About HIPSS
Health Innovation Procurement Support Services
Leading organizations in innovation procurement across Europe, coordinated by EIT Health and supported by the European Union, have joined forces to launch the Health Innovation Procurement Support Services (HIPSS) project.
This two-year, EU-funded initiative will create a platform offering expert advisory services to empower public procurers—such as hospitals and health systems—and innovation providers, including SMEs and industry, to confidently navigate the procurement process.
Our vision is to unlock the full potential of innovation procurement by providing the right guidance and support, increasing its use, and driving impactful solutions in healthcare.
Our Approach
Expert Guidance
Providing specialized advisory services for every step of the innovation procurement journey
Multi-Stakeholder
Connecting procurers, innovators, policy makers, and health systems across Europe
Practical Tools
Delivering actionable frameworks, resources, and support mechanisms
Our Goals
- Empower procurers with the confidence and tools to implement innovation procurement initiatives
- Support innovation providers in navigating the complexities of public procurement processes
- Increase adoption of innovation procurement mechanisms across European healthcare systems
- Drive impactful solutions that address unmet healthcare needs and improve patient outcomes
HIPSS brings together leading European organizations in health innovation and procurement
Coordinated by EIT Health | Funded by the European Union