In the heart of Turku, Finland, a groundbreaking training event unfolded on Wednesday, March 27th 2024. Procurement specialists and public buyers converged for a transformative journey into the realm of innovative public procurement. This free training represents a core activity in the BUILD project. The goal is indeed to enhance…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of urban development, harnessing innovation through public procurement has become not just an option, but a critical necessity. This principle forms the cornerstone of the BUILD project, which is dedicated to empowering public buyers with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the realm of…
The Research and Innovation Week 2024, held from March 18 to 21 at Tour & Taxis, Brussels, was a pivotal platform for deliberating the future trajectory of Research and Innovation (R&I) in Europe. Amidst the discourse on past achievements and future strategies, the event spotlighted the important role of innovation…
One of the key benefits of these half-day training sessions is their tailored approach, addressing the specific needs and challenges of the hosting countries – Finland, Estonia, The Netherlands, and Slovakia. Our local experts will showcase successful cases of Innovation Procurement, dynamically adapting the information to suit the audience, presenting…
The webinar on "Innovative Procurement Methods" delved into the complexities and opportunities surrounding the procurement of innovations. It raised fundamental questions: Is procuring innovations difficult and risky? How do organizations navigate the challenges associated with innovative procurement?
A seamless integration of innovation procurement into intricate challenges faced by municipalities, such as the energy transition, circularity, climate change, and sustainability. That is a common aspiration shared by procurement leaders interviewed by the PROCEDIN project. Their key message lies in the alignment of public procurement of innovation with broader…
In the realm of procurement, municipalities grapple with risk aversion, especially when considering innovative approaches. This article explores strategies to address this obstacle. Through insights from the PROCEDIN project’s whitepaper, we aim to share knowledge on the tools needed to overcome these challenges and foster innovation in public procurement.
In the pursuit of innovation through procurement, cities face a spectrum of barriers. In this extract from the PROCEDIN’s whitepaper, we delve into the strategies and enablers identified by procurement leaders, determined tackle the lack of capacity of public buyers, and facilitate the implementation of Procurement of Innovation (POI).
Are you a procurement specialist or a public buyer eager to delve into the world of innovative procurement? Are you looking for best practices and useful tools to enhance your approach to procuring innovations? Join the BUILD project's free online training session on 6. March 2024.
In the third PROCEDIN project’s whitepaper pill, we learn that initiating the procurement of innovation (POI) journey involves a multitude of triggers and dark spots. Through interviews with procurement leaders, various starting points and valuable advice have emerged, providing essential insights for municipalities venturing into the realm of innovation-driven procurement.
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