Europe wants to strengthen its leading position in advanced materials as the foundation for many breakthrough technologies: from electronics and batteries to sustainable construction, and from aviation and defence. To create effective, innovative-friendly regulations, the European Commission has launched a public consultation on the Advanced Materials Act (AMA). Details below and in the Commission’s direct announcement (link HERE).
Why is AMA being created?
The AMA is set to become one of the key elements of the Competitiveness Compass package, which aims to accelerate the path ‘from lab to factory’, remove regulatory barriers and strengthen European technological competitiveness.
The future legislation on advanced and innovative materials builds on previous EU actions in this area, in particular the European Commission’s February 2024 Communication „Advanced Materials for Industrial Leadership” This policy marks the beginning of the process of creating a dynamic, secure and inclusive ecosystem for advanced materials in Europe, which will ensure Europe’s research leadership and accelerate the market implementation of innovations by mobilising coordinated EU, national, regional and private investment for this purpose.
Why is it worth speaking up?
Consultations are a space where the needs of large enterprises can be heard, as well as the perspectives of start-ups, scientists and public administration.
It is an opportunity to:
• identify barriers that hinder the scaling of innovation,
• emphasise the need to develop research infrastructure,
• propose solutions to improve access to financing,
• support the creation of clear and predictable regulations,
• showcase Poland’s potential in the field of advanced materials.
The more consistent, factual and real-life experiences from Poland, the greater the impact on future EU priorities.
What do the consultations cover?
The consultations cover:
• directions for research and innovation in the field of advanced materials,
• building European production capacity and increasing strategic independence,
• needs related to research infrastructure, technology transfer and scaling up innovation,
• security, eco-design and sustainability issues,
• market and regulatory barriers hindering the implementation of new materials,
• streamlining regulatory procedures and shortening the time-to-market.
Who can participate?
Anyone can participate in the consultation, including research institutions, companies, industry organisations, administrative bodies, and individuals.
How to participate?
The consultation is conducted via the „Have Your Say”, portal in two forms:
- Call for Evidence – open contributions published on the consultation website
- Public Consultation – online questionnaire with data aggregated by the EC
Responses can be submitted until 13 January 2026.
Below you will find links to material prepared by the EC’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation to prepare users for the consultation process: in English and in Polish.
Good practices, competences and infrastructure of Polish science can have a real impact on the shape of the future Advanced Materials Act. It is worth taking advantage of this opportunity to highlight the Polish perspective in the European debate and actively co-create the legal framework that will be in force for years to come.
Take part. Share your experience. Let’s work together to ensure that Europe, including Poland, is at the centre of global materials innovation.wacji materiałowych.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The PolSCA PAN office in Brussels, together with local partners representing a total of six European countries (BE, BG, DE, PL, SK and the EU), is currently preparing an Emerge-EU study visit dedicated entirely to Advanced Materials. The initiative is intended for researchers wishing to strengthen their independence (stages R2/R3) and is scheduled for 21-23 January 2026. Details will be available soon.
