Tools and technologies to support health adaptation to climate change

Overview

Funding for consortia of public procurers to jointly commission the development of innovative tools and technologies that enhance health adaptation to climate change, improving surveillance, prevention, and resilience of healthcare systems and communities.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of public authorities, local authorities, health organisations, and other public procurers with aligned needs. Private developers, industry, or research organisations are not directly funded but may respond to tenders launched by funded consortia.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: €11,000,000
• Funding type: Grant
• Co-funding: Pre-commercial procurement (PCP) costs are eligible. Procurers must commit to purchasing at least one solution if the PCP succeeds, either during or after the project.
• Financial support to third parties: Up to €60,000 per third party for deployment and impact activities.

What Is Funded

Innovative solutions, tools, and models addressing:

• Geospatial technologies and decision-support frameworks for tracking and managing climate-related health risks.
• Real-time risk surveillance and early-warning systems for timely decision-making.
• Technologies supporting climate-resilient healthcare facilities and services (excluding general infrastructure like ventilation or construction).
• Health risk management, prevention, and resilience strategies for communities and occupational settings.
• Tools reducing exposure to climate-related environmental factors (e.g., air pollution) that exacerbate health risks.
• Integration of European research infrastructure data in environment, climate, and health domains.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• Target technology readiness levels (TRL): 7–9

Key Dates

• Open date: 2027-02-09
• Deadline: 2027-04-12T22:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

• Single-stage application via the Funding & Tenders Portal.
• Proposals must include an open market consultation report and a plan for follow-up procurement if solutions are not purchased during the PCP.

Post-Award Obligations

• Organise an open market consultation before launching procurement and submit a report on outcomes.
• Promote the call for tenders widely across eligible countries.
• Ensure subcontracted work is performed in the EU or Associated Countries unless approved otherwise.
• Potential transfer of ownership or exclusive licensing of results may be subject to approval for up to 4 years post-project.

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

• Focuses on pre-commercial procurement (PCP) rather than direct R&D funding for developers.
• Proposals must demonstrate end-user involvement, particularly procurement decision-makers, to ensure adoption of solutions.
• Projects are encouraged to engage with the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change’s Implementation Platform and Community of Practice.
• Use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS data is mandatory if satellite-based services are employed.