Save the date for the next COST Info Day in Albania and online!
Save the date! On 18th January 2024, a COST Infoday will take place in Albania and online. read more
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The RM ROADMAP Survey is out! Shape the future of research management
A comprehensive Europe-wide survey is being launched by RM ROADMAP (Horizon Europe Project) to get a picture of the current situation of Research Managers (RMs) across Europe. The survey was designed... read more
New Growth Plan for the Western Balkans adopted to accelerate economic convergence with the EU
Commission presented on 8 November a new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans including €6 billion in grants and loans to accelerate economic convergence with the EU. read more
Five free courses in December 2023 organised by Europa Media
Europa Media offers training courses and webinars all over the year. Five free webinars have been published for December 2023, please find the list of future events below. 4 December 2023: 2.1 Key ... read more
A few days left to apply to WBF Move Grants!
Are you a student, lecturer, professor, researcher, artist, athlete, or anyone with a passion for making a difference? The WBF Move Grants are within your reach, and here are the only two requirements... read more
Watch the recordings of the Erasmus+ World Wide Webinar 2023
This seminar was about Erasmus+ opportunities for exchange and cooperation open to organisations and individuals across the globe. Erasmus+ is the European Union’s programme supporting projects and... read more
Winners of the Danubius Awards 2023
The ceremony took place in Timisoara (Romania). Watch it on the IDM YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3M2jxxv read more
JRC invites ICT stakeholders in the Western Balkans to share their thoughts and expertise via survey (deadline 3 November 2023)
Unlock the Power of ICT Regional Collaboration! Are you a part of the dynamic world of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Western Balkans? If you work in academia... read more
European Fellowships after PhD: MSCA and ERC opportunities
Do you have any questions when you think about these prestigious grants? How to apply? Who can apply? How can you get funding for your proposal? What do these funded proposals look like, and how to submit... read more
POLICY ANSWERS publishes Call for Applications for Drafting of ERA Reports for the Western Balkans
POLICY ANSWERS has published the Terms of Reference for Drafting of ERA Reports for the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, North Macedonia). read more
EU for Culture: Cultural initiatives presented during the EU Opportunity Week 2023 in Serbia
The 2023 edition of the EU Opportunity Week was organised between 21-26 June 2023 in Serbia. The third day of the event was focusing on media, culture, and civil society. After the opening, a panel discussion... read more
Dan Shechtman, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry became Honorary Professor of the St. Kliment Ohridski University-Bitola, North Macedonia
Dr. Shechtman was awarded with a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2011 for the breakthrough and start of a new era in the field of crystallography. Currently, as a Professor at Technion Institute in Israel... read more
Horizon Europe info days taking place in autumn 2023
Horizon Europe info days and implementation days will be organised in autumn 2023 by the European Commission, some of them followed also by a brokerage event. read more
EBRD Youth in Business programme has been launched in Albania
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is launching its Youth in Business Programme in Albania. It will support the financial inclusion of young entrepreneurs by helping them overcome... read more
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions’ Staff Exchanges equip researchers and organisations worldwide with future-proof skills and cutting-edge innovation capacity
A 2023 study, conducted by the European Research Executive Agency, evaluates the significant impact of the MSCA RISE action on academia-industry cooperation with regard to knowledge valorisation, research... read more
POLICY ANSWERS Capacity Building Support for SMEs in Albania: Mentoring for grant proposal development available
POLICY ANSWERS has been offering support for innovative SMEs and start-ups in Albania to seek out and apply for EU funding for RDI actions that involve an international partner. This activity is being... read more
RIINVEST Institute informs about proposals developed for European R&I Advancement
In a bid to revolutionize research and innovation (R&I) in Europe, professors Dr. Majlinda Daci Ajvazi and Dr. Liridon Berisha from the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematical and Natural... read more
Riinvest Showcased New Project: Strengthening Research Capacities in HEIs
A groundbreaking project, "Contemporary Strategies for Advancing Research and Innovation Infrastructure in HEIs (HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ACCESS-02)," takes the spotlight in our latest showcase. read more
