The INPROCAP project is launching a series of expert-led training programs to strengthen innovation procurement capabilities across Europe. These trainings are specially tailored for Industrial Liaison Officers (ILOs) and professionals from Big Science Organizations (BSOs) involved in public procurement processes.
Why Innovation Procurement Matters
Innovation procurement is a strategic tool that enables public sector organizations to stimulate innovation, solve complex challenges, and unlock cutting-edge solutions.
By adopting approaches such as Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) and Public Procurement of Innovative Solutions (PPI), public buyers can drive both technological progress and economic impact.
About the INPROCAP Training
This training program is designed to equip participants with both technical knowledge and advisory skills needed to navigate and lead innovation procurement effectively.
Whether you’re new to innovation procurement or seeking to expand your expertise, this training provides a solid foundation and practical tools.
What You Will Learn
Participants will gain insights into key stages of the innovation procurement process:
- Foundations of Innovation Procurement
Learn the basics of PCP, PPI, and innovation partnerships. - Encouraging Innovation in Practice
Discover how to engage with the market through preliminary consultations and stimulate innovative responses. - Smart Procurement Tools
Master functional specifications, value engineering, and award criteria (MEAT), as well as procedures that foster innovation (e.g., competitive dialogue, negotiation). - Real-World Case Studies
Work through actual procurement challenges with peer-to-peer learning and group problem-solving.
Who Should Attend?
- Industrial Liaison Officers supporting national industries in working with Big Science Organizations.
- Procurement professionals and innovation advisors within research or public sector institutions.
Shape the Future of Innovation Procurement
The INPROCAP Innovation Procurement Trainings provide structured learning opportunities for professionals involved in public procurement within science and technology sectors. Participants will gain practical knowledge of innovation procurement tools, procedures, and frameworks relevant to their roles.
The training is intended to support the development of national capacities in innovation procurement by equipping Industrial Liaison Officers and experts from Big Science Organizations with applicable skills and methodologies.
Details regarding training dates, location, and registration will be available at the INPROCAP website and official communication channels. The first training is planned to take place in September 2025.
