The SPIN4EIC Assistance to Public Buyers aims to provide assistance to public buyers fostering innovation in Europe throughout the whole tender preparation process, contributing to the enhancement of their capacity to purchase innovative solutions and fostering innovation in Europe. Within this programme, a total of eight Calls for applications will be launched (two per type of assistance as indicated below), and one open flexible Call offering public buyers the possibility to apply for any or more than one of the four types of assistance throughout the SPIN4EIC programme duration.

Within the Calls for applications, public buyers can apply for support funded by the EIC regarding four types of assistance, namely:

1. Identification and assessment of needs

2. Building a business case development

3. Conducting an open market consultation

4. Drafting tender documents

The support on innovation procurement will follow the EAFIP methodology and will be tailored to the needs of the public buyer on a case-by-case basis. One-to-many assistance (e.g. training sessions) is also possible. The Call will be open throughout the duration of the SPIN4EIC initiative (from February 2024 to early 2026. If you are at the first stages of an innovation procurement project and need support with the preparatory steps, this is your opportunity to receive assistance by legal and business experts, funded by the EIC!

If you are interested to receive assistance, please apply by filling in the application form.

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