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Deadline 2025/12/10 Call for applications: Join the Renewed EU Industrial Forum to Help Shape Europe’s Industrial and Competitiveness Agenda

The European Commission is renewing the High-Level Industrial Forum and inviting stakeholders to join its next mandate.

Since 2021, the Forum has brought together leaders from industry, public authorities, civil society, and academia, creating a platform to exchange ideas and influence Europe’s industrial direction.

Through expert advice and collaborative work, it has helped turn policy goals into practical initiatives supporting the Single Market, the green and digital transitions, economic security, cross-border investment, and advanced manufacturing.

As the current mandate ends in December 2025, the Commission's Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs has launched a call for applications for the renewed forum. The next mandate will continue advising on EU industrial policy, competitiveness, and the implementation of the Competitiveness Compass.

Why Join?

Be part of a unique platform that

  • connects leading voices from across Europe’s industrial ecosystem
  • contributes to shaping forward-looking EU policies
  • supports the transition towards a more sustainable, resilient, and competitive European industry

How to apply

Organisations with relevant expertise are invited to submit applications.

To apply

  1. Prepare your application – submit it to the European Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs
    1. Applications can be in any official EU language (English preferred, with a short English summary if another language is used)
  2. Nominate your representative(s) – clearly indicate who will represent your organisation
  3. Include the required documents
    1. Cover letter explaining motivation and contribution
    2. Annex I: Classification form
    3. Annex II: Selection criteria form

Deadline for the first selection round: 10 December 2025, 12:00 (CEST)
Send your application to: GROW-INDUSTRIAL-FORUMatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (GROW-INDUSTRIAL-FORUM[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

Selection criteria

Applications will be assessed based on

  1. Proven competence at EU or international level in areas such as
  • Raw materials and circularity
  • Clean energy and energy costs
  • Energy-intensive industries and low-carbon technologies
  • Access to finance, trade, and public procurement
  • Economic security and resilience
  1. The experience and seniority of the proposed representatives
  2. Working knowledge of English

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