Innovation procurement represents an important transformative potential for addressing public sector challenges and promoting technological progress in the Bucharest-Ilfov region.
Identifying good practices is crucial to overcoming these barriers, fostering collaboration between public and private sectors, and ensuring the scalability and sustainability of innovative solutions in public services. Two notable initiatives are:
- The iBuy Project is a groundbreaking effort aimed at equipping public authorities in Bucharest-Ilfov with the tools and expertise necessary for innovation procurement. Through the iBuy project a practical guideline was developed tailored for public authorities, offering clear steps to establish a Public Procurement of Innovation Competence Center.
- The SEAP Digital Platform a cutting-edge tool designed to streamline public procurement processes while fostering transparency and innovation. This platform fosters collaboration between public and private sectors by streamlining procurement, encouraging transparency, and supporting scalable, sustainable solutions through open calls.
Both the iBuy Project and the SEAP Digital Platform illustrate Romanian efforts to win resistance towards Innovation Procurement. Download the full best practices insight to explore how these projects are shaping policies and driving economic impact.
