
🌟Insights from week 3 of our GovTech Connect Boot Camp! 🌟
Industry experts joined our Western European Startup cohort to explore procurement processes and regulations, offer guidance on securing public sector contracts, and discuss innovation and sustainability in procurement decisions. Hear some of their key takeaways below:
📈 Samira Boussetta - Innovation and Procurement Consultant
“Leverage matchmaking events, procurement brokers, and platforms to tap into the growing appetite for innovative procurement and collaboration between public buyers and startups.”
🤝Jamie Cudden - Smart City Manager, Dublin City Council
“Start building relationships with buyers early, prioritising innovative cities running progressive programmes. Cultivating these relationships provides valuable insights into the needs and priorities of public sector buyers.”
🌏 Anna März - Public Procurement Advisor, Germany
“Partnering with established commercial entities can offer advantages when pursuing tenders. Collaboration not only enhances your credibility but provides access to resources and expertise that can strengthen your submissions.”
💡Vassilis Tsanidis - Senior Innovation Procurement Advisor, European Commission
“Invest time in understanding both the procurement process and buyer perspectives. Also, the EIC BAS Innovation Procurement program offers invaluable opportunities to the EIC innovations to scale through procurement.”
As our cohort comes to the end of their programme, keep an eye out for more key takeaways! 🧑💻