... Innovation Union flagship initiative and the Horizon 2020 programme." Source: EUROPA - Press Releases European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science, Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, met last week with Ministers of Science and Research from six Western Balkans countries (Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia ...
CONFEDERATION OF AUTONOMOUS TRADE UNIONS OF SERBIA Confederation of Autonomous Trade Unions of Serbia is a trade union organization with the longest tradition in Serbia. It was born on March 9 1903 by a decision of various professional and local organizations (created in the second half of the 19th century), to associate and establish, for the first time in Serbian history, one trade union confederation - the Workers’ Confederation of Serbia. Federations of workers in the ...
... letters (in German and English) for the DANUB.IT event. About Vojvodina ICT Cluster: www.vojvodinaictcluster.org Novi Sad brochure: http://www.turizamns.rs/assets/fajlovi/ns-in-your-pocket.pdf Contact: http://www.b2match.eu/danubit/pages/contact Date: From: 20 October 2011 To: 21 October 2011 In recent years, Serbia has emerged as a sought after alternative location for development of sophisticated software. DANUB.IT builds on this trend, offering excellent opportunities for networking and partner search. The Vojvodina ICT Cluster, in cooperation with Europe Enterprise Network, National Agency for Regional Development, German Organization for International Cooperation, Outsourcing Center Serbia ...
IFVCNS is looking for potential partners for the next potential topics within the FP7: Enlargement network - Economic and policy analysis of the agriculture in the Western Balkan countries. Novel biodiversity sources in crops for improved quality and productivity. IFVCNS is also interested for the cooperation concerning some other topics which are within their field of work and research. For further information please refer to the documents attached below. Source: Email from ...
This document has been produced within the framework of the European Union's Tempus programme, which is funded by the EuropeAid Development and Co-operation Directorate-General and the Directorate-General for Enlargement. It has been prepared by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) on the basis of contributions from the Tempus Offices and the authorities concerned. The attached descriptions of higher education systems in the Tempus Partner Countries provide a ...
This new Guide provides potential recipients of EU funding for research and innovation with the practical information they need to access this funding. It also provides decision-makers with a full picture of all the funding opportunities available until 2013. The complexity of the present landscape has led the authors to propose to bring together the full range of research and innovation financing instruments within a common strategic framework under the future multi-annual financial framework. ...
... carry out extensive rail and wagon tests. Dissemination of knowledge and experiences through workshops is also part of the project’s remit, as well as the dissemination of results and other communications efforts. By the end of the project, rail research in the Balkan area and eventual harmonisation of Serbia’s network will facilitate transport in the whole region and solidify the new rail standard that is taking place across the continent. Source: Article published in research*eu results magazine (September 2011) Serbia is at the crossroads of the Balkans and links many countries together by rail. It also ...
The Western Balkans can benefit greatly from this technology as agriculture is the main backbone of the economy. This particularly applies to the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina in Serbia where agriculture represents 40 % of GDP. To support the region's agricultural advancement, the EU-funded Agrosense project is teaming up with the Centre for Measurement Technologies in Precision Agriculture (Metep@) at the University of Novi Sad. The focus is on developing and applying these new technologies so that the ...
... laboratories, research centres, museum collections, ...), use the most recent technologies and instruments with the guidance of scientists, participate in experiments, competitions and quizzes, watch demonstrations and simulations, exchange ideas and party with the researchers. This year, 13 different events are organised in WB countries: Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia. CROATIA LEEDS 2011 Rab, Slavonski Brod, Varazdin, Zagreb http://www.progeo-croatia.hr/en/international.php FYROM REVIS 2011 Bitola, Skopje http://www.uklo.edu.mk/revis2010 MONTENEGRO MONTENIGHT2011 Kotor, Nikšic, Podgorica http ...
Prof. Viktor Nedovic from the Ministry of Education and Science will introduce the participation of Serbia in FP7 while Dr. Stefan Weiers from the European Commission will present the open call “Regions of Knowledge" to the participants followed by a panel discussion. Please register no later than September 12, 2011 per email: zeljka.dukic@nauka.gov.rs More information is available in Serbian ...
In the frame of WP2, T2.4 background reports have been prepared on the national research systems in the field of social sciences and humanities, on social innovation and on priorities of SSH research.
