Public Procurement as an Innovation Policy: Design, Competences and Outcomes

Position: Post-doctoral research contract Institute: Uni. Tor Vergata of Rome
Posted on: 06/05/2026 Elapsing! Deadline: 16/05/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

13/ECON-01 - Economics

Description

Innovation is a key driver of economic growth,competitiveness, and sustainability, yet it is often undersocietalbenefits. Governments, as major purchasers of goods and services, can foster innovation throughpublic procurement policies. However, the effectiveness of public procurement of innovation (PPI) and waysto improve it remain insufficiently understood. This research systematically assesses PPI's impact,examining its influence on firm-level innovation and identifying improvements in procurement strategies

Job posting website

https://pica.cineca.it/uniroma2/

Number of positions

2

Funding body

Unversità degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata - Dipartimento di Economia e Finanza