EIC Business Acceleration Services (BAS) Innovation Procurement Academy: we're calling EIC awardees to seize this opportunity!
The SPIN4EIC Strategic Innovation Procurement initiative aims to offer hands-on assistance to EIC awardees to take part as bidders in public and private sector innovation procurement processes, including procurement of Research and Development (R&D) services, within and outside the European Union (EU). This is a free service available to EIC awardees only.
In the context of the Academy, courses are organised to offer EIC awardees trainings and inspiring learning sessions to develop their skills and capacity to participate in procurement opportunities, thereby helping them to scale their businesses.
What’s in it for you?
EIC awardees can now apply for the EIC BAS Innovation Procurement Academy powered by SPIN4EIC, taking place fully online between 14 October and 17 October. The Academy will introduce the most crucial aspects of (public and private sector) innovation procurement within the EU and at international level.
Are you an EIC awardee wanting to leverage innovation procurement as part of your business strategy? Then we invite you to apply for this opportunity! This is a unique chance for you to learn from experienced procurement trainers and peer EIC awardees. Ultimately, this can empower you to open up business opportunities and effectively market your innovative solutions.
Apply to the Academy by completing this form by 31 July 2024!
New deadline: 30 September 2024
What can you expect during the Academy?
The Academy consists of four online sessions of a duration of three to four hours each, held on a different day of the Academy week (14 October to 17 October 2024). The Academy will touch upon EU and non-EU private and public innovation procurement.
Programme of the Academy week*
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All sessions will be held online and an invitation will be sent out to all participants upon confirmation of their participation. Make sure to stick around to receive your Academy Certification, handed out by the EIC in its quality of Centre of Excellence!
Who can apply?
EIC awardees interested in learning more about innovation procurement.
How can you take part?
If you are interested to join our first Academy week, please express your interest by filling in our form by 31 July 2024 30 September 2024.
Hurry up, spots are limited! The successful candidates will be contacted in August 2024 to confirm their selection.
Stay tuned and don’t forget to already save the date once you have completed your registration!
About the SPIN4EIC Initiative
For inquiries about upcoming events or partnership opportunities, don't hesitate to reach out to SPIN4EIC’s Helpdesk. SPIN4EIC, powered by EIC Business Acceleration Service, is committed to supporting EIC innovators on their journey and public administrations across Europe to launch their procurement challenges!
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DISCLAIMER: This information is provided in the interest of knowledge sharing and should not be interpreted as the official view of the European Commission, or any other organisation.