Eureka Lightweighting Call 2026

6 May – 8 Oct 2026

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Unviersity of Žilina, Research Centre

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vyskumnecentrum.sk/en/o_nas/Žilina, Slovakia

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The Research Centre of the University of Žilina focuses on advanced materials and surface engineering for lightweight structural applications. Our research is mainly oriented toward magnesium alloys, their corrosion behaviour, and the development of protective surface treatments such as plasma electrolytic oxidation — PEO. By improving the durability and corrosion resistance of lightweight materials, we aim to support weight reduction in transport, automotive, and industrial applications while maintaining reliability and performance.

Topic(s) of interest for R&D on Lightweighting

Development and use of novel or alternative advanced lightweight materials including optimized manufacturing processesSubstitution of conventional (raw-)materials with sustainable and lightweighting alternatives with a lower ecological footprintInnovative approaches in the areas of ease of disassembly, reparability, recyclability, and reuse of lightweighting componentsUse of digital technologies to optimize lightweighting design for circularity, lifecycle assessment and material tracking in the field of lightweighting

Business Sector

AutomotiveEcology and environmentEquipment, Technologies, InstrumentsGreen technology & SustainabilityNew Materials

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Unviersity of Žilina, Research Centre