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Last week partners of two new projects within the Danube Transnational Programme: “Excellence-in-ReSTI” and “ResInfra@DR” met in Vienna to launch their activities. The kick off events were the first opportunity... read more
SKOPJE - Promotion of the EU funded project "Fostering Social Entrepreneurship" will take place at the EU Info Centre in Skopje on Friday. read more
![[Event Announcement & Call for Papers] International...](15879/thumbnail/received_532769733560692.jpeg/maxwidth/100 "[Event Announcement & Call for Papers] International...")
On 17 November 2017, in Skopje, FYR of Macedonia, will take place the International Conference "Challenges of Contemporary Society II". The aim of this conference is to provide a forum for an interdisciplinary... read more
The Republic of Slovenia is organising a conference on ‘’Scaling up social economy enterprises in South East Europe’’, which will take place on 24-25 April in Ljubljana, Slovenia. read more
The 2nd call for proposals of the Danube Transnational Programme is planned to be officially launched in Spring 2017. Under specific objective 1.1. the following topics (that are also of interest for ... read more
![[Call Announcement] [MSCA-COFUND-2017] The Marie Sklodowska...](15877/thumbnail/10_European_Commission_svg.png/maxwidth/100 "[Call Announcement] [MSCA-COFUND-2017] The Marie Sklodowska...")
The COFUND Scheme takes the form of Doctoral programmes or Fellowship programmes. It aims to stimulate regional, national or international programmes to foster excellence in researchers' training, mobility... read more
![[Event Announcement] Balkan & Black Sea Cooperation...](15872/thumbnail/0_bbsf-logo.png/maxwidth/100 "[Event Announcement] Balkan & Black Sea Cooperation..."){kind=logo}
The Balkans & Black Sea Cooperation Forum will take place in Serres, Greece on 25-26 May 2017. read more
Steinbeis-Europa-Zentrum, as Working Group “Innovation and Technology Transfer” Coordinator in Priority Area 8, and Work Package Leader in the DANUBE-INCO.NET project will organize the event together ... read more
Under 'Horizon 2020', the European Union's Research and Innovation Programme, a new funding will support 90 SMEs or start-ups hire a researcher as the brain who will bring their brilliant idea to life... read more
In follow-up to the Paris Western Balkans Summit of 4 July 2016, the six Prime Ministers of Western Balkans, met in Sarajevo on March 16, 2017 to reaffirm the commitments, take stock of progress and set... read more
A team represented by Ernst & Young Advisory Services (BE), Inno TSD (FR), T3I Ltd (UK) and Mito Technology (IT) with Ms. Lisa Cowey as the Key Expert for Technology Transfer will implement the 3-... read more
Kopaonik Business Forum 2017 was held this year on March 7-9 under the topic: “Reform agenda for Serbia: what can we learn from the past and the way forward”. Among other eminent speakers, Mr. Tony Verheijen... read more
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The second edition of the high-level Smart Regions event, due to take place this 1-2 June in Helsinki, will provide the opportunity to national and regional authorities to share experience of how smart... read more
INFORM is an international three-year research project that studies the interactions between formal and informal institutions in the Western Balkan societies, as well as tracks the influence of these ... read more
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The Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS-KNAW) has opened its annual call for fellowship applications. This is an opportunity for those who wish to spend a period of time during the academic... read more
The Specialized Conference Clusters - Tools for Enhancing Competiteness, will take place in Dubrovik on 10-11 April 2017. It is a valuable occasion to meet with cluster practices, experiences and policies... read more
The PODIM Conference is the biggest networking event for startups in the Alps-Adriatic region where you will get a chance to participate in the PODIM Challenge pitching competition and be presented in... read more
![[Event Announcement & Call for Papers] 3rd edition...](15848/thumbnail/0_banner_original.jpg/maxwidth/100 "[Event Announcement & Call for Papers] 3rd edition...")
In partnership with the University of Mons, on 22 and 23 May GreenWin is organising the 3rd international conference dedicated to “Green chemistry” and “White biotechnology: the factory of the future”. read more
![[Event Announcement & Call for Papers] 6th International...](15850/thumbnail/0_header.png/maxwidth/100 "[Event Announcement & Call for Papers] 6th International...")
Epoka University, in Tirana, Albania, organizes the 6th International Conference on European Studies (ICES'17). The conference titled ‘Local, regional and global governance’ will be held on 5-6 November... read more
Representatives from institutions in the Western Balkans are kindly invited to complete a short questionnaire which is part of a study funded by the European Commission. The study’s objectives are to ... read more
The European Commission has received today the new European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity aimed at promoting the responsible conduct of research to help improve its quality and reliability. The... read more
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The conference Challenges of Social Science Research at the Western Balkan Universities was held on 7 March 2017, with the aim to determine the causes of this state of affairs and identify potential approaches... read more
In the framework of development cooperation, the Ministry of Slovenia has signed a two-year contract with the Centre for European Perspective for the implementation of seven projects in the total value... read more
![[Call Announcement] 2017 European Social Innovation...](15814/thumbnail/2_social_innovcomp_webpage.png/maxwidth/100 "[Call Announcement] 2017 European Social Innovation...")
The 2017 European Social Innovation Competition, launched in Athens on 28 February 2017, aims to 'reboot' equality and shape our future society by inspiring Europeans to provide fresh, energetic approaches... read more
![[Call Announcement] Erasmus+ Programme - Call for ...](15818/thumbnail/0_EU_flag-Erasmus__vect_POS.jpg/maxwidth/100 "[Call Announcement] Erasmus+ Programme - Call for ...")
