The European Union, within the framework of the EIC Innovation Procurement Program initiative, invites applications for participation in the InnoMatch grant program. The initiative aims to develop and implement tailor-made innovative solutions for private and public organizations through a structured procurement process, particularly in critical areas such as agriculture, construction, energy, healthcare and digital technologies.
Selected organizations will receive the following benefits:
- Collaboration with a leading supplier to solve a challenge with grant funding of up to €60,000 for implementation.
- Reduced risks of innovative procurement through proof of concept or pilot implementation before large-scale use.
- Access to innovation procurement resources, expert support, and customized solutions.
- Development of a detailed pilot project plan, its implementation with regular progress checks and expert support, as well as analysis of the results, scalability and potential of the solution.
Applications will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Engagement – level of management support, readiness to implement the solution and previous experience in the EIC Innovation Procurement program.
- Impact – the potential economic, environmental and social impact of the proposed solution.
- Relevance – the extent to which the customer’s challenge is consistent with the InnoMatch approach.
- Innovation – the need for an innovative approach that is not available on the market.
Who can apply?
Both individual public and private customers and groups of customers from EU member states and countries associated with the Horizon Europe program can apply.
Innovative solutions must relate to one of the following areas:
- Agriculture, food and beverages
- Construction, infrastructure, manufacturing
- Digital transformation and artificial intelligence
- Energy, environment, sustainable development
- Healthcare and life sciences
How to participate?
To participate in the program, you need to create an account on the F6S platform and fill out the application form. The application deadline is May 8, 2025.
The details of the competition can be found here.
Source: https://business.diia.gov.ua/
