Pre-commercial procurement of breakthrough solutions for climate proofing of public buildings
This funding program, "Pre-commercial procurement of breakthrough solutions for climate proofing of public buildings," aims to drive innovative solutions for enhancing the climate resilience of public buildings across Europe. It supports demand-driven innovation by enabling public procurers to collaboratively implement pre-commercial procurement (PCP) actions, addressing common needs and accelerating the market uptake of new technologies. This initiative is a core part of the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change, empowering regional and local authorities to better manage climate risks and foster sustainable development.
Who is Funded
This program primarily targets public procurement consortia and regional/local authorities within EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries, with the overarching objective of accelerating climate adaptation and resilience in public buildings. It fosters collaborative innovation to manage climate risks and achieve climate-resilient transformation by 2030.
What is Funded
This program focuses on developing and testing breakthrough solutions for climate-proofing public buildings, with a strong emphasis on nature-based approaches. Eligible activities include joint research, customization of prototypes, and market preparation, with procurement costs being eligible for funding. Projects should aim to deliver innovative, fully tested products or services ready for market uptake.
Type and Scope of Funding
This funding program provides financial support through grants for pre-commercial procurement activities, offering a maximum of €5,000,000 per project. The expected duration for funded projects is typically up to three years.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must adhere to specific application and evaluation criteria outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. Applications are required from consortia, specifically a 'buyers' group'. Projects must also actively engage local communities and establish operational links with key Mission Adaptation platforms.
Application Procedure
The application process is a single-stage submission, requiring proposals to be submitted via the Electronic Submission Service on the Funding & Tenders Portal. Evaluation criteria and processes are well-defined, and an indicative timeline for assessment and grant agreement finalization is provided in the general annexes.
Legal Basis
The program is legally grounded in several key EU legislative acts and policy documents, including the Horizon Europe Framework Programme and Specific Programme Decision, as well as the EU Financial Regulation. Detailed operational guidelines are provided through various annexes and guides published on the European Commission's Funding & Tenders Portal.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
5,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
5,000,000 €
Deadline:
24.09.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden), Horizon Europe Associated Countries
Sectors:
Construction and Building Materials, Renewable Energy, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Other
Beneficiaries:
Public Sector Entities, Businesses, Research Organisations
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Market Introduction
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
CINEA (contract CINEA/2022/OP/0013/SI2.884597)
Additional Partners:
Mission Implementation Platform (MIP4Adapt), Mission Community of Practice, Climate-ADAPT, Copernicus, Climate City Capital Hub
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