This Training Programme is tailored to provide specialized training in Public Procurement of Innovation (PPI). This initiative focuses on enhancing skills to foster an innovation-centric approach, offering comprehensive and interdisciplinary training on innovation procurement. It aims to equip public buyers with the essential skills needed to navigate and manage procurement processes more effectively.
- Agriculture, Construction & Infrastructure, Defence, Security and Safety, Education and Sports, Energy and Water, Facility & Fleet Management and Equipment, Health, ICT, Cloud and dataservices, Mobility & Transportation, Professional services (consultancy, legal, financial advice), Social Services, Tourism, Culture and Arts, Waste management
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Practical information
- When
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- Who should attend
- Public Buyers' staff from Contracting Authorities
- View
- Public
- Community
- Procure Innovation EU
- Number of seats
- 30
- Submitted by
- European commission
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Description

The primary aim of the Procure Innovation EU Training Programme is to promote the adoption of innovative procurement practices among public authorities and to provide them with the knowledge and tools to effectively manage the complexities of innovation procurement.
By participating in this training, attendees will:
- Attain the knowledge to execute innovation procurement projects effectively.
- Gain insights into the challenges inherent in public procurement of innovation.
- Apply the acquired knowledge in practical scenarios.
- Develop analytical and evaluative skills essential for initiating and overseeing innovation procurement projects.
- Cultivate the soft skills necessary for fostering innovation development.
2. PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
This comprehensive 5-day training programme will provide a thorough and practical exploration of Public Procurement of Innovation, covering everything from strategic definition to the design and implementation of a PPI Project.
- Duration: 35 hours
- Structure: 5-day training (approximately 7 hours per day)
- Number of Participants: Maximum of 30
- Modality: In-person. All expenses, including travel, accommodation, and meals, are covered by the programme.
- Date: From 17th to 21st of November, 2025.
- Location: Vienna, Austria.
