This grant funds preparatory projects that build the foundation for future pre-commercial procurement (PCP) of innovative security technologies. It supports consortia of end-users and public procurers from multiple EU or Associated countries to provide evidence justifying PCP actions, consolidate buyer groups, and enhance capacity to attract innovation through validation strategies and experimentation. Projects must align with EU procurement directives and focus on security technology innovation.
Eligible applicants must include at least 6 end-user organizations and 3 public procurers from at least 3 different EU Member States or Associated Countries. Participants must comply with EU procurement directives and security restrictions. Open market consultations must occur in at least 3 EU or As
