Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: January 20, 2026 (single-stage full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Approx. €4.5 million total; 1 grant awarded; project duration up to 4 years; lump sum funding model.
Summary: Funds a European network of national competence centers to boost innovation procurement capacity, cross-border collaboration, and public sector innovation across the EU.
Key Information: Minimum 15 partners from different EU/Associated Countries required; at least 10 existing and 5 new competence centers, with 2+ in 'emerging' or 'moderate' innovator countries.