This opportunity funds projects that shorten the time to market for innovative solutions by reinforcing synergies between innovation procurement and experimentation spaces such as test beds, living labs, and regulatory sandboxes. It targets consortia of public buyers collaborating with innovators and regulatory bodies to develop, test, and deploy innovative solutions, fostering public sector modernization, EU strategic autonomy, and market uptake of sustainable innovations.
Eligible applicants include consortia of public buyers with similar procurement needs, innovators, and relevant regulatory and certification bodies from eligible EU and associated countries. Proposals must comply with Horizon Europe Work Programme conditions, including financial and operational capa