EUIP

Information session on the European Innovation Procurement Awards

The European Innovation Procurement Awards (EUIPA) recognises powerful cases of public and private buyers (procurers) on using innovation procurement practices across Europe. It aims to support the community of European procurers to share, work together and inspire each other in the design of innovative procurement processes, and particularly in the delivery of modern and efficient public services.

On 30 May 2024, from 14:00 to 15:00 (CEST), the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) is organising an informative webinar to learn more about the European Innovation Procurement Awards (EUIPA). 

You can register to the event through this link.

This year, two prize categories were identified: Innovation procurement initiative and Facing societal challenges “Net Zero Industry Procurement". The winners in each category can be rewarded with up to EUR 75 000. Submission can be made in your national language. The prize competition is open to different types of procurement initiatives:

  • Procurements of R&D,

  • Procurements of innovative solutions,

  • Initiatives that trigger several innovation procurements (e.g. innovation procurement programmes setup by procurers themselves or by policy makers in their city/region/country).

The prize competition is expected to be published on 26 June 2024 and remain open until 26 September 2024. You can find more information on the dedicated webpage here