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Preparatory grounds for pre-commercial procurement of security technologies

Funds public buyers and end-users to lay the groundwork for a future joint pre-commercial procurement of new security technologies.

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Preparatory grounds for pre-commercial procurement of security technologies is a European Commission call, worth EUR 1 million, that funds end-users and public procurers from several countries to prepare the case for a future Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) action covering border security, crime and terrorism, infrastructure protection, or disaster resilience. One beneficiary can count as both an…

The European Commission wants end-users and public procurers from several countries to prepare the case for a future Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) action covering border security, crime and terrorism, infrastructure protection, or disaster resilience. It wants evidence that a PCP is genuinely needed, that a real community of buyers with shared needs exists, and that the market has been mapped for technical alternatives.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.1–12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€2M

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