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In an effort to bolster Kosovo's research and innovation landscape, Riinvest Institute is proud to announce the successful completion of a transformative capacity-building activity that has not only equipped... read more
The matchmaking map has been published, highlighting European regions that have expressed their interest to become a Regional Innovation Valley by applying to the call for expression of interest launched... read more
Economy-specific factsheets of the Western Balkans, apart from Kosovo*, are available for the year 2022. read more
Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country situated in the heart of the Balkan Peninsula, is a hidden gem for travellers who thrive on soaking up cultural experiences. While its picturesque landscapes and untouched... read more
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
In July 2023, the European Commission has launched preparations for a new Horizon Europe Mission on the New European Bauhaus. With a focus on research and innovation solutions, the proposed mission... read more
The New European Bauhaus is an interdisciplinary initiative launched in 2020 that expresses the EU's ambition of creating beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive places, products and ways of living. It ... read more
The Mediterranean is one of the most important destinations in the world, where the tourism activities constitute a major source of income, but at the same time they produce a significant social and... read more
13 co-financed projects have been announced for companies in the sector of agriculture, tourism and food technology. This call was designed and financed by the Fund for Innovations and Technological Development... read more
The results of the 1st assessment phase for the 2nd call for thematic projects have been published in June 2023. The selected project proposals will now enter the 2nd phase of assessment (June-November... read more
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
The Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) analyses the main phases of the design of a Smart Specialisation Strategy while considering the specificity of each territory. The MOOC includes 7 modules aimed at... read more
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
Foodity will run a 2M€ pilot development programme to fund 12 innovative data-driven solutions for food and nutrition respectful of users’ personal data sovereignty. Participants will be selected through... read more
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
During their first two years, the EU Missions in Horizon Europe have supported the Commission's work on the European Green Deal, making Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Europe's Beating Cancer... read more
From June 14th to 16th, 2023, the University of Niš and the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture of Niš hosted a theme-based training as part of the SmartWB project. The training focused on capacity... read more
The Workshop on climate-friendly and innovative solutions, part of the Erasmus+ project SmartWB (Curricula Innovation in Climate-Smart Urban Development based on Green and Energy Efficiency with the Non... read more
The Danube Region Programme will be launching its second call for proposals on 2 October 2023. This one-step call for proposals will require applicants to prepare and submit the full application ... read more
During their first two years, the EU Missions in Horizon Europe have supported the Commission's work on the European Green Deal, making Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Europe's Beating Cancer... 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.
