innovation

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01/01/2016 – today applies on 11/11/2026 Article 2, Directive 2014/24/EU Scope: Whole act

For the purposes of this Directive, the following definitions apply:

‘innovation’ means the implementation of a new or significantly improved product, service or process, including but not limited to production, building or construction processes, a new marketing method, or a new organisational method in business practices, workplace organisation or external relations inter alia with the purpose of helping to solve societal challenges or to support the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth;

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