DG Research launch call for greening the health sector via Pre-Commercial Procurement
The DG Research and Innovation of the European Commission is seeking procurers who want to make health and care systems environmentally sustainable, climate-neutral, and circular.
The latest Horizon Europe call for Pre-commercial Procurement (PCP) proposals has just opened and will run until 26 November 2024.
They are notably looking for:
- Consortia of healthcare procurers who want to green healthcare.
- Proposals that address direct and indirect environmental footprint.
- Proposals that aim at enhancing circularity, reducing waste, and optimizing resource use.
- Policy makers seeking to promote public procurement as a driver of innovation and regional competitiveness
Why Apply?
- Co-create and try sustainable solutions and practices.
- Open commercialization avenues for innovative products and services, providing first customer references.
- Align your projects and institution with the Green Deal's zero pollution and climate neutrality goals.
The resulting projects will need to launch a competitive development phase according to the PCP provisions under #HorizonEU, Check out the recording of the Info Day to find out more information about the call.
Application Process:
More information on PCPs guidelines can be found in the Innovation Procurement guidelines and in the general Annex H of the Horizon Europe WP2023-2025
Call Deadline: 26 November 2024, 17:00 Brussels time
Proposals must be submitted via the Horizon Europe EU Funding & Tenders Portal (europa.eu)
This call not only aims to transform healthcare but to position it at the forefront of ecological transition. Let's build a sustainable future for European health and care together!