Target audience: startups, SMEs across Europe and beyond

Modality: Online

This session is an interactive webinar on innovation procurement, dedicated specifically to startups and SMEs interested in innovation procurement within the public sector as a valuable opportunity to secure funding for your product development and validate it with public sector customers.

Topic: Innovation Procurement: Principles, opportunities for Startups and practical cases. 

This session will provide an explanation of Innovation Procurement principles, focusing on opportunities for startups and SMEs, and real case studies.

Agenda

11:00 - 11:10 CET

Welcome & Objectives
- Purpose of the event
- Introduction of the ECLIPSE project

11:10 - 11:15 CET

Summary of innovation procurement

11:15 - 11:45 CET

Innovation procurement opportunities for startups
The case of EIC startups

11:45 - 11:55 CET

Q&A

11:55 - 12:15 CET

Case Gallery: Cyberagentur

Enabling Breakthroughs in Fundamental Cybersecurity Research Through PCP

12:15 - 12:25 CET

Discussion

12:25 - 12:30 CET

Wrap up

Featured Speakers:

  • Ana Lucia Jaramillo VillacĂ­s, Senior Legal Procurement Researcher, Corvers.

    With a strong background in research and advisory work, Ana Lucia supports public authorities and stakeholders in implementing compliant, forward-looking procurement solutions that foster technological advancement.

  • Michael Domberg, Head of the Scientific Service Department, Cyberagentur.

    Michael Domberg is Head of the Scientific Service Department at the Cyberagentur. In this role, he is responsible for the interface between administration and research. His department includes the unit managing relations with German security authorities and the armed forces, the public relations team, the project management office, and the procurement unit. Before joining the Cyberagentur in a management role, he held various positions at SAP SE, Deutsche Post, and the German Armed Forces.

Learn how innovation procurement can be used as a strategic tool for funding, validation, and market access for startups.