Fuelling Innovation Through Procurements

Innovation not only happens through dedicated knowledge transfer agreements, but also through technology-intensive procurements.

In 2024, CERN’s Procurement and Industrial Services group surveyed providers of supplies or services to CERN with an order value of above 50,000CHF in 2022 and 2023. In total, 1569 suppliers were consulted. The survey was open for a duration of one month, in November 2024. 502 suppliers completed the questionnaire, representing a response rate of 32%.