Co-Creation with Public and Private Buyers of Innovations

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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The 'Co-Creation with Public and Private Buyers of Innovations' program, under Horizon Europe, addresses the significant untapped potential of public and private procurement to drive innovation. It uniquely supports collaborations between procurers and innovative EIC SMEs, fostering demand-driven solutions. The program aims to create new market opportunities and enhance the capacity of both buyers and suppliers in innovation procurement processes.

Who is Funded

This section details the eligible entities, geographical reach, and overarching objectives of the 'Co-Creation with Public and Private Buyers of Innovations' program. It specifies that funding is directed towards consortia aiming to foster innovation procurement, particularly involving public and private procurers and innovative EIC SMEs across EU Member States and Associated Countries.

What is Funded

This section outlines the types of projects, thematic areas, and specific activities eligible for funding under the 'Co-Creation with Public and Private Buyers of Innovations' program. It clarifies the scope of supported innovations, permissible costs, and the developmental stage of projects. The focus is on fostering demand-driven innovation through collaborative procurement and co-creation.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the financial mechanisms, funding amounts, and duration pertinent to the 'Co-Creation with Public and Private Buyers of Innovations' program. It clarifies that support is provided as grants, with specific indicative amounts for proposals and individual actions, facilitating the co-creation and procurement of innovative solutions.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines essential criteria, rules, and provisions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to for the 'Co-Creation with Public and Private Buyers of Innovations' program. It covers application stipulations, consortium formation, financial capacity, and general award criteria, ensuring compliance and successful project implementation.

Application Procedure

This section details the structured steps for submitting proposals to the 'Co-Creation with Public and Private Buyers of Innovations' program, including the required documentation, submission methods, and the evaluation process that leads to funding decisions.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the 'Co-Creation with Public and Private Buyers of Innovations' funding program, clarifying its mandate and the key regulations influencing its operation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

2,000,000 € per project (EU contribution), with a maximum of 100,000 € per Action 3 for co-creation with suppliers.

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union Member States and Associated Countries, as detailed in Annex 3 of the 2021 EIC Work Programme.

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Research and Development, Service Sector

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Public and private procurers of innovation, EIC SMEs, start-ups

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Market Introduction, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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