The Procure Innovation EU – Training Programme for Public Buyers aims to enhance the uptake of innovation procurement in the European Economic Area (EEA).

General objectives:

1. Drive the uptake of innovation public procurement in the European Economic Area (EEA).
2. Contribute to the economic growth of the EU by stimulating innovation and start-ups.
3. Improve the business environment of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by facilitating their access to public procurement.

Specific objectives:

1. This initiative seeks to enhance innovation procurement by advocating for a cultural shift within the public sector.
2. The programme will empower public buyers, including staff and decision-makers, with specialised training, encouraging contracting authorities to adopt an innovation culture.
3. It will cover both legal and practical aspects of public procurement.

By participating in this programme, individuals will acquire skills to enhance their technical proficiency in innovation procurement.