Pre-commercial procurement of breakthrough solutions for climate proofing of public buildings

This funding opportunity aims to help local and regional authorities in Europe adapt to climate change and improve their resilience to climate risks. It supports the development and demonstration of innovative solutions for climate adaptation in public buildings, with a strong focus on nature-based solutions like green roofs and walls. The initiative encourages collaboration between public sector buyers to reduce fragmented demand and promote large-scale adoption of these solutions. It also seeks to unlock private investment and create new business opportunities. The geographic focus is on the EU, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, and select non-EU countries with special provisions, prioritizing areas most vulnerable to climate impacts.

• Projects must comply with page and layout requirements as set out in the application guidelines.
• Applicants must be from eligible countries, including EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, and certain other countries with special provisions.
• Projects must involve Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) or Public Procurement of Innovative solutions (PPI).
• Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity.
• Proposals should align with the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change and show collaboration with relevant platforms.
• Projects must include mechanisms to assess job creation, economic growth, and new business opportunities.

Example projects:

• A city consortium jointly procuring the development of green roofs for public schools to reduce heat and improve stormwater management.
• A regional authority testing innovative wall insulation solutions in municipal buildings to increase energy efficiency and climate resilience.
• A group of local governments piloting nature-based cooling systems for public libraries in areas vulnerable to heatwaves.

• Costs related to Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) contracts
• Costs related to Public Procurement of Innovative solutions (PPI) contracts
• Research and development services for climate adaptation solutions
• Testing and demonstration activities for innovative products or services
• Procurement of nature-based solutions (e.g., green roofs, green walls)
• Monitoring and evaluation of implemented solutions
• Collaboration and networking expenses among public procurers
• Costs for assessing economic, environmental, and social impact
• Project management and coordination expenses

Restrictions: Only costs directly linked to PCP/PPI procurement and related activities are eligible.

• Budget for this Call: 5,000,000€
• Number of Grants attributed: 1
• Budget per grant: 5,000,000€

• Applicants must follow the specified proposal format and page limits.
• Applicants must be based in EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, or eligible non-EU countries with specific provisions.
• Projects must involve Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) or Public Procurement of Innovative solutions (PPI).
• Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity to carry out the project.
• Proposals must align with the objectives of the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change.
• Collaboration with relevant platforms and networks is required.
• Projects must include mechanisms to assess job creation and economic impact.