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We’re here to provide you with valuable information on research, technology, innovation, education, culture, youth, and sports in the Western Balkans region.
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EU Enlargement: Cultural Heritage as a Key Resource for Cities & Civil Society
3 – 4 April 2025| Budva, Montenegro
The third European Heritage Hub Forum, ‘EU Enlargement: Cultural Heritage as a Key Resource for Cities & Civil Society’, is […]
Conference
EC Conference: How to go from startup to scaleup? Experiences and future perspectives
10 April 2025| Belgium and online
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research & Innovation and the OECD Science, Technology and Innovation Directorate will co-host the joint […]
Conference
Capacity Development for Evaluation of Scientific and Technology Projects in Kragujevac
16 April 2025| Kragujevac, Serbia
The Mihajlo Pupin Institute invites you to participate in a one-day workshop designed to enhance the capacities of professionals from […]
Conference
Capacity Development for Evaluation of Scientific and Technology Projects in Niš
2 April 2025| Niš, Serbia
The Mihajlo Pupin Institute invites you to participate in a one-day workshop designed to enhance the capacities of professionals from […]
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Macedonia2025 Summit
1 January 1970| North Macedonia
While the exact dates for the 2025 Summit are yet to be announced, Macedonia2025 traditionally hosts this significant economic conference […]
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Business and Entrepreneurship Development Training: The LEADER Project
22 – 30 April 2025| Skopje, North Macedonia
Scheduled for 22-30 April 2025, in Skopje, this ten-day MBA-style training program is organised by Macedonia2025 in collaboration with the […]
Conference
Call for Participation in the 6th International Conference “Society and Politics”
25 – 26 September 2025| Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Banja Luka (FPN UNIBL), in collaboration with the University of Vienna – Research […]
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Strengthening Collaboration with Ukrainian EDIHs (European Digital Innovation Hubs): Peer-Learning & MoUs
1 January 1970
A peer-learning activity is being organised to share best practices, experiences, and challenges with Ukrainian EDIHs. This will be a […]
Conference
Capacity Development for Evaluation of Scientific and Technology Projects in Kragujevac
16 April 2025| Kragujevac, Serbia
The Mihajlo Pupin Institute invites you to participate in a one-day workshop designed to enhance the capacities of professionals from […]
Conference
Business and Entrepreneurship Development Training: The LEADER Project
22 – 30 April 2025| Skopje, North Macedonia
Scheduled for 22-30 April 2025, in Skopje, this ten-day MBA-style training program is organised by Macedonia2025 in collaboration with the […]
Conference
Training for Supporting the Development of Sustainable Agriculture and the Food Value Chain in Tivat, Montenegro
8 – 9 April 2025| Tivat, Montenegro
The Science and Technology Park of Montenegro is organising a two-day training to support the development of sustainable agriculture and […]
Conference
Training for Supporting the Development of Sustainable Agriculture and the Food Value Chain in Niksic, Montenegro
11 – 12 March 2025| Nikšić, Montenegro
The Science and Technology Park of Montenegro is organising a two-day training to support the development of sustainable agriculture and […]
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Training for Supporting the Development of Sustainable Agriculture and the Food Value Chain in Berane, Montenegro
4 – 5 March 2025| Berane, Montenegro
The Science and Technology Park of Montenegro is organising a two-day training to support the development of sustainable agriculture and […]
Conference
GREENFORCE International Winter School 2025: Scaling down Green Transition – Co-creating Nature-Based Solutions at the neighbourhood level
17 – 21 February 2025| Tirana, Albania
The GreenFORCE project invites students to participate in the International Winter Schoolwith the theme “Scaling Down Green Transition – Co-Creating […]
Conference
POLICY ANSWERS Workshop in Belgrade: Monitoring and Evaluation of Scientific and Technology Projects
5 December 2024| Serbia
Workshop “Monitoring and Evaluation of Scientific and Technology Projects” organised by the Science and Technology Policy Research Center of the […]
Conference
POLICY ANSWERS Training: How to Successfully Prepare and Implement Horizon Europe Projects
27 – 28 November 2024| Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Banja Luka is organizing a training program titled “How to Successfully Prepare […]
Conference
EU Enlargement: Cultural Heritage as a Key Resource for Cities & Civil Society
3 – 4 April 2025| Budva, Montenegro
The third European Heritage Hub Forum, ‘EU Enlargement: Cultural Heritage as a Key Resource for Cities & Civil Society’, is […]
Conference
EC Conference: How to go from startup to scaleup? Experiences and future perspectives
10 April 2025| Belgium and online
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research & Innovation and the OECD Science, Technology and Innovation Directorate will co-host the joint […]
