Competence Center Innovative Procurement (KOINNO)

The Competence Center Innovative Procurement (KOINNO) was set up by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi). It contributes to promoting the innovation orientation of public procurement as a central, nationwide competence center. One of the goals is to increase the share of innovation procurement in the total volume of public procurement in Germany. For this KOINNO offers comprehensive information as well as concrete assistance with questions about innovative procurement. The services of KOINNO include: Consultation KOINNO specifically advises public procurers, strategic decision-makers and interested companies on their procurement projects. This consultation covers all legal and economic issues relating to innovative procurement. Events Through major events such as the "Public Contractors' Day" in Berlin as well as regional conferences and KOINNO seminars, the Competence Center for Innovative Procurement promotes the exchange of information and knowledge. In addition, KOINNO participates in the DACH region with lectures, workshops and discussions on the thematic design of partner events. Practical examples Practical examples for the successful procurement of innovations or the design of innovative procurement processes provide insight into various solutions and provide incentives for future projects. This makes it clear that an innovation-oriented public procurement is feasible and meaningful even today. EU Focal Point There are some programs at EU level to promote innovation and public procurement research and development projects. The "EU Contact Point for Public Procurement of Innovations" within the framework of KOINNO gives a comprehensive insight and specifically supports the acquisition of subsidies. More about our work https://www.koinno-bmwi.de/en Imprint https://www.koinno-bmwi.de/en/imprint/