The European Research Area and Innovation Committee (ERAC) has praised the Procurement of Innovation Platform in a new report that identifies good practice in the promotion of public procurement of innovation (PPI) across Europe. The report cites the...

Three years of experience and findings have been compiled into the Clean Fleets project's Policy Recommendations document, providing European and national policy makers with advice on purchasing Alternative Fuelled Vehicles (AVFs) for their public...

PIANOo, a Dutch public procurement agency, has launched a translated version of their website, providing those who speak English with a wealth of useful information on public procurement of innovation (PPI) and market engagement. PIANOo’s website...

Procurers intending to purchase innovative information and communication technologies can avail of support in the form of training and assistance from the EU-funded eafip initiative. The three year initiative will select 12 procurers, working with...

The Barcelona Police Department (Spain) is significantly reducing CO2 emissions through purchasing electric scooters to replace their old fleet. A 48 month contract for the rental of 198 electric scooters, currently being rolled out as part of the...

Expensive high-tech solutions are not necessary to engage in eco-innovation, but rather smaller yet equally effective steps can be taken, according to a new INNOCAT report on the sustainable procurement of school catering services. The report looks...