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The Serbian Innovation Organization Network was recently established and has opened its central office in the "Business Technology Incubator of Technical Faculties Belgrade". The first network... read more
'PARTNERS for Investment Promotion', a project supported by the European Commission, brings together 18 chambers of commerce and industry from the Western Balkans and 15 Chambers from the EU. They... read more
The ERC Scientific Council has announced the results of the first ERC Advanced Grants competition, which has just been successfully concluded. The prestigious ERC Advanced Grant, of up to € 3.5 million... read more
As from 1 January 2009 also Bosnia & Herzegovina research entities will be able to participate in FP7 as associated participant. The Memorandum of Understanding associating B&H to FP7 will be... read more
The WBC-INCO.NET workshop on ERA indicators was successfully held on October 2-3, 2008 in Belgrade organised by the Mihailo Pupin Institute's Science Policy Unit. read more
After its inception phase, the Swiss RRPP has signed Memoranda of Understanding in its first partner counties: Bosnia and Herzegovina and FYR of Macedonia. read more
The ResPotNet website, www.respotnet.eu launched earlier this year by the NCP network, has been developed to facilitate the work of the NCPs, improve communication within the Network and help potential... read more
The Second Session of the Serbian-Croatian Joint Commission for Scientific and Technological Cooperation was held on October 27-28, 2008 in Zagreb. The joint commission agreed that the next tender for... read more
The First Ministerial Thematic Conference on "Combating Climate Change in SEE" within the Framework Programme "Roadmap for Environmental Cooperation in SEE", Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina read more
Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and Technological Development Bozidar Djelic had a meeting with European Commissar for Science and Research Janez Potočnik on October 22, 2008. read more
The dutch NGO SPARK has undertaken some effective initiatives to help launch promising SMEs in the Western Balkans. By establishing local Business Start-Up Centers (BSCs) in Bosnia & Herzegovina, ... read more
In the framework of Memorandum on the initiation of program of scientific-technological cooperation between the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Serbia, the Second Session of the Croatian-Serbian... read more
The Vienna-based Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe is going to host the "1st. Young Scientists Forum on Central and South East Europe" dealing with System Changes of South East... read more
The ERA WestBalkan+ project informs about the updated Westbalkan Research Directory. The West Balkan Research Directory is an interactive, online partnering tool for academic institutions, research centres... read more
The family of European countries is becoming richer in terms of the number of its members, but most importantly in terms of experience, knowledge, diversity and ideas. read more
On 5 November 2008, the Commission adopted its annual strategy document explaining its policy on EU enlargement. The document includes also a summary of the progress made over the last twelve months by... read more
EUREKA's Eurostars Programme is the first European funding and support programme specifically dedicated to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The projects under this programme can address any ... read more
Ten leading research institutes in the European Union (EU) have initiated the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA). The Alliance is going to expand and optimise EU energy research capabilities through... read more
In July 9, 2007 see-science.eu went through the EUA's Members Directory and identified the WBC members of the European University Association (EUA). This list was updated in November 2008 on the occassion... read more
The European Commission has launched a new web portal called Study in Europe to promote universities across the EU to students from other parts of the world. The portal, at www.study-in-europe.org, is... read more
The European Commission/DG Research has issued a report on the FP7 subscription and performance during the programme's first year of implementation. The report presents aggregated data on the subscription... read more
The final Conference of the EU-funded project “Support to Water Quality Management in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Phase II” took place today in Banja Luka on August 27, 2008. The specific objective... read more
With aim to support agricultural business development in the Central Bosnia region, the “Agro-incubator Žepče” was opened in Žepče on Friday, August 29, 2008. Beneficiaries of the incubator... read more
Peter Mayr, the well-known face of SEE-ERA.NET is currently preparing his move to Brussels to work for the European Commission and therefore, the Centre for Social Innovation, coordinating institution... read more
In the recent months several new ministers have been appointed in the region, they are briefly introduced in this news (in alphabetical order). read more