8th EUSAIR Forum: EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region
The 8th EUSAIR Forum, held on May 24th and 25th, showcased the importance of cooperation and innovation in driving European integration. The event brought together in Sarajevo stakeholders from the Adriatic... read more
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[Call Announcement] EIT InfraBooster: unlocking the hidden value of European research infrastructures
Are you hosting and managing research infrastructure that has commercial potential but remains underutilized or unused? Are you wondering how to capitalize on these assets by leveraging them for... read more
Last chance to register: Blue Economy / Mission Oceans stakeholders in Albania / POLICY ANSWERS Innovation Management Workshop
POLICY ANSWERS announces the second of 2 workshops on Innovation Management in the Blue Economy to be held in Tirana on May 24th (9.00-16.30) with a focus on Managing risk in innovation and developing... read more
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[Call Announcement] EIT InfraBooster: unlocking the hidden value of European research infrastructures
Apply to join InfraBooster - tuition-free modular training program for representatives of scientific organisations from Western Balkans and neighbouring countries that own research infrastructures. It... read more
Call for S3 stakeholders to get engaged: Join Working Groups / Community of Practice Pool of Experts
There are currently two calls for Expression of Interest open - to join the S3 CoP working groups and the S3 CoP pool of experts. The application form will be open continuously via an online application... read more
Blue Economy / Mission Oceans stakeholders in Albania: register now for the POLICY ANSWERS Innovation Management workshop
First come, first served for the places (they are free, but limited): POLICY ANSWERS announces the first of 2 workshops on Innovation Management in the Blue Economy to be held in Tirana on April 20 (9... read more
Moving towards an Innovation Community on Sustainable Blue Economy in the Adriatic-Ionian region
The Blue Growth Innovation policies in the Adriatic-Ionian regions are currently characterized by fragmentation, with some regions ahead of others in developing knowledge-based approaches to enhance blue... read more
Planning for Citizen Participation in Mission Ocean & Waters - online event series
Learn how to design a project or programme of activities to align with the citizen engagement targets of the EU's Mission Ocean and Waters PREP4BLUE is running a spring/summer webinar series titled... read more
IPA ADRION 1st Call for Proposals at the start
The Interreg VI B IPA ADRION Programme has just launched its 1st Call for Proposals until June 30th, 2023. The Call represents the first important milestone of the programming period 2021-27, now... read more
Enterprise Europe Network: 15 years of support to small businesses to go across-EU and international
In 2023, the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) celebrates its 15th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, Network partners across the world will be celebrating alongside some of the ... read more
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[Call Announcement] The EIT Jumpstarter is back for 2023
As presented at the recent Steering Platforms meeting in Skopje, the EIT Jumpstarter, which is one of Europe’s best programmes for early-stage innovators is back in 2023 with two new categories: Rebuild... read more
EU-North Macedonia: Commission proposes up to €100 million in assistance for North Macedonia
The Commission is today proposingEN••• to provide up to €100 million in Macro-financial Assistance (MFA) to North Macedonia. With this proposal, the Commission is standing by North... read more
'Skills Leader' badge announced as part of the Year of Skills 2023
The European Commission is pleased to announce 2023 as the Year of Skills! 2023 will focus on lifelong learning, green and digital transitions, innovation and competitiveness... read more
TRUSTCHAIN APPLICATION IS OPEN! - Up to €117k for developers, innovators, researchers, SMEs and entrepreneurs
TrustChain, a project funded by the European Commission, is looking for developers, innovators, researchers, SMEs and entrepreneurs working on different NGI relevant topics and applications domains at... read more
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[Call Announcement] RCC: Nominations for Western Balkans women entrepreneurs of the year 2022 open
RCC launched the Western Balkans Women Entrepreneurs of the Year recognition last year under its Women Economic Empowerment Agenda Sarajevo – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is happy to announce... read more
Info sessions about the Call for Project Proposals for support to innovative technological projects
700,000 EUR for technological innovation partnerships The hybrid event that gathered more than 230 online participants from the region and 9 media outlets on February 7, included the opening... read more
Call for Participation: Consultation on 2023 Call Priorities - Driving Urban Transitions (DUT European Partnership)
