As the world embraces the challenges of sustainability and environmental consciousness, innovation procurement emerges as a powerful tool. It can make cities stronger in leading the change towards a greener and more sustainable future. In this article, we showcase three inspiring case stories. They exemplify the transformative power of innovation…
If you follow the BUILD project, you might have captured how powerful innovation procurement can be. Especially when targeting societal, environmental and economic challenges. The victory comes, when innovative solutions that are not yet available or do not exist, reach the market to solve the issues. Such a practice goes…
In the world of innovation procurement, collaboration and synergy play a crucial role in driving progress and positive change. One of the key elements that fosters this process is the concept of multipliers - diverse groups of key players working together to amplify the impact of innovation initiatives.
The recent joint webinar organized by the BUILD Project and the Innovation Procurement Task Force brought together procurement professionals and stakeholders. They met to explore the realm of innovation procurement. The webinar aimed at addressing challenges, sharing insights, and providing participants with valuable resources to navigate the landscape of procurement…
The BUILD Project and the Innovation Procurement Task Force are delighted to extend an invitation to our second joint webinar. Taking place on June 28, 2023, from 12:00 to 13:00 CEST via Zoom, this event offers a valuable opportunity to explore the significance of innovation procurement and its potential to…
Innovation procurement has emerged as a powerful tool to address pressing environmental, urban, and societal challenges. By strategically adopting this approach, many countries across Europe have witnessed remarkable improvements. In this article, we would like to showcase the benefits of Innovation Procurement through practical cases. All of them are based…
Public Procurement of Innovation (PPI) plays a vital role in driving technological advancements and fostering innovation within the public sector. However, to achieve effective and efficient outcomes, it is essential to identify and address the challenges associated with PPI.
The circular economy is key to solving Europe’s waste crisis. As well as the rising cost of new materials by reducing the use of raw materials, and closing loops in different productive sectors. By creating a circular system with less pressure on virgin resources, direct and indirect negative environmental impacts…
The consortium of the BUILD initiative is happy to share the Value Proposition and Engagement Strategy. The first report presenting the insights on how to resonate with Innovation Procurement stakeholders.
The Innovation Procurement Task Force is excited to announce their upcoming info session on April 20th at 14:00 CEST. This webinar is a fantastic opportunity for cities, businesses, and organisations interested in innovation procurement to learn about the latest developments and initiatives in this field.
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