Conference
Macedonia2025 Summit
1 January 1970| North Macedonia
While the exact dates for the 2025 Summit are yet to be announced, Macedonia2025 traditionally hosts this significant economic conference […]
Conference
Call for Participation in the 6th International Conference “Society and Politics”
25 – 26 September 2025| Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Banja Luka (FPN UNIBL), in collaboration with the University of Vienna – Research […]
Conference
South East European Software Testing Conference Sofia SEETEST 2025
25 – 26 September 2025| Sofia, Bulgaria
Hybrid Conference: 25-26 September 2025 SEETEST has become the premier software testing conference in Southeast Europe, bringing together industry experts, […]
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University North International Week 2025. Connecting Global Minds for a Sustainable, Healthier Tomorrow
24 – 25 March 2025| Varaždin, Croatia
University North organises an international week including a Marie Curie Alumni Association event in Varaždin, Croatia which includes several panel […]
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Meeting of the Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation (13 – 15 May 2025, Podgorica)
13 – 15 May 2025| Podgorica, Montenegro
The European Commission, the EU Council Presidency and Montenegro on behalf of the Western Balkans region are co-chairing the next […]
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Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3) Conference 2025
17 – 19 June 2025| Brussels
The Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3) Conference 2025 is the fourth in a series of events that the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and […]
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POLICY ANSWERS Workshop on Technology-Oriented Research Infrastructures: Opportunities for the Western Balkans
13 May 2025|| Podgorica, Montenegro
On 13 May 2025 in the afternoon, POLICY ANSWERS organises a workshop in Podgorica, Montenegro. More information and the possibility […]
Conference
Mission Ocean and Waters Forum 2025 and related events
3 – 7 March 2025|| Brussels, Belgium
The week between 3 and 7 March 2025 features a series of events to discuss and shape future EU policies […]
Conference
POLICY ANSWERS Webinar: Water4All EU Partnership, Opportunities for the Western Balkans
30 January 2025
In this webinar Ms Ariane Blum, the CEO of the Water4All Partnership gave a brief introduction about the Water4All EU Partnership. […]
Conference
Multi Stakeholder Forum Launch Event
21 October 2024
Thinking out-of-the-box with New European Bauhaus on cultural heritage buildings management and policy making Mark your calendars! The Multi Stakeholder Form launch […]
Conference
Air Quality in Western Balkans Cities. Public JRC side event to the Ministerial meeting 2024
30 September 2024|| Skopje, North Macedonia
The event on air quality in Western Balkans cities and in particular sources, impact on health and costs, took place […]
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Presentation of the COST Western Balkans Study. Public side event to the Ministerial meeting 2024
30 September 2024|| Skopje, North Macedonia
On 30 September 2024 in the morning, COST presents the result of the COST Western Balkan Study that has recently […]
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Webinar: Professional Boundaries and Sexual harassment in Academic Settings
14 November 2024
Date: Thursday 14 November 2024Time: 15:00 – 16:30 CETLocation: Online In this session, Dr. Anna Bull will introduce key points […]
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The role of Academia and Industry to inspire the next STEM generation (Satellite event to the Big Science Business Forum 2024)
1 October 2024|| Trieste, Italy
The International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) invites to the event “The role of Academia and Industry to […]
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Mission Ocean and Waters Forum 2025 and related events
3 – 7 March 2025| Brussels, Belgium
The week between 3 and 7 March 2025 features a series of events to discuss and shape future EU policies […]
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European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025 and Policy Conference
10 – 12 June 2025
The European Sustainable Energy Week takes place in June 2025. The EUSEW Policy Conference is the biggest conference dedicated to […]
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Butterfly Innovation Forum 2024
26 – 27 November 2024| Podgorica, Montenegro
Every year the Regional Cooperation organises the Butterfly Innovation Forumwhich also includes the Butterfly Innovation Award Ceremony. The topic of […]
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Horizon Europe Info Day and Brokerage: Cluster 3 Civil Security for Society 2024
12 – 13 June 2024| Brussels, Belgium
The EU-funded project Seren5, in close cooperation with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs and the European Research […]
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Q&A and networking on how to join running Interreg Europe projects for new partners (incl. from WB)
