[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

September 23, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time, single stage)

€2,000,000 total; typically one grant awarded

Grant to create a Europe-wide consortium of public procurers to drive innovation in advanced materials through coordinated procurement, dialogue, and best practice sharing.

--- ## Description This grant supports the formation of a Europe-wide consortium of public procurers to stimulate innovation in advanced materials through coordinated procurement strategies. The initiative aims to align public procurement with EU policy objectives, notably the green and digital transitions, and strengthen the EU’s resilience, competitiveness, and sustainability. Activities include fostering dialogue between the public sector, industry, and research organizations, conducting open market consultations, analyzing market barriers, and preparing for the uptake of innovative advanced materials in sectors such as construction, mobility, electronics, and energy. The action will also develop proposals for amending Commission guidelines, share best practices, and identify standardization needs for public procurement related to advanced materials. --- ## Due Dates - Opening date: May 22, 2025 - Submission deadline: September 23, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time, single stage) --- ## Funding Amount - Total available: €2,000,000 (lump sum grant) - Indicative number of grants: 1 - Type of action: Horizon Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) --- ## Eligibility - Consortia must be composed of public procurers from eligible countries. - Proposals must comply with the Horizon Europe eligibility criteria, including admissibility, operational and financial capacity, and exclusion criteria as detailed in the [General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). - Eligible countries: EU Member States and associated countries; some non-EU/non-associated countries may participate under specific conditions (see [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf)). - Legal entities established in China are not eligible for Innovation Actions, but may participate in CSA if not otherwise restricted. --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-MATERIALS-44?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=6&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - The process is single-stage. - Applicants must use the standard [HE CSA application form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-csa_en.pdf). - Evaluation criteria, scoring, and thresholds are outlined in the [General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). - Proposals must address all aspects listed in the topic scope, including market consultation, barrier analysis, and stakeholder engagement. --- ## Additional Information - The grant is awarded as a lump sum, simplifying financial management and reporting. - Activities should promote the uptake of advanced materials and support EU policy initiatives such as the Green Deal, Net-Zero Industry Act, Critical Raw Materials Act, and Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation. - The action is expected to prepare for future Pre-Commercial Procurements (PCP) and Public Procurements of Innovative Solutions (PPI). - Applicants are encouraged to consider voluntary contributions to relevant Joint Research Centre (JRC) platforms for policy relevance. --- ## External Links - [Call Topic Details & Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-MATERIALS-44?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=6&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Standard Application Form (HE CSA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-csa_en.pdf) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General Annexes 2025](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [National Contact Points (NCPs)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) - [Partner Search Tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Option | Details | |-------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [European Commission Contact](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiry Service| [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points | [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT Helpdesk | [Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) |

Innovative Advanced Materials Innovation Procurement (CSA)

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