Reinforcing synergies between experimentation spaces and innovation procurement
Funds public buyers to test and procure breakthrough solutions with experimentation spaces and regulators.
Public buyers should challenge the market together, cooperate with experimentation spaces during R&D, and involve regulatory or certification authorities early where relevant. The approach can cover any public-sector interest linked to EU strategic priorities, from one technology field to an end-to-end combination of technologies. Developers, industry and research organisations respond to the proc…
This Pre-Commercial Procurement action connects consortia of public buyers with similar needs to test and procure R&D through test beds, living labs, regulatory sandboxes and certification bodies. It shortens time to market by aligning supplier development with public-service needs, compliance, certification and a credible first customer route.
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