Public procurement of Innovation development

Last updated: 15.7.2025
Grant

The Public Procurement of Innovation Development (SMP-COSME-2021-PPI-01) call aims to significantly enhance public procurement of innovation across the EU. This unique initiative empowers public buyers with practical experience to transfer their knowledge, fostering an extensive reference base and network for innovation procurement. It seeks to stimulate innovation within the internal market, boost the competitiveness of EU enterprises, particularly SMEs, and generate substantial societal value.

Who is Funded

This program targets public entities across the European Union and associated countries, specifically public buyers, to foster innovation through strategic procurement. The primary goal is to leverage their expertise to build a robust network and knowledge base in Public Procurement of Innovation (PPI), ultimately contributing to EU competitiveness and addressing key societal priorities.

What is Funded

This program supports activities that enhance public procurement of innovative solutions, with a focus on knowledge transfer and network building among public buyers. The funding covers costs associated with setting up workshops and networks, and importantly, provides financial support for the actual purchases of innovative solutions, aligning with key EU priorities like the Green Deal and Public Health.

Type and Scope of Funding

The Public Procurement of Innovation Development program provides financial support in the form of grants, with a total allocated budget of 4,000,000 € for the year 2021. The financial support extends to both capacity-building activities and the direct procurement of innovative solutions.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants for the Public Procurement of Innovation Development program must adhere to specific eligibility and consortium requirements as outlined in the Call document. A key condition is the mandatory formation of a consortium involving at least two public buyers from different eligible countries, ensuring a collaborative and cross-border approach to innovation procurement.

Application Procedure

The application process for the Public Procurement of Innovation Development program is conducted via a single-stage submission, with all necessary templates and guidance available through the official Funding & Tenders Portal. Applicants are encouraged to consult the detailed Call document for comprehensive instructions on proposal submission, evaluation, and award processes.

The Public Procurement of Innovation Development program operates under the broader framework of the Single Market Programme, which provides its foundational legal authority and governs its implementation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

4,000,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Public procurers, public buyers

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Product Development, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

EISMEA

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