Public institutions play a key role in driving innovation. Our new Innovation Procurement Hubs initiative will help them connect with SMEs and start-ups to develop transformative solutions – starting with a launch webinar on 18 March.
The final conference of the Strategic Procurement Dialogues project brought stakeholders together in Brussels to share insights and roadmaps on green, social, and innovation procurement.
Advancing socially responsible public procurement in Europe
Discover how the Big Buyers Working Together project promotes sustainable, socially responsible public procurement across Europe. Sandra Simões of the Institute of Public Markets, Real Estate and Construction shares insights on collaboration and innovation for a resilient EU single market.
Building Information Modelling and Public Procurement community’s latest news
The Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Public Procurement community of practice (CoP) is gathering insights through an open survey and workshop to shape practical solutions for BIM integration in public procurement. Explore the CoP's latest updates.
The European Commission is reviewing public procurement Directives to ensure they meet current requirements and address challenges. Contribute your views and evidence on how the public procurement Directives have performed to boost competition, support SMEs and advance a greener, more innovative EU economy by 7 March.
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The Commission's new AI innovation package supports start-ups and SMEs in developing trustworthy AI, with measures such as supercomputing access to foster ethical AI in Europe.
DG R&I and the European Investment Bank are exploring new ways to help public procurers de-risk innovation procurement through a dedicated financial product under the InvestEU programme. Share your views in the survey!
Innovation in electric trucks: insights from Steyr Automotive
The Big Buyers Working Together community of practice on Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles visited Steyr Automotive where Volta is developing electric trucks with advanced safety features, ergonomic cabins and sustainable battery systems.
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