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Mission-oriented Innovation Policy: Implementation and Evaluation in Europe

Reference number
Coordinator University College London
Funding from Vinnova SEK 932 253
Project duration April 2020 - July 2023
Status Completed

Important results from the project

This report by the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose brings together three major strands of research: the role of public procurement in mission-oriented innovation; the complex interplay between New Public Management reforms and innovation policy; and the development of dynamic capabilities within public sector institutions. These studies show how governments can more effectively organise, govern, and operationalise innovation to address grand societal challenges.

Expected long term effects

This report by the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose brings together three major strands of research: the role of public procurement in mission-oriented innovation; the complex interplay between New Public Management reforms and innovation policy; and the development of dynamic capabilities within public sector institutions. These studies show how governments can more effectively organise, govern, and operationalise innovation to address grand societal challenges.

Approach and implementation

Academic research project about the role of public procurement in mission-oriented innovation; the complex interplay between New Public Management reforms and innovation policy; and the development of dynamic capabilities within public sector institutions.

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Last updated 13 October 2025

Reference number 2020-00494