On October 21, 2008, the European Parliament voted in favour of establishing the second phase of the Erasmus Mundus (2009-2013) programme. Erasmus Mundus is a European action programme for the enhancement... read more
The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat hosted a meeting of the Electronic South East Europe (eSEE) Initiative Working Group and the Broadband South East Europe Taskforce (bSEE), at its premises... read more
As we already informed, WBC-INCO.NET and SCORE projects jointly organise a networking session at the conference ICT 2008. You are invited to meet us (and many other interested researchers) on November... read more
The Southeast European University in Tetovo, the University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, and the University of St. Kliment Ohridski in Bitola are taking part in the Basileus project (Balkans ... read more
"Decision makers of tomorrow" are the target group of the programme by the European Fund for the Balkans. Applications will be accepted from October 10 to November 10, the programme shall run... read more
The European Commission's Directorate-General for Research has published two calls for proposals in the Thematic Area of 'Research potential of convergence regions' under the Seventh Framework Programme... read more
The latest version of the highly recommended book on the Framework Programme (with a focus on the ICT programme) by Mr. Myer Morron, EFPConsulting has been updated in August (version 1.13). read more
For the first time, the Community is supporting the co-funding of regional, national or international fellowships programmes aimed at increasing transnational mobility for training and career development... read more
As the PEOPLE programme offers specific interesting opportunities for the Western Balkan countries, preparations for the upcoming calls should start as soon as possible. read more
The 4th Regional Electronic Security Forum - Telecommunications Networks and Systems Security takes place at the 4th Regional Electronic Security Forum - Telecommunications Networks and Systems Security... read more
The European Cluster Alliance is an open platform that was established to maintain a permanent policy dialogue at EU level among national and regional public authorities responsible for developing cluster... read more
The European Commission reports on the results of the FP7 calls in aeronautics and transport. read more
Enlargement features prominently in the planning of the "trio" programme - the 18-month vision set out by France, the Czech Republic and Sweden, which hold successive six-month terms as President... read more
Speaking on "The EU and the Western Balkans: the Critical Year of 2009" on September 18, 2008, European Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said The Irish 'no' to the Lisbon Treaty should not... read more
The European Parliament agreed on October 21 to a second funding period for the EU's Erasmus Mundus Programme, which aims to promote the EU as a centre of academic excellence. In backing the estimated... read more
The King Baudouin Foundation helps in the Balkans to develop the civil society. It has an operational presence there and works together with local partners. It also cooperates with other foundations ... read more
On the occasion of a visit of Prime Minister Sali Berisha in Vlora a new building was inaugurated at the Ismail Qemali University. read more
A partnering day for environmental sciences takes place in Ljubljana, Slovenia on October 22, 2008. read more
A new phase of Europe INNOVA and PRO INNO Europe® will be launched in October 2008. To facilitate partner search, an online Partner Search Tool is now available on the Europe INNOVA and PRO INNO Europe... read more
On October 15, 2008, the EURO Info Center opened in Skopje. It provides information on the European Union and integration - also for researchers and students. read more
On 29 September 2008, the Commission approved a proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers on a new programme for the period 2010–15 “Interoperability ... read more
Central to the realisation of the goals of the Lisbon Agenda is the need to promote the knowledge economy, in particular through research, technological development and innovation (RTDI). read more
Registration to the ICT 2008 Event now opened. If you register before October 31 then you can avail of the early bird fee. We encourage strong participation from the Western Balkan countries and will ... read more
The regional workshop which will be held in Opatja (Croatia) on December 4-7, 2008 has sent the second call for participation to WBC-INCO.NET. Interested researchers should get in contact with the organisers... read more
A new electonic distribution system for eBooks from/about Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe is now available online on http://www.dibido.eu. DiBiDo is a follow-up and extension of the Central ... read more
Western Balkans Info Hub - powered by "Policy Answers" - is funded by the European Commission through the Horizon Europe project "R&I policy making, implementation and support in the Western Balkans", grant agreement: 10105887. The portal builds upon previous initiatives, such as for instance WBC-RTI.INFO and WBC-INCO.NET, which were funded under different Framework Programmes (FP) for Research and Technological Development (RTD) of the European Commission and other contracts.
