📅 Monday, 11 May 2026 – 10:00 to 12:00 CET
💻 Online, virtual event
The INPROCAP project is building the skills and tools necessary for all actors in the Big Science ecosystem to succeed. The seventh webinar, titled “Innovation Partnership – Procedure & BSO Practice”, is part of the INPROCAP Webinar Series (October 2025 – December 2026) and focuses on how Innovation Partnerships can support collaboration between Big Science Organisations (BSOs) and companies in developing and procuring innovative solutions.
In this two-hour session, participants will:
- hear an expert overview of the Innovation Partnership procedure and its key considerations
- explore the INPROCAP Innovation Partnership Training Manual and learn how to use it as a practical reference
- review a Big Science example and discuss transferable lessons.
Learning objectives
By the end of this session, participants will:
- understand the Innovation Partnership procedure and when it is suitable (compared to pre-commercial procurement (PCP) and other procedures)
- become familiar with the INPROCAP Innovation Partnership Manual and how to apply its tools in practice
- learn from BSO practice examples and identify elements transferable to other organisations
Who should attend
- Industrial Liaison Officers (ILOs)
- Big Science Organisation (BSO) procurement and technical staff
- Companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups interested in working with BSOs
- Stakeholders involved in innovation procurement and R&D collaboration
An expert speaker unpacks the Innovation Partnership procedure under Directive 2014/24/EU: when to use it, how it compares to PCP and competitive dialogue, and the key design choices around requirements, award criteria, and negotiation.
Session 2 – Case example: Amsterdam
A practical walkthrough of how Amsterdam applied the Innovation Partnership procedure — covering scope definition, requirements, negotiation approach, and transferable lessons for other procurers.
Session 3 – BSO practice: EUXFEL + INPROCAP Training Manual
EUXFEL shares its hands-on experience with Innovation Partnership, followed by a presentation of the INPROCAP Innovation Partnership Manual with key tools, checklists, and guidance for real BSO workflows.
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.
