Best Practices observed in Region Skåne

The Region of Skåne, ranked 14th in EU innovation in 2023, is a leader in technology and research. Key industries include advanced materials, food, life sciences, smart cities, and tech. The Research and Innovation Council (FIRS) fosters sustainable innovation and urban design.

Best Practices observed in Oulu Region

The Oulu region of Northern Finland exemplifies innovation and sustainable development, earning 3rd place in the prestigious 2024 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital). This recognition highlights Oulu’s success in co-creation, uniting citizens, businesses, and public organizations to tackle urban challenges.

Best Practices observed in the Region of Murcia

The Region of Murcia strategically integrates R&D&I into its policies, enhancing business competitiveness and public services. Thanks to the PREPARE project, the first Regional Innovative Public Procurement Unit was launched in the region to stimulate innovation, development, and modernisation of the business network.

PREPARE a coffee with Elena López

In this video of the series, Elena López, Project Manager at Ticbiomed, shares her insights on, the steps of Innovation Procurement: How to properly perform an Open Market Consultation.

PREPARE a coffee with Francisco J. Zapata

In this video of the series, Francisco J. Zapata, Head of Contracting Service. Department of Finance in the Region of Murcia, answers the question: Is Is public administration prepared to utilize the innovation procurement formulas enabled by the Spanish Public Procurement Law?

PREPARE a coffee with Francisco José Vizcaino Gómez

In this video of the series, Francisco. José Vizcaino Gómez, Head of Economic Service, shares his insights on, how to bridge timing between technology and procurement, in order to accelerate innovation procurement.