📅 Tuesday, 24 February 2026 — 13:00 to 15:00 CET
💻 Online, virtual event
Science ecosystem to succeed. The fourth webinar with title: Discover how Market Consultation Drives Successful Innovation procurement, part of the INPROCAP Webinar Series (October 2025 – December 2026), focuses on Open Market Consultation (OMC) as a key instrument in innovation procurement.
In this two-hour online session, participants will explore the fundamentals of conducting effective market consultations, learn from a real-world case study, and discover how Big Science Organisations (BSOs) engage with suppliers at an early stage of the procurement process.
Learning objectives
By the end of this session, you will:
- Understand the legal basis and purpose of Open Market Consultation
- Master the basic principles and steps for conducting OMC
- Learn from a real case study how OMC shapes procurement strategy
- Explore early supplier engagement practices in the BSO sector
- Understand similarities and differences between OMC and Industry Days
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Who Should Attend
- Industrial Liaison Officers (ILO)
- Big Science Organisation (BSO) procurement & technical staff
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups aiming to engage in Big Science procurement
Agenda
We prepared several interesting sessions for you:
Session 1 – Introduction to OMC
The presentation will include the legal foundation, principles, and step-by-step process for conducting Open Market Consultations, including formats, methods, and common pitfalls.
Session 2 – Real Case Study
Presentation of a practical example showing how OMC shaped procurement strategy, covering execution details, market insights gained, and lessons learned.
Session 3 – Industry Days
Presentation of early supplier BSO engagement practices, comparing Industry Days with OMC.
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.