General call for proposals for the Erasmus+ Programme in 2017, containing the indicative budget and deadlines. This call for proposals is based on the Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament... read more
![[Call Announcement] [Horizon 2020 - Societal Challenges...](15812/thumbnail/7_European_Commission_svg.png/maxwidth/100 "[Call Announcement] [Horizon 2020 - Societal Challenges...")
The European Capital of Innovation award aims to provide European recognition to those cities that make the most to promote innovation within their communities and thereby improve the quality of their... read more
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The 2nd Call for modular projects by Interreg MED Programme is open to priority axes 1, 2 and 3. Deadline March 31, 2017. read more
The Regional Workshop "How to best attract talented researchers?" will take place on 25 April 2017 in Ohrid, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. read more
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This Knowledge Transfer Network topic focusses on the assessment, transfer, communication and sharing of research results among the ATM community. read more
![[Call Announcement] Scientific & Technological Cooperation...](15779/thumbnail/0_csm_OeAD_square_314a4fbb63.png/maxwidth/100 "[Call Announcement] Scientific & Technological Cooperation...")
Bilateral Call for Applications of Joint Projects 2018-2019 read more
![[Event Announcement] 1st Southeast European Ichthyological...](15771/thumbnail/0_fd0b9d86-f7ff-4964-83bf-43fb775ee944-original.jpeg/maxwidth/100 "[Event Announcement] 1st Southeast European Ichthyological...")
The Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology and the Faculty of Science, under the auspices of University of Sarajevo, are organizing the 1st Southeast European Ichthyological Conference (SEEIC... read more
The Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology and the Faculty of Science, under the auspices of University of Sarajevo, are organizing the 1st Southeast European Ichthyological Conference (SEEIC... read more
![[Event Announcement] Workshop on the role of Science...](15785/thumbnail/0_cover_science-technology-parks-incubators-innovation-ecosystems_workshop.jpg/maxwidth/100 "[Event Announcement] Workshop on the role of Science...")
The European Commission is organising on 23rd and 24th of May 2017 the event: 'Workshop on the Role of Science/ Technology Parks and Incubators in Innovation Ecosystems -Promoting Technology Transfer ... read more
![[Event Announcement] Course on the Evaluation of Science...](15743/thumbnail/0_Alliance-MBS_logo.png/maxwidth/100 "[Event Announcement] Course on the Evaluation of Science..."){kind=logo}
The Manchester Institute of Innovation Research will be holding its annual professional development course on the Evaluation of Science and Innovation Policies on 22-26 May 2017. read more
The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Raiffeisen Bank, have signed a guarantee agreement to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Albania, via a Guarantee Facility under the Western Balkans... read more
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The EIB, the European Union's bank, in the framework of its GRAD programme, is seeking to recruit for its Operations Directorate (Ops) – Adriatic Sea Department (MA) – Slovenia, Croatia, Western... read more
Public funding of research and innovation (R&I) acts as a catalyst to boost private R&I activities and overall economic growth, according to a report released today by the European Commission. ... read more
The European Commission will further simplify participation in Horizon 2020, the EU's research and innovation programme. New funding rules will reduce administrative costs to participants and help... read more
![[Call Announcement] 2017 European Social Innovation...](15734/thumbnail/0_social_innovcomp_webpage.png/maxwidth/100 "[Call Announcement] 2017 European Social Innovation...")
The 2017 European Social Innovation Competition, launched in Athens on 28 February 2017, aims to 'reboot' equality and shape our future society by inspiring Europeans to provide fresh, energetic approaches... read more
The Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) has a long tradition of supporting science and academic research. In this spirit, the OeNB has introduced the Olga Radzyner Award, which is bestowed on excellent... read more
The International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS) offers 1 internship to qualified individuals wishing to gain work experience in a policy-oriented research institute. Tasks and responsibilities ... read more
![[Event Announcement] C-AR2017 – Conference on Automation...](15731/thumbnail/0_centauro_grau.png/maxwidth/100 "[Event Announcement] C-AR2017 – Conference on Automation...")
We would like to invite you to the C-AR2017 – Conference on Automation and Robotics organized by the Association for Supporting Automation and Robotics “Verein zur Foerderung der Automation und Robotik... read more
The BioMicroWorld Conference welcomes proposals for oral, poster or virtual presentations at the VII International Conference on Environmental, Industrial and Applied Microbiology that will take place... read more
At an award ceremony in Brussels on International Women's Day, Commissioner Carlos Moedas and Vice-President of the European Parliament Mairead McGuinness announced the four winners of the 2017 Horizon... read more
To promote the benefits of international-scale research and advanced computer networks, the Eastern Partnership Connect project (EaPConnect) is collaborating with leading partners to create an exciting... read more
The biggest international Western Balkans RENXPO Water and Energy fair will bring 2.500 experts in the field of water and energy to Belgrade, on 25-27 April 2017 read more
The biggest international Western Balkans RENXPO Water and Energy fair will bring 2.500 experts in the field of water and energy to Belgrade, on 25-27 April 2017 read more
The Bridge Building Summer School on Social Welfare is taking place from July 10 to July 14 2017 at the European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research (Berggasse 17, 1090 Vienna). The summer school... read more
As announced in President Juncker's 2016 State of the Union speech, the European Commission today presented a White Paper on the Future of Europe, which forms the Commission's contribution to the Rome... read more
The workshop, called "The Future of Science through Citizens Engagement - The citizens’ perspective on addressing the societal challenges for the 9th EU framework programme for research and innovation... 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.