Have a say on the DUT call 2023 priorities The Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) European Partnership invites all relevant stakeholders to join in the open stakeholder consultation for the DUT Calls ... read more
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[Call Announcement] Call for EU Green Week 2023 Partner Events
The EU Green Week 2023 Partner Events are about the European Year Of Skills towards a net-zero industry with the EU Industrial Strategy Are you planning an event between 3-11 June, related to the topics... read more
Meet the 7 Awarded Superschools of Montenegro
"PODGORICA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office’s (RYCO) Local Branch Office in Montenegro organized event entitled “Meet the Superschools of Montenegro” in the framework of the Superschools Exchange... read more
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[Call Announcement] Technical assistance (TA) through POLICY ANSWERS for Albanian SMEs applicants to EU funding programmes
If you are an Albanian SME aiming to apply to EU funding programmes such as Eureka, COST, Horizon, EIC, EIT, SMART4ALL etc. involving at least one EU partner - this opportunity is for you! There is... read more
POLICY BRIEF available in various translations: Co-creating Responsible Research and Innovation activities: Experiences from the Western Balkan
The project WBC-RRI.NET already entailed a series of mapping exercises and co-creation procedures at regional level, taken place during the first half of the project. The participatory and systematic ... read more
Commission launches new calls worth over €600 million to support research and innovation under EU Missions
Following the adoption of the Horizon Europe 2023-2024 work programme, the European Commission has launched new calls for 2023 worth over €600 million to support research and innovation under the five... read more
Launching the EIT Campus: Advancing innovation with education
The European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) is launching the EIT Campus – bringing together all EIT entrepreneurship education and skill development activities offered by the Institute... read more
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[Call Announcement] Invitation – Technical Assistance program for SMEs from the Western Balkans
WB6 CIF invites small and medium companies (SMEs) from Western Balkans Six (WB6) region to participate in Technical Assistance program for entering the European and global markets Western Balkans... read more
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[Call Announcement] WB6 CIF Open call for regional competition for Western Balkans companies
WB6 CIF invites the companies from Western Balkans Six (WB6) region to participate in Open call for regional competition Western Balkans 6 Chamber Investment Forum (WB6 CIF) is a joint initiative... read more
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[Document Announcement] WBAA Tracer Study
After more than three years and huge efforts, dedication and collaboration by WBAA volunteers from the Research Team, the Institute for Advanced Studies in Vienna, Austria, the Service Provider for WBAA... read more
OECD and EU launch project to reinforce competitiveness and sustainability in the Western Balkans and Türkiye
30/11/2022 – The OECD South East Europe Regional Programme and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement are launching a four-year project in the Western Balkans (... read more
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[Call Announcement] Call for candidates to develop youth-led research in the Western Balkans
What are the linkages between youth development, gender equality, and social cohesion challenges? Lattanzio KIBS launches a call for candidates to develop youth-led research in Albania, Bosnia and ... read more
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[Call Announcement] Call for expression of interest: join European Union campaign to boost knowledge valorisation
The European Commission’s Directorate for Research & Innovation is organising an awareness raising campaign on knowledge valorisation, with the aim to introduce this policy and demonstrate how to ... read more
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[Call Announcement] Western Balkans Fellowship Programme at the Austrian Parliament
The Austrian parliament is looking for the 6 best applicants from the WB6 National Parliaments, who want to shape the regional and European collaboration by using their knowledge and enthusiasm in applying... read more
CALLS OPEN: SMART Balkans Project Opens 4 Public Calls
The SMART Balkans Project announced four public Calls for Applications SMART Balkans Project, funded by the Norway Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is implemented by consortium of organizations: Centar... read more
Canton Sarajevo increases grant to support research
The Government of Canton Sarajevo in coordination with the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Youth has allocated funds in the amount of 2.556.460 EUR (equivalent of 5,000,000 BAM... read more
