Open Call for Master Class Participants – Healthcare Procurement of Innovation

The Innovation Procurement Task Force (IPTF) is pleased to highlight an exciting initiative from InnoHSupport: the InnoHSupport Master Class.

This programme is designed to equip healthcare procurement professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to lead innovation, sustainability, and value-based transformation within their organisations. Participants will gain the confidence, competence, and strategic foresight required to shape the future of healthcare.

Benefits for Selected Learners

  • Join the Master Class modules (two onsite + four online sessions between September 2025 and February 2026).
  • Learn from leading European experts in healthcare procurement, innovation, and sustainability.
  • Develop and present a real-life case study guided by academic coaches.
  • Gain strategic, regulatory, collaborative, and ambidextrous skills for public procurement of innovation.
  • Earn a certificate from the University of Twente (NL) upon completion.
  • Free of charge: All sessions, course materials, lunch, and coffee during onsite sessions are included in the European Union-funded project.
  • Networking opportunity with public sector peers and European healthcare innovators.
Who can apply?
  • Professionals working in healthcare procurement, innovation, policy, or clinical leadership.
  • Individuals who want to understand and implement innovative procurement strategies.
  • Applicants who are ready to work on a real procurement challenge from their organisation.
Selection Criteria
  • Professional background in healthcare, procurement, or innovation.
  • Motivation to become a driver of procurement innovation.
  • Commitment to attend all sessions (Sept 2025 – Feb 2026).
 How to apply
  1. Visit: https://innohsupport.eu/open-calls/master-class-healthcare-procurement-of-innovation/ 
  2. Complete the application form for the Master Class track.
  3. Submit your motivation and describe your intended case study.
Overview of session timing, mode and topics
  • September 23, 2025 – Online | 09:00–13:00 – MC1a – Procurement of Innovation Processes (Part 1)
  •  October 31, 2025 – Onsite (Twente, Netherlands)| 09:00–17:30 – MC1b – Procurement of Innovation Processes (Part 2) & MC2a – Effective Working with Innovative Suppliers (Part 1
  • November 21, 2025 – Online | 09:00–13:00 – MC2b – Effective Working with Innovative Suppliers (Part 2)
  • December 12, 2025 – Online | 09:00–13:00 – MC3a – Multi-disciplinary Teams and Cultural Change (Part 1)
  • January 16, 2026 – Online | 09:00–13:00 – MC3b – Multi-disciplinary Teams and Cultural Change (Part 2)
  • February 24, 2026 – Onsite (Twente, Netherlands) 09:00–17:30 –  MC4 – Innovation Procurement Policy & Strategy