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However, the effectiveness of most photoinitiators used to prompt the photopolymerization reaction are questionable. In addition, the resins used are mainly based on acrylate chemistry, which exhibits many limitations. Finally, there is a low level of structuring within this sector at the European level, and there is a lack of high-level university training available to educate students on the scientific, industrial, and societal challenges of this field. The TEAM project aims to tackle these challenges through 12 PhD projects focused on the next generations of photoinitiators and resins. These projects are supported by universities which are leaders in this field. TEAM benefits from the support of European companies offering the most advanced technologies in this area, some of which are unique in the world. Through a dual approach, namely concept-driven development and technology-driven development, all researchers will combine their knowledge, ambitions, and needs to develop solutions that meet both high scientific aspirations and significant industrial demands, thereby strengthening Europe’s human capital base in 3D printing research and innovation.