Innovation Procurement Training Programme for Public Buyers - 6th edition

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.

• 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
• 16 November 2026, 12:00 CET - 20 November 2026, 15:00 CET

Practical information WhenMonday 16 November 2026, 12:00 CET - Friday 20 November 2026, 15:00 CETWho should attendPublic Buyers' staff from Contracting AuthoritiesViewPublicCommunityProcure Innovation EUWebsiteRegistrationSubmitted byNacho HinojalEuropean commissionNo Description

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 16th to 20th of November, 2026.
• Location:  Vienna, Austria.

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