Sebastiano Fumero

[Sebastiano Fumero @SebiFumeroEU]

✅2nd CAG-SAG 2026 meeting
Topics discussed:
🔹State of play of RFCS Big Tickets Calls
🔹Upcoming RFCS Annual Call 2026 and the new Dual-Use Call 2026
🔹Update on RFCS Reform
🔹Introduction to RFCS WP 27-28
Exciting months ahead for the RFCS community! 🚀

[Sebastiano Fumero @SebiFumeroEU]

🇪🇺 Looking forward to joining the Future Steel Forum in Bologna on 3 June to contribute to the discussion on the future of Europe’s steel industry.

🔬 My intervention, will focus on how the #RFCS can support the sector’s transformation on decarbonization & circular economy 🏭

[Sebastiano Fumero @SebiFumeroEU]

📣 Registrations are now open for the #RFCS Big Tickets Call 2026 Info Day!

📅 19 Feb 2026 | 📍 Brussels + online

Practical guidance on applications, budgets & submission.

🔗 Register here: https://t.co/SDh8FXqVdd
#RFCS #BigTickets #EUResearch #InfoDay

[Sebastiano Fumero @SebiFumeroEU]

🚀2026 kicks off strong for the #RFCS community!
Successful joint #CAG–#SAG meeting held this week 💻with great exchanges on RFCS reform, results of 2025 Annual Call & upcoming opportunities.
What’s next?📌Save the date: RFCS Big Tickets #InfoDay 📅19 Feb 2026 | Brussels + online

[Sebastiano Fumero @SebiFumeroEU]

🚀 Happy New Year!
What’s ahead for #RFCS in 2026?
Big Tickets & Annual calls for proposals, Info Days, REA events, Advisory & Technical Groups meetings & a strong focus on collaboration & impact.
Stay tuned and get ready! 💡⚙️
#EUResearch #CleanSteel #Innovation #JustTransition

[Sebastiano Fumero @SebiFumeroEU]

This week @EU_Commission has proposed a major reform of the RFCS program:
✅Funding up to €200M/year
✅FP10-aligned rates
✅Clearer dual-use rules
👉 https://t.co/6qSSLsSiMz
The new legal basis will help accelerate innovation in the steel sector & support the coal transition.

[Sebastiano Fumero @SebiFumeroEU]

🌟Great day in Mönchengladbach! 150+ onsite & 200+ online joined the REA 2025 Steel dissemination event to discuss low/zero-emission steel, circularity and future EU #steel #research.
Thanks to all speakers & participants — let’s keep the momentum going! 🇪🇺🔍💡
#RFCS #Innovation

[Sebastiano Fumero @SebiFumeroEU]

🏁 The Annual #RFCSCall 2025 evaluations are now successfully wrapped up!
The evaluation phase for both #coal and steel proposals has been fully completed.
• About 100proposals evaluated
• Over 100 experts involved!
A sincere thanks to all 🙌proposers & evaluators!
Great job!!

[Sebastiano Fumero @SebiFumeroEU]

📢 Last call to register!
Join me for “The Future of EU Steel Research – How to Foster EU Steel Leadership” the #REA’s Annual Event for #Steel, taking place on 26 November 2025 in Mönchengladbach, Germany (and online).
➡️ Secure your spot & register now:
https://t.co/ocuZtvcZDM

[Sebastiano Fumero @SebiFumeroEU]

🚨 Join us for REA's Annual event for #Steel
"The Future of EU Steel Research"!

📅 26 Nov 2025 | 📍 Mönchengladbach, DE

Connect with industry & research leaders and explore #RFCS funding & decarbonisation for Europe's steel sector.

Register 👉 https://t.co/5Yksd30pcG

[Sebastiano Fumero @SebiFumeroEU]

🌍Inspiring couple of days for EU’s #Steel community in Udine 🇮🇹 at ESTEP Annual Event 2025 with Danieli Automation & @uniud!

💡Proud to represent @REA_research and present the latest #RFCS results & funding insights.

🔥Let’s keep forging a sustainable EU steel future together!

[Sebastiano Fumero @SebiFumeroEU]

🌍 Today my team and I were delighted to take part in the Just Transition Platform (JTP) conference organized by DG REGIO, celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Platform in the Château du Drongenbos in Brussels. 🏰
It was a great opportunity to connect with many stakeholders!

[Sebastiano Fumero @SebiFumeroEU]

🏗️Proud to represent REA and the EC at the groundbreaking ceremony of #RFCS project #Hy4Smelt in Linz, breakthrough innovation!
A big thank to @voestalpine for hosting us.
It was a great pleasure to exchange views with Austrian Federal Minister Mr @hattmannsdorfer .

[Sebastiano Fumero @SebiFumeroEU]

💡 Energizing dialogue, ideas and shared ambition marked the 2nd 2025 meeting of the #RFCS Coal and Steel Advisory Groups (CAG & SAG), held on 19 September at the REA in Brussels.
As we already look forward to the next meeting , a heartfelt thank-you to all.

[Sebastiano Fumero @SebiFumeroEU]

Another fresh release: 2025 RFCS Coal policy brief
Discover how RFCS investments drive EU goals in emissions abatement and a just transition.
It highlights innovation in coal mine repurposing and sustainable closure.
🌍 Shaping Europe’s green future!
🔗 https://t.co/wgj9BFwMhf

[Sebastiano Fumero @SebiFumeroEU]

🚀 Just published!
The 2024 RFCS Steel research summary highlights breakthroughs in hydrogen steelmaking, smart factories & advanced grades for renewables.
Let’s shape a resilient, green steel future together!
🔗 https://t.co/wTEOKR0D3V

[Sebastiano Fumero @SebiFumeroEU]

🎉Thank you for reaching 3k followers on LinkedIn!

After the summer break, it’s energising to return to activities with such a vibrant community committed to EU sustainable industrial transition 🌍

Let’s keep working together for a more competitive and climate-neutral future 🇪🇺

[Sebastiano Fumero @SebiFumeroEU]

📢 Registration for the European Research and Innovation Days 2025 (#RiDaysEU) is now officially open!
Don’t miss the opportunity to join us on 16-17 September in Brussels and online 🌍
✍️ Register now & consult the programme: https://t.co/sgzr4wbXhn

[Sebastiano Fumero @SebiFumeroEU]

📌 Missed the 2025 #RFCS #AnnualCall #InfoDay ?
▶️ Watch the recording https://t.co/I8ZX11GpvH
📑 Download the presentations https://t.co/7pqr5Di1B1
🌐 visit the RFCS webpage https://t.co/GVucE95wIv
📅 Next dates:
🔹 16–17_09: The European Research and Innovation Days 2025

[Sebastiano Fumero @SebiFumeroEU]

✅2025 #RFCS #AnnualCall #InfoDay took place yesterday in Brussels and online
🔹Over 180 participants joined us in person and online 🌐eager to get insights on how to boost their proposals towards #excellence ! 🌟
🔹For more info: [email protected]