Procurement for Buyers: The New European Commission Public Procurement Tool
The European Commission launched a new online tool, “Procurement for Buyers”, created to simplify public procurement processes for EU Member States. The tool, designed to be a user-friendly centralized hub, provides contracting entities with easy access to reliable information on international procurement rules, which includes both eligible and excluded countries based on trade sanctions. By […]
PROCEDIN Highlights at the EXPERTISE & PRECIUS Multiplier Event
On June 5th, the PROCEDIN Project was showcased at the EXPERTISE & PRECIUS Multiplier Event that took place in Helsinki, Finland. The event aimed to gather industry experts and professionals to discuss strategic procurement and it counted with the participation of the PROCEDIN project, represented by Esmee Peters, from the University of Twente. The main […]
Legal Insights Workshop: Navigating Innovation Procurement Regulations
In today’s fast-paced business world, the demand for innovation is greater than ever. Small and medium-sized enterprises are at the forefront of this innovation, often bringing fresh ideas and agile solutions to market challenges. However, for SMEs to fully harness their potential in innovation procurement, they must navigate the complex legal landscapes governing the public […]
Bridging the Gap: Engaging the Next Generation of Business Graduates in Public Procurement
The landscape of business education is evolving. Today’s MSc and BSc graduates are increasingly seeking careers that offer not just financial rewards but also meaningful work that makes a tangible difference in society. Among business students, there is a growing passion for roles that drive positive change and contribute to societal progress. One field offering […]
Workshop Insights: Building Partnerships – Consortium Building in Innovation Procurement
PROCEDIN organised an online training session titled Building Partnerships: Consortium Building in Innovation Procurement, held on May 29th. The workshop explored essential steps and best practices for establishing impactful consortia. Here, participants were able to gain insights into fostering collaboration with other entities, effectively delivering innovative solutions and confidently navigating the procurement process. Led by […]
Consortium Building in Innovation Procurement
In an ever-evolving world, Innovation Procurement is an important, strategic and transformative approach to drive market innovation and economic growth. While innovation procurement highlights the development of groundbreaking solutions, also central to this approach is the Consortium Building, crucial to achieving successful goals by combining resources and strengths of various types of stakeholders. These partnerships […]
Workshop Insights: Empowering Innovation Procurement by Demystifying B2G
The second training session dedicated to SMEs and startups on how to unlock the Business-to-Government (B2G), was held on May 15th by the PROCEDIN project, this time under the theme “Empowering Innovation Procurement: Demystifying B2G”. Valentina Schippers-Opejko, from the Municipality of Haarlem, presented the PROCEDIN project website, explaining all the areas and information that can […]
Building Partnerships: Consortium Building in Innovation Procurement
Acknowledging that the ability to form strategic partnerships is decisive in the realm of the dynamic landscape of Innovation Procurement, PROCEDIN is thrilled to unveil another training session tailored for SMEs and startups seeking to broaden their impact within the innovation procurement sphere. This online session, titled “Building Partnerships: Consortium Building in Innovation Procurement”, which […]
PROCEDIN Highlights at the IPSERA Workshop on Circularity and Innovation
The city of Gothenburg in Sweden hosted the IPSERA Purchasing & Innovation SIG Workshop on Sourcing and Innovation Ecosystems for Circularity, which took place on December 5th and 6th of 2023. The event was a significant opportunity for the gathering of those interested in purchasing and supply management and it counted on the contribution from […]
Workshop Insights: Unlocking B2G – Empowering SMEs and Startups in Innovation Procurement
PROCEDIN hosted a training session titled “Unlocking B2G: From Startup to Supplier through Innovation Procurement” that took place online on April 30th. Aimed at empowering SMEs and startups with knowledge and tools on innovation procurement processes, this session was the first in a series of four sessions on unlocking the Business-to-Government (B2G) model. The training […]