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Join us for the online workshop on 25 June 2024. The European Innovation Procurement Observatory will present the results of the 2024 benchmarking of national investments and policy frameworks on innovation procurement across Europe. Learn how much the 27 EU Member States, Norway, Switzerland and the UK are investing in innovation procurements in different sectors (health, energy etc) and on strategic technologies like ICT. Find out which policy measures they have deployed to encourage public buyers to invest more in the future. Ask your questions to the experts and participate in the QandA / debate. Register to receive the webex link.

Calendar of data releases and indicator based publications.

A gradual expansion amid high geopolitical risks.

Weak economic growth, slow inflation decline and resilient labor market.

Subdued growth, political fragmentation and the green transition.

Strengthening the foundations for growth

2024 is the biggest election year in history, but there is more to democracy than voting.

Need for improvement in anti-corruption and integrity frameworks.

Global corruption levels remain stagnant.

Accelerating deep tech in Europe.

Digital and clean-energy technologies are driving growth.

Europe welcomes 2024’s first $1B startup with DataSnipper Series B.

From potential to profit with GenAI.

Digital transformation in the EU: progress and challenges.

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.