Introduction
ARVID LØKEN
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Programme: Innovation in the health sector through public procurement and
l tiregulation
Call: The Nordic region as frontrunner in innovation procurement in thehealth sector
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The settingThe setting
One of 6 lighthouse projects,backed by the 5 ministers of industry
The result of a long anchoring processBilateral meetingsMultistakeholder meeting 8 Dec 2011g
In the shaping / increasing interest / different approaches
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Why this meetingWhy this meeting
InformationInspirationMatchmakingMatchmaking
FOCUSEXPLORE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
In groups of 4-6, we create a space for you to share needs and ideas f j t d t h b t
In small meeting rooms we create a space for you to focus on one or t t ti l t
Through out the day, all participants write down questions
di th llfor projects and to hear about others. This is an opportunity to explore common agendas and identify potential partners.
All participants have prepared a
two potential partners, your common needs and ideas and criteria of success in a consortium.
There will be a facilitator available
regarding the call.Nordic Innovation cluster the questions and answer these in small sessions during the matchmaking sessions.
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p p p psmall presentation of context, needs and ideas.
to support the process and to help you find potential partners across borders.
All questions and answers are harvested and made available right after the matchmaking meeting.
Agenda - 1st partAgenda - 1st part
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Agenda – 2nd partAgenda – 2nd part
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Nordic InnovationNordic Innovation
An institution under the Nordic Council of Ministers
Located in OsloLocated in Oslo
Approximately 25 employees, from the 5 Nordic countries
Turnover ca 80 mill NOK
Sector programmes, innovation tools/management, trade
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Our visionThe Nordic countries as a world-leading region f i i d i bl h
Initiate co-operation and challenge Nordic
for innovation and sustainable growth
Buildrelationships
Removebarriers
actors through new competence and action
Implement political initiatives and
Internationaloverview-We orchestrate increased ”d
communicate the results
Nordic insightWe orchestrate increased
Nordic value creation through international
co-operation
”Work to improve
conditions for innovation and cross border trade
Develop and share new competence, create
platforms
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Stimulateinnovation
and cross-border tradeplatforms
We will be known for Our core skills
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ProfessionalismOpennessCreating Nordic added value
Fostering co-operation Taking the initiative
Sharing competence
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About the call
MONA TRUELSEN / ARVID LØKEN
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The 3 themes for the callThe 3 themes for the call
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1. A Nordic competence network for innovationprocurement within healthprocurement within health
RationaleThin national experience basisThin national experience basisDifferent focus / approach
FocusSharing of experiences, methods, best practicepWork on procurement projects ofcommon cross-border interest
AimIncreased knowledgeI d i f ti flImproved information flowIncreased cross-border cooperationCommon projects
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Joint platform for further international cooperation
1. A Nordic competence network for innovationprocurement within health (cont)procurement within health (cont)
Network of hospitals / regions?Network of hospitals / regions?Existing networksMunicipalities?
We encourageDevelopment of a web-based platformp pfor cooperation (toolbox)
Information, methods and experiencesInteractive dialogue on projects ofg jcommon interest
Dissemination of information from the network to a wider audience (goodpractice, examples, methods)
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2. A Nordic project for market knowledge and dialogue between procurers and suppliersdialogue between procurers and suppliers
Rationale:Need for better interaction between procurers and suppliers
Information flow / market knowledge
Focus on:DialogueThe pre-tender phase, specification, functionAwareness, communication
Aim:Raised awarenessImproved information flowCross-border learning and partnershipsStimulating innovation in companies delivering products and services
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3 Other themes3. Other themes
Open for other ideas
A few hints:A few hints:Help us reach our goalsPave the road for future initiativesLook to the evaluation criteria
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3 Other themes – for inspiration3. Other themes – for inspiration
Take concepts that have been tested nationally to the Nordic levelObstacles for more cooperation between hospitals and betweenmunicipalities when it comes to cross-border procurement-projectp p p jIn what fields within the health sector does the Nordic region have a strong combined position for business development and health service development?pThe case for a Nordic lead marketThe Nordics as a test bedBarriers that Nordic companies face when bidding for a tender in otherBarriers that Nordic companies face when bidding for a tender in otherNordic countries
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DefinitionsDefinitions
Innovation procurement for us includes:Procurement of innovation (not requiring R&D)Pre-commercial procurement (requiring R&D)Innovation friendly procurementAnd more
Innovative process and innovative products/services
Different definitions in the Nordic countries - we are pragmatic to definitions
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Who are we aiming at?Who are we aiming at?
Organizations that engage in public procurement within the health sectorHospitalsRegionsMunicipalities
Agencies, confederation of industries, research institutions, consultancies
Companiesp
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PilotsPilots
We encourage pilot projects as part of the call, but will not prioritizefunding of the procurement itself (only the process)
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8 Dec workshop8 Dec workshop
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ReportReport
National overview
Cases
P d b D dPrepared by Damvad
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