Resources on Procurement of Innovation

Doing innovation procurement requires specific knowledge and expertise. Luckily, many resources exist, including guidance, criteria sets and case studies, which can help you on your journey to purchasing innovative goods and services.

In addition, you can visit our 'Services and Expertise' page to find more information on specific projects, initiatives and other services which can support you to do innovation procurement in practice.

169 resources online

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Developing procurement practices favourable to R&D and innovation

Reports

Expert group report prepared by the European Commission, DG Research in 2005. It explores options for good practice and policy in 'procurement for innovation', including presenting a detailed set of recommendations.

English

Europe/EU

European Commission, DG Research

2005

PRO-INNO Exploratory Team Report - Towards Innovative Public Procurement

Reports

A report from PRO INNO Europe on the challenges and possible responses for trans-national cooperation in innovative procurement

English

Europe/EU

PRO INNO Europe

2007

Innovation in the public sector

Reports

A study of the trends, barriers and drivers related to the uptake and promotion of innovation by public authorities. A publication of the INNO-Grips initiative of PRO INNO Europe.

English

Europe/EU

LL & A

2010