Policy WG meeting: European Innovation Act, public procurement and technology infrastructures

Policy WG meeting: European Innovation Act, public procurement and technology infrastructures

Following the adoption of the European Innovation Act and the revision of the EU public procurement framework in September, this meeting will discuss these developments alongside technology infrastructures. 

The event will explore how the reformed public procurement rules could support innovation and the development of lead markets in Europe's regions more effectively, and how technology infrastructures could accelerate the scaling up of strategic and breakthrough technologies. There will also be an overview of the recently adopted 'Charter of access for industrial users to technology infrastructures' and how its implementation can enhance regional innovation ecosystems.

Finally, drawing on ERRIN's ongoing work on the European Competitiveness Fund, Horizon Europe, Regional Innovation Valleys and Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3), the discussion will explore how regional and local authorities can leverage their procurement capacity and infrastructure assets to strengthen place-based innovation ecosystems and support EU competitiveness objectives.

This meeting will take place on Thursday 8 October, from 10:00–12:00 in person at the ERRIN premises. Logged-in ERRIN members may find the agenda attached.

In order to attend the event, ERRIN members can register by pressing the 'Register' button on this page. Please note that you need to be logged in to register.

The Policy WG is currently looking for two members who would like to share their regional experience during the event, either on innovation procurement or on the role of technology infrastructures in the territorial innovation ecosystems. The deadline to submit the expressions of interest is Tuesday 29 September. Learn more here.

Thank you for attending this Policy WG meeting. Logged-in ERRIN members may find the presentation from the session on this page.

  • 08/10/2026 - 10:00 - 08/10/2026 - 12:00
  • Ewa Chomicz
  • Working Group
    Policy