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Special edition of the newsletter: EU Knowledge Valorisation Talk

The Austrian road operator ASFINAG in cooperation with the ASECAP association of 125+ motorway operators in Europe are inviting potentially interested bidders to participate in the open market consultation for their upcoming innovation procurement as they are looking for innovative solutions to detect and remove lost objects and waste from motorways and roadside. Seize your opportunity and present your innovative solution! Submit your innovation by September 9, 2024

The May 2024 Council conclusions on knowledge valorization recognise innovation procurement as a key instrument to valorise research and innovation results into societal use and economic value. They encourage all EU Member States to ensure the recognition of innovation procurement in their national and regional innovation strategies and to promote its uptake with public buyers.

Understanding the 2023 trends and outlook for 2024.

Join us on 28 May in the online info session about the European call that offers funding to support consortia of health and care procurers who want to buy together the development, testing and potentially also the first deployment of innovative solutions for greening health and care systems. You can already submit questions about the call in advance via Slido. The indicative call budget of 15 million € aims to fund 3-5 exciting projects. The call is already open NOW and the deadline for submitting proposals is 26 November 2024.

Are you a public or private buyer that has purchased the development and/or deployment of an innovative solution? Are you a buyer or policy maker that has setup an innovation procurement initiative that triggers several innovation procurements in your organisation, city, region or country (e.g. an innovation procurement programme or action plan)? Then join us at the online Info session on 30 May, 14h00-15h00, to find out how to apply for the European Innovation Procurement Awards. Win one of these European prizes. 75.000 Euros prize money for the winners!

The DYNAMO buyers group brings together 4 healthcare buyers from Italy, Poland, Spain and Portugal. The buyers group invites all interested suppliers to submit offers for its pre-commercial procurement that is looking for integrated tools that enable the modelling and dynamic assessment of integrated health and care pathways enhancing response capacity of health systems. Deadline for submission of offers is extended until 20 May 2024

The PROCURE4HEALTH buyers group brings together 18 healthcare buyers from France, Belgium, Poland, Italy, Portugal, UK, Denmark, Turkey, Poland, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Estonia and Greece. The buyers group invites all interested suppliers to participate in the open market consultation for its upcoming pre-commercial procurement that challenges the market to develop innovative solutions for home based care and remote monitoring. Join the online meeting on 26 June between 10h00-11h30 CET and complete the online questionnaire.

How is an AI fueled representation of the seas helping in combatting plastic waste? Find out in the latest episode of the Euronews Ocean Calls podcast.

Strengthening Research and Innovation’s Connection with Society

We are seeking applicants from ports, fisheries, and islands to provide technical assistance in achieving the EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters objectives. Don't miss the deadline on 24 May 2024.