European public procurers can get concrete help in preparing their innovation procurements. Assistance is available for free to those who intend to start PCP and PPI (pre-commercial procurements and public procurements of innovation) to bring ICT-based solutions to market. This is an initiative of The European Assistance for Innovation Procurement () which offers free help in the start-up and implementation of the innovation procurement including legal advice. Hurry though as the deadline for applications is November 15 – you can check whether you are eligible here.