9 April 2024| online
On 9 April 2024 from 10:00-12:00 the Interreg Europe Secretariate holds an online meeting for partners of already approved projects […]
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AI Data Robotics Association (ADRA) Partnership Information Day and Brokerage Event 2024 (Horizon Europe Cluster 4, Digital Europe programme and EIC Accelerator)
17 April 2024| Brussels, Belgium
ADRA, alongside the European Commission and Ideal-ist the network of National Contact Points for ICT research, invites to participate to an […]
Conference
International Workshop on Promoting AI-Supported Eco-Activism in the Western Balkans
26 – 27 September 2024| Prilep, North Macedonia
The “International Workshop on Promoting AI-Supported Eco-Activism in the Western Balkans” takes place 26-27 September 2024 in Prilep, North Macedonia. […]
Conference
COST Call 2024 Info Day – Montenegro
9 April 2024| Podgorica, Montenegro
On 9 April 2024 COST is organising an Info Day in Podgorica, Montenegro. The aim of this session is to […]
Conference
Online COST Info Day 2025
18 February 2025
COST organises an online info session on 18 February 2025, 10:00-11:45 CET (Brussels time zone). The event is open to […]
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Erasmus+ 2025 Calls: Opportunities for Pact for Skills Members Knowledge Event
1 January 1970| Online
The next Pack for Skills webinar will cover the Erasmus+ 2025 Call for Proposals, which has nearly €5 billion allocated […]
Conference
Mission Ocean and Waters Forum 2025 and related events
3 – 7 March 2025| Brussels, Belgium
The week between 3 and 7 March 2025 features a series of events to discuss and shape future EU policies […]
Conference
Circular Biobased Economy Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) Info Day 2025
3 April 2025| Brussels, Belgium
The CBE JU Info Day 2025 will take place on Thursday, 3 April 2025, in the Charlemagne building, in Brussels, […]
Conference
Info session: Erasmus+ Sport 2025
16 December 2024
An event dedicated to exploring the Erasmus+ Sport Programme and its opportunities will be held on 16 December 2024. Organised […]
Conference
Second Open Info Session for the “Western Balkans Innovation Vouchers” Call
8 November 2024
Following the first open info session on 25 October, the implementing agency of the “Western Balkans Innovation Vouchers” Call and […]
Conference
Open Info Session for the “Western Balkans Innovation Vouchers” Call
25 October 2024
POLICY ANSWERS partner, Fund for Innovation and Technology Development, as implementing agency, organises an open info session for all interested […]
Conference
Horizon Europe Cluster 1 Online Info Day
28 May 2024
This short information session aims to inform (potential) applicants about 3 new topics that have been added to the Cluster […]
Conference
Strengthening Collaboration with Ukrainian EDIHs (European Digital Innovation Hubs): Peer-Learning & MoUs
1 January 1970
A peer-learning activity is being organised to share best practices, experiences, and challenges with Ukrainian EDIHs. This will be a […]
Conference
Launch of the Community of Practice (CoP) on Nature-Based Solutions in the Western Balkans
12 March 2025| Skopje, North Macedonia
On March 12, IUCN Eastern Europe and Central Asia and the EU4Green project are launching the Community of Practice on […]
Conference
The Role of Science Diplomacy in Water Supplies
21 March 2025| Italy
On 21 March 2025, experts, policymakers, and researchers will gather at the UNESCO Venice Office (Palazzo Zorzi, Castello 4930) to […]
Conference
POLICY ANSWERS Promotes Women Entrepreneurs and Sustainable Innovation
1 January 1970
As part of its commitment to fostering sustainable and inclusive innovation, the POLICY ANSWERS project highlights the upcoming RE-FEM Talk session, which will […]
Conference
Meeting of the Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation (February 2025)
12 February 2025
On 12 February 2025, the first meeting of the Steering Platform (SP) on Research and Innovation of the year 2025 […]
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Winter School on Open and Responsible Research and Innovation 2025
4 – 7 February 2025| Bankya
The Winter School 2025 organised by the ORBIT project – a pivotal point for early-stage researchers (those with less than four […]
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ISPO Munich 2024: The Global Hub for Sports Innovation
3 – 5 December 2024| Munich
The sports industry will meet at ISPO Munich from 3-5 December 2024 to show and experience product innovations and shape […]
Conference
Funding for Startups and Creative Sectors: Event in Prishtina
25 – 27 November 2024| Prishtina
Are you a 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩, 𝐒𝐌𝐄, or an actor in the 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 sectors in Prishtina and beyond? Are you […]
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European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT)
26 March 2025
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
4 March 2025
The global economy is on a path to recovery, but uncertainty looms ahead. Entrepreneurs play a crucial role in ensuring […]
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