The reports have been prepared by national experts / expert teams and edited at ZSI in order to be available at the conference "Challenge Social Innovation" in Vienna.
WBC-INCO.NET (2011): National Background Reports on Social Sciences and Humanities.
The Agency for Regional Development of the Republic of Croatia and The Delegation of the European Union to Serbia are seeking grant proposals under the grant-scheme, dealing with the following priority measures: (1) Economic Development (2) Environmental Protection (3) People-to-People with financial assistance from the 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 budgets of the IPA Cross Border Programme Croatia – Serbia 2007-2013. The overall indicative amount of € 5 ...
... Food and drink sector Water Greening businesses Although priority will be given to SMEs and private beneficiaries, the calls for proposals are open to all legal persons located in one of the following countries: 27 EU member states Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein Albania, Croatia, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Israel, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey Other non-EU countries provided they have the appropriate agreement in force. The maximum duration of an action is 36 months. Applicants should consult the website of the programme at: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/eco-innovation/ You can reach the details for the national contacts through this page.   ...
... please follow www.transnew.eu. You can register on the webpage or send the registration form to: petra.gamberger@sloveniacontrol.si. Date: 30 September 2011 TransNEW Consortium and Slovenia Control Ltd. as a host is organising the Transport Research Opportunities Workshop for West Balkan Countries (Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia and Kosovo), which will take place on September 30, 2011 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The participation is free of charge, but registration is mandatory. Due date for registration is September 20, 2011 ...
... city". Alongside the Brussels seminars and workshops organised for the OPEN DAYS 2011 European Week of Regions and cities, more than 250 local events "Europe in my region/city" are planned to take place all over the European Union and beyond (including Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Iceland, Montenegro, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland and Turkey). Most events are scheduled in Italy, France, Spain and Poland. The vast majority of local events (215) will be organised by partner regions and cities, while the rest (39) are held by European associations, European networks, universities and specialised agencies. Most events take the format of seminars ...
The fourth FP7 Monitoring Report covers the implementation of the Framework Programme in the years 2007-2010. It is based on the FP7 monitoring system, which was designed as an internal management tool using a core set of performance indicators. In section 2 this document provides a detailed analysis of FP7 participation patterns in 2010. FP7 implementation management and quality issues are the focus of section 3 and include the current situation with regard to the simplification process and ...
... along a possible Western Balkans 2020 Agenda on smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, and fight against organized crime, corruption and illegal migration. Under the topics of Smart Growth and Sustainable Growth the participants will discuss current issues, for example: Smart Growth Advantages and disadvantages of doing business in Serbia - Success stories and challenges Evolution of the FDI Key infrastructure projects Export Investing in the knowledge economy Sustainable Growth Environmental businesses Environmental infrastructure projects in Serbia Green economy and sustainable consumption and production Draft agenda and Registration Form are attached below. Deadline for application is September 1, 2011. For ...
"Die inzwischen vierte Schwerpunktausgabe des ITB infoservice erscheint im Kontext der am 24. Juni 2011 unter ungarischer Ratspräsidentschaft vom Rat der Europäischen Union verabschiedeten Donauraum-Makrostrategie und fokussiert auf Forschung und Innovation als Bausteine der Integration im Donau-raum. Die 2009 initiierte und nach der Ostseestrategie nunmehr zweite in Umsetzung gebrachte EU-Makrostrategie bietet für die kommenden Jahre eine Handlungs-grundlage für die weitere Integration ...
ICIP invites applications from short term experts able to provide training to Business Innovation Support Organisations (BISOs) on one or more of the following topics: Raising awareness & information sharing related to innovation in SMEs including developing and implementing effective communication strategies. Supporting technological and scientific cooperation including technology transfer and knowledge exchange activities. Supporting (new) product and service development or introduction ...
... the long running R&D and Competitiveness funds and their various sub-programmes. Anticipated duration: one day The Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) This training will look specifically at the Innovation Framework Programme (CIP). The sessions will focus on the need to develop strong project concepts, the challenges for Serbia in utilising these funds and the possible ways that government can support and intervene to increase success rates for the country in drawing down these funds. Anticipated duration: two days Intellectual Property Rights, Technology Transfer and Commercialization Structures This training will focus on how Innovation happens in Public Research Organisations ...