Description
As global challenges grow in complexity, public procurement has become a vital driver of innovation, connecting public institutions and private businesses to create impactful solutions. Recent insights from Mario Draghi's report point out that although Europe is a world leader in clean tech innovation, it is squandering early-stage advantages owing to the weaknesses in its innovation ecosystem and underscore the critical role of innovation-led procurement that is guided by market needs and consumer demand; thus ensuring that new products and services are relevant and can successfully penetrate the market.
Through the procurement procedure of innovation partnership which is a kind of public-private partnership, public procurers and innovators are transforming a sector by fostering the development and production of new products and services that address pressing societal needs.
From healthcare and environmental sustainability to digital infrastructure, Innovation Partnerships enable forward-thinking approaches to tackle today’s most urgent issues. By nurturing competitiveness and advancing sustainability, procurement-driven innovation not only addresses immediate demands but also strengthens the foundation for long-term economic resilience across Europe.
The European Cluster Collaboration Platform, on behalf of the European Commission, organises the EU Clusters Talk “Procurement Meets Innovation: The Power of Innovation Partnerships” on 13 November 2024, 8:30 – 9:45 CET, to explore how the procurement procedure of Innovation Partnership can be a strategic catalyst for innovation, driving competitiveness and resilience across European industries.
Speakers included:
- Anita Poort, Innovation Procurement Policy Officer, DG GROW, European Commission
- Tim van de Laar, Senior Project Manager, Gemeente Amsterdam
- Corien Struijk, Advisor Cluster Policy and Innovation Procurement, VLAIO
- Joan Juul, Project Manager, Clean -The Danish Water and Environmental Cluster
- Joan Escudero, Digital Health Director, Evidenze Group
- Luis Noguera Coll, Public Sector & Legal Director, Science & Innovation Link Office (SILO), Smart City Cluster
This event is part of regular online meetings brought to the cluster community by the European Cluster Collaboration Platform. They offer up-to-date insights into the latest industrial policies and clusters’ involvement, projects and best practices, the latest ECCP news, and funding opportunities. The EU Clusters Talks are a space to exchange knowledge and to discuss cluster-relevant topics, which will change with every meeting.
Summary
Please find here the slides of this EU Clusters Talk.
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