Call for proposals to support the Public Procurement of Innovative Solutions (PPI) within European health systems.

About this grant

Call for proposals to support the Public Procurement of Innovative Solutions (PPI) within European health systems. With a total budget of €24.50 million and individual awards ranging from €3.00 to €8.00 million, the initiative aims to bridge the gap between clinical needs and market-ready innovations. Unlike traditional research grants, this funding specifically targets consortia of procurers—such as hospitals and health authorities—to deploy solutions that facilitate the integration and coordination of care, ultimately making healthcare more personalized, accessible, and inclusive. Proposals must center on the deployment of organizational or technological innovations, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) for hospital-to-home care coordination or advanced diagnostic tools for personalized medicine. The call prioritizes several vulnerable and high-need groups, including: Vulnerable Patients: Children, the elderly, and frail individuals with complex social and health needs; Chronic & Complex Conditions: People living with multi-morbidities, cancer, rare diseases, or concurrent physical and mental health conditions: and Inclusive Design: Applicants must account for gender and intersectional factors, such as caregiving responsibilities and socioeconomic health disparities, to ensure equitable access.

How to apply

1. 1Verify eligibility criteria, including applicant type (e.g., SMEs, consortia), geographic requirements, and funding rates (often 40-100% co-financing).
2. 2Form a consortium if required (e.g., minimum partners from multiple countries for collaborative projects).
3. 3Register as a user and your organization on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal to obtain a Participant Identification Code (PIC).
4. 4Download templates, prepare Part A (administrative data) and Part B (technical description, budget, impact), and run validation checks.
5. 5Submit online before the deadline; track via confirmation email and code, with evaluation taking 3-6 months.
6. 6Visit https://eufundingportal.eu for application details

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