The initial conclusions of iProcureNet project refer to the potential for JCBPP of innovation in the following areas:

Simulation systems

Robotics

Detection of false identity documents

The detection of substances

Drones

The fight against cybercrime

Ballistic vests, and

Vehicle armouring.

iProcureNet developed a market analysis of the most promising segments.

Prior market analysis or market research

• Is a search for products and suppliers that fall within the scope of each specific segments
• Analyses the state of art of a given sector
• Can be formal: preliminary market consultation
• Can be informal: asking within networks, “googling” solutions, ask colleagues, collecting information on conferences or fairs

Steps to conduct market analysis

• Identification of possible suppliers of security solutions
• Engage with the market

• • Learn about innovation in segments from market players
  • Collecting, through an online survey, the information about suppliers that could deliver the products and solutions in each specific segment
    • Information will include suppliers size, market power, previous experience within the EU market
  • Analyses should provide, at least, 3 suppliers, including suppliers from other Member States

Solution comparison where possible

• The online survey contained specific questions aimed at getting detailed information about products and possible solutions
• The available solutions are classified based on the following:
  • Cost-benefit analysis,
  • Identification of different technical properties and performance, and
  • The total cost of ownership over the whole life cycle of solutions.

Assessment of each market in given segment.