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!