The EIC Innovation Procurement Programme powered by SPIN4EIC aims to strengthen public buyers’ capacity to procure innovative solutions, driving progress across Europe. Through its Open call for assistance the programme provides funded support to help public entities navigate the procurement process effectively. Public buyers can receive assistance in four key areas:
- Identification and assessment of needs
- Building a business case development
- Conducting an open market consultation
- Drafting tender documents
A key success story is Údarás na Gaeltachta, the regional authority responsible for the economic, social, and cultural development of the Gaeltacht. With EIC Innovation Procurement Programme support, the authority successfully prepared a Public Procurement of Innovative Solutions (PPI), reinforcing its commitment to fostering regional innovation.
The following timeline provides a framework for Údarás na Gaeltachta through the preparation of the Public Procurement of Innovative Solutions (PPI):
To benefit from assistance under the EIC Innovation Procurement Programme powered by SPIN4EIC, reach out to us here or apply to the dedicated Open Call for assistance to public buyers. All public buyers fostering innovation in Europe can apply for assistance.
SPIN4EIC is an innovative and unique flagship initiative powered by the EIC Innovation Procurement Programme dedicated to delivering valuable support services to public buyers and EIC innovators. The program is committed to promoting the entry of outstanding EIC innovators into procurement markets, generating broader prospects for inventive SMEs and startups. Subscribe to the SPIN4EIC Newsletter to receive all the relevant news about the initiative and join the EIC Innovation Procurement Programme group in LinkedIn to network with EIC innovators and forward-thinking buyers across Europe and beyond!
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.