The European Innovation Procurement Awards, managed by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) and funded under Horizon Europe, recognize pioneering procurement initiatives addressing societal challenges in the EU. Winners were announced at the European Innovation Council Summit in Brussels, with each winner receiving EUR 75,000 to further their efforts. The Innovation Procurement Initiative category winner, 'CameraCar' from Prague, introduced AI-driven technology for parking zone monitoring, significantly reducing costs and improving enforcement processes. Other initiatives in the same category focused on decontaminating polluted land and expanding smart electricity grids. In the Net Zero Industry category, projects like 'CABRIO-TRIPTYCH' from Belgium and 'H2Global' from Germany promote sustainability through innovative procurement solutions, including circular materials and renewable hydrogen. These projects exemplify cutting-edge approaches to urban management and emission reduction. The European Innovation Procurement Awards underscore the EU's commitment to fostering innovation and sustainability through collaborative procurement, creating growth opportunities for disruptive solution providers.