of industries, and they are essential to the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

See all past events or check out the below highlights videos from the last 5 editions.