Hybrid Training Session — "Market Analysis in the Context of Innovation Procurement"

Tuesday 9 Dec 2025, 08:30 → 12:30 Europe/Berlin

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We are pleased to invite you to a hybrid training session hosted at European XFEL on the topic of "Market Analysis in the Context of Innovation Procurement." Designed primarily for ILOs and BSOs, this session will translate guidance from the INPROCAP Training Manuals into practical methods that can be applied in current procurement initiatives. The programme will include an interactive exercise, discussion of real‑world examples, and clear takeaways to support evidence‑based procurement decisions.

• Date and time: 9th of December 2025
• Format: Hybrid session
• Venue: European XFEL, Schenefeld, Germany
• Audience: ILOs and BSOs

Why attend

• Understand how market analysis underpins successful innovation procurement
• Learn practical methods to scan markets, assess maturity, and map stakeholders
• Apply concepts through an interactive exercise and discussion

What we will cover

• Core concepts from the Training Manuals: objectives, steps, and good practices for market analysis
• Techniques: needs assessment, open market consultation, supplier landscape mapping, TRL assessment, risk and opportunity scanning
• How market insights inform choice of instruments and procurement strategy

Agenda at a glance

1. Welcome and objectives
2. Mini-lecture: Market analysis essentials for innovation procurement
3. Interactive exercise
4. Debrief and takeaways
5. Next steps and resources

Learning outcomes

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Explain the role of market analysis in innovation procurement decisions
• Use a simple template to capture needs, stakeholders, and solution space
• Identify information gaps to address via market consultation