The INPROCAP project continues its Training Series (October 2025 – December 2026), supporting all actors in the Big Science ecosystem in building practical skills in innovation procurement.
We are pleased to invite you to the next three upcoming sessions, each focusing on different aspects of innovation procurement – from procedures to real-life application.
WEBINAR 6: Pre-Commercial Procurement – Phases, Cases and Practice
📅 23 April 2026
⏰ 10:00 – 12:00 Central European Time
💻 Online
This session focuses on pre-commercial procurement as a tool to move from identified needs to concrete innovative solutions. Participants will gain insights into the phases, practical implementation, and real-life examples of pre-commercial procurement.
WEBINAR 7: Innovation Partnership – Procedure & BSO Practice
📅 11 May 2026
⏰ 10:00 – 12:00 Central European Time
💻 Online
This webinar explores the innovation partnership procedure and its application in the Big Science context. The session will present key steps, considerations, and a practical example from a research infrastructure, highlighting lessons learned and transferable practices.
TRAINING 8: Practical Aspects of Innovation Procurement Procedures
📅 30 June 2026
⏰ 09:00 – 16:00 Central European Time
📍 Bratislava, Slovakia + online
This full-day training focuses on the practical application of innovation procurement procedures. Participants will explore how to select the most suitable procedure, structure procurement phases, engage with suppliers, and manage key decision points throughout the process.
These sessions are designed for Industrial Liaison Officers, representatives of Big Science Organisations, companies including small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups, as well as organisations interested in innovation procurement.
