Innovative Public Procurement (IPP) Programme

The Innovative Public Procurement (IPP) Programme was created to encourage government and public sector actors to focus more on innovation. The aim is to achieve a high-performance government, competitive enterprises and solutions to societal challenges. 

Innovative public procurement is also very interesting to companies. It gives entrepreneurs a better idea of the public innovation needs, frees up more financial means for R&D and testing activities, creates new possibilities to bridge the gap between product development and marketing, and gives SMEs and start-ups more access to public markets. 

Whether or not a specific project is eligible for co-financing is determined on the basis of the results of a market consultation. The Flemish Government bears up to 50% of the total cost of innovative solutions. This can range from €25,000 to 1 million.

Relevant contracts

Within the blue economy, a number of innovative public procurements via the IPP programme are also ongoing. A brief selection can be found below. ( the info will come )