Investments in research and innovation are an investment in Europe's future. EU funding aims to reduce the gap between the demand for solutions that address common societal challenges and the availability of new solutions. So how do we ensure that Sweden's public actors and Swedish companies increase their involvement in European innovation procurement?
Cast:
- Ioannis Amarantidis, Region Jämtland Härjedalen
Projektet INCAREHEART - Andreas Lundquist, Glesbygdmedicinsen centrum, Region Västerbotten
Projektet TIQUE - Niclas Forsling, Region Västerbotten
Projektet CRANE - Magnus Wallengren, Region Skåne
Projektet CAREMATRIX - Marie-Louise Eriksson, Ideon Innovation
Projektet PCP Boost - Nina Widmark, Vinnova
- Linda Swirtun, Afori, Arena for innovation procurement
The webinar series " I Fokus - about innovation and procurement" is carried out by Vinnova in collaboration with Afori, the Procurement Authority and PRV Patent- and the registration authority.
What does PCP mean?
PCP (PreCommersial Procurement) Förkommersiell procurement) is a method used to acquire research and development services. It involves several suppliers applying to participate in a research and development project, where the development of concepts and ideas takes place in several different phases.
Tips on pre-commercial procurement, The Swedish Procurement Agency
What is PCP Boost?
Pilot project to increase Swedish company participation in European innovation tenders which has helped Swedish companies to participate in four European pre-commercial tenders in the field of health and which is coordinated by three Swedish regions.