HybridRTM terms a publicly funded project, which aims at the development of a processing technique for manufacturing of light weight structural components from hybrid materials. In particular, components involving metal as well as fibre-reinforced polymer composite materials are manufactured in a single processing step by means of the resin transfer moulding (RTM) technique. Project activities include material development, modelling of material characteristics, process simulation, mould development as well as model-based process control in order to ensure consistently high component quality. This paper outlines the fundamental concept of project HybridRTM and summarizes the most important results gained during the first period of project activities.