AGORA: A Digital Hub for Innovation Procurement in Healthcare

Facilitating collaboration, knowledge-sharing and partnering to improve public procurement of innovation in Europe

Transforming Innovation Procurement in Healthcare 

Innovation in healthcare procurement is evolving rapidly, and the InnoHSupport project is leading the way with AGORA, a digital platform designed to connect procurers, suppliers, experts and innovators in a dynamic and structured environment.  

AGORA offers a dedicated space where healthcare providers seeking innovative solutions can seamlessly engage with suppliers, investors, and procurement experts. Within AGORA, users can access the Toolkit, a section providing numerous PPI resources tailored to the innovation ecosystem. Developed as part of the InnoHSupport project, this platform is set to become a central hub for matchmaking, networking, and knowledge-sharing in public procurement of innovation (PPI) in healthcare. 

What is AGORA? 

AGORA is a free, digital platform embedded within the InnoHSupport website, providing easy access to resources, events, and collaboration opportunities. Designed with a user-friendly interface, AGORA ensures seamless navigation and engagement for all stakeholders in the innovation procurement ecosystem. 

The importance of AGORA 

Public procurement is a powerful driver of innovation, yet many healthcare procurers struggle to find suitable solutions, while innovative suppliers face barriers to entering procurement processes. AGORA tackles these challenges by: 

1. Connecting Innovation Procurement stakeholders – enabling healthcare procurers, suppliers, and investors to connect and collaborate. 
2. Providing access to practical knowledge – offering training materials, best practices, procurement methodologies and lessons learnt in the innovation procurement topic. 
3. Facilitating matchmaking – linking buyers and suppliers through events, expert networks, and an online showcase. 
4. Highlighting funding opportunities – helping stakeholders identify and access relevant open calls and procurement initiatives across Europe. 

How AGORA works 

AGORA is structured into five main sections: 

• Relevant Events – Stay informed about upcoming conferences, workshops, and networking opportunities. 

• Toolkit – Access training materials, methodologies, and best practices in procurement innovation. 

• Meet the Experts & Community – Connect with procurement professionals and participate in the Healthcare Buyers Community. 

• Showcase – A space for innovative suppliers to present their solutions to potential buyers. 

• Open Calls – Stay updated on funding opportunities, tenders, and procurement initiatives across Europe. 

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