The Oulu focus group leads the way forward for PREPARE
The focus group reorganized its work after the summer break. Key regional innovation and procurement stakeholders received an update on what has happened in PREPARE during the first period. Special interest was paid in the results of interviews and inquiries. The group also enhanced preliminary ideas for the Regional Action Plan. The Focus group wants the Oulu region to be the forerunner in innovation adaption and procurement.
High Engagement in Prepare Reference Group for Regional Innovation Planning in Region Skåne
During the fall, our partners from Region Skåne and Innovation Skåne are continuing to work on the regional plan for the implementation of innovation, including innovation procurement. This work is in collaboration with a reference group with participants from the workshop in May. All 43 who participated in the workshop have been invited – and the interest is great. At present the reference group consists of just over 20 participants with representation from various stakeholders in the regional innovation ecosystem.
The Innovation Adoption Library is already available
The focus of the innovation adoption approach is to encourage the development of innovative solutions capable of enhancing services and addressing unmet challenges in society. It facilitates investments, driving innovation and digitization to overcome existing barriers to the adoption of innovative solutions and promote transformative actions among others, through the adoption of innovation…
Main insights from the PREPARE workshop on demand driven innovation
On 27th June 2024, the PREPARE partners shared a first round of insights with an audience of 35 regional stakeholders interested in demand-driven policies adapted to the realities of European regions.
PREPARE participated in the National Procurement Days in Finland
On the 12-13th of June, PREPARE participated in the National Procurement Days in Finland with the procurement team of the city of Oulu…
PREPARE kicks off with a partner’s meeting in Murcia
PREPARE Project celebrated its kick-off last week in Murcia counting with the participation of all partners representing Bucharest Ilfov (Romania), Murcia (Spain), Skåne (Sweden), and Oulu (Finland)…
