Open grounds for future pre-commercial procurement of innovative security technologies

Overview

Preparatory funding to establish a consortium of public procurers and end-users for a future pre-commercial procurement (PCP) of innovative security technologies. Targets organizations aiming to validate the need, feasibility, and planning for a joint PCP action under Horizon Europe.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of at least 6 end-user organizations and 3 public procurers from at least 3 different EU Member States or Associated Countries. One entity may fulfill both roles.

Funding Details

Maximum grant amount: 7,833,000 EUR. Funding is provided as a lump sum.

What Is Funded

Activities to prepare for a future PCP, including:

• Consolidation of a group of potential buyers with shared security technology needs
• Evidence justifying the necessity of a PCP to mature technologies and compare alternatives
• Market and state-of-the-art mapping for the proposed challenge
• Draft planning and administrative procedures for a future PCP tender
• Open market consultations in at least 3 eligible countries
• Compliance checks for European societal values, fundamental rights, and data protection

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Proposals must target technologies at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4 to 6.

Key Dates

Deadline: 2027-11-03T23:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Applicants must use the standard Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action (CSA) application form.

Geographic Scope & Language

Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland. Application language: English.

Notes

• Proposals must demonstrate a clear path to a future PCP action, including evidence of demand, technical alternatives, and readiness for tendering.
• Open market consultations must be conducted in at least 3 eligible countries.
• Societal and gender aspects must be integrated into technology development considerations.