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Results from the Ministerial Meeting in Skopje
From 29 September to 1 October, Skopje hosted the Ministerial Meeting of the Western Balkans Steering Platforms on Education and Training, Research and Innovation, and Culture
The Western Balkans Innovation Vouchers Deadline has been Prolonged
The call will be open until 20 November 2024
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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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POLICY ANSWERS Report on the Green Transition in the Western Balkans
The Policy Report presents a comprehensive analysis of the green transition in the Western Balkans, addressing various dimensions including infrastructure, skills, governance models, strategic frameworks, and legal and regulatory frameworks.
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Recent Calls
Events
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20th International Conference on Road Safety in Local Communities
23 – 26 April 2025| Serbia
You are invited to participate in the upcoming Jubilee 20th International Conference on Road Safety in Local Communities, taking place […]
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POLICY ANSWERS Peer-Learning Webinar: Inclusive Gender Equality in R&I and Education
5 November 2024
The aim of this workshop is: To present three relevant gender actions for inclusive gender equality in R&I and education: […]
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Global Education Week
18 – 24 November 2024
Global Education Week will take place this year from 18 November to 24 November. Global Education Week is a unique […]
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8th Regional EPALE Conference in Budva
27 – 28 November 2024| Budva, Montenegro
The Ministry of Education, Science, and Innovation of Montenegro, along with the Center for Vocational Education, is organizing the 8th […]
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POLICY ANSWERS Training for Implementation of the Circular Economy Principles in Montenegro
1 January 1970
The Science and Technology Park of Montenegro is organising a two-part training on the implementation of circular economy principles in […]
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Workshop: Optimise Your Business and Save by Implementing Circular Economy and Green Transition
19 November 2024| Serbia
As part of the POLICY ANSWERS project, the Institute “Mihajlo Pupin”, in collaboration with the Regional Chamber of Commerce Valjevo, […]
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Workshop: Monitoring and Evaluation of Scientific and Technology Projects
1 January 1970
Workshop “Monitoring and Evaluation of Scientific and Technology Projects” conducted within the POLICY ANSWERS project, will be held on 29 […]
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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
Workshop: Optimise Your Business and Save by Implementing Circular Economy and Green Transition
19 November 2024| Serbia
As part of the POLICY ANSWERS project, the Institute “Mihajlo Pupin”, in collaboration with the Regional Chamber of Commerce Valjevo, […]
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Workshop: Monitoring and Evaluation of Scientific and Technology Projects
1 January 1970
Workshop “Monitoring and Evaluation of Scientific and Technology Projects” conducted within the POLICY ANSWERS project, will be held on 29 […]
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ReMaT – Research Management Training for Early Career Researchers (online, registration fee)
14 – 15 November 2024| online
A ‘ReMaT – research management training for Early Career Researchers’ online training will take place on 14 and 15 November […]
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EU Grant Networking Workshop: Building Consortia for Success in Health
1 January 1970
The Institute of Entrepreneurship Development – iED and the JOIST Innovation Park are organizing the interactive workshop titled “EU Grant […]
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International Student Scientific Conference 2024 in Tirana
24 October 2024| Tirana, Albania
The University of Tirana, in collaboration with the University of Pristina and the University of Tetova, invites students and young […]
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Pristina International Summer University 2024
8 – 19 July 2024| Pristina, Kosovo
The University of Prishtina is announcing the open call for students interested in taking part in the PISU 2023, 24th […]
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COWEB International Workshop
3 – 5 July 2024
PROMOTING AND FACILITATING COLLABORATIVE VIRTUAL INTERNATIONAL LEARNING IN THE WESTERN BALKANS’ HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS On 3-5 July, the COWEB project […]
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15th Days of BHAAAS in Sarajevo
1 January 1970| Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Bosnian-Herzegovinian-American Academy of Arts and Sciences is hosting two events focusing on current topics in construction as part of […]
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8th Regional EPALE Conference in Budva
27 – 28 November 2024| Budva, Montenegro
The Ministry of Education, Science, and Innovation of Montenegro, along with the Center for Vocational Education, is organizing the 8th […]
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European Partnership Stakeholder Forum 2024
4 – 5 December 2024| Brussels, Belgium
ERA-LEARN and the European Commission will co-organise the third European Partnership Stakeholder Forum on 4 and 5 December 2024 in […]
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The European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation: Increasing Participation and Broadening Horizons
14 November 2024| Brussels, Belgium
The event is organised jointly by the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU and the General Secretariat of […]
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Summit Meeting of the Berlin Process 2024
1 January 1970
In the 10th anniversary of the launching of the Berlin Process in 2014, the Heads of Government of Albania, Bosnia […]
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8th Berlin Process Joint Science Conference
30 September – 1 October 2024| Berlin, Germany
The eighth Joint Science Conference of the Berlin Process took place in Berlin on 30 September and 1 October 2024 under […]
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International Conference “Universitas Europaea: Towards a Knowledge Society Through Europeanization and Globalization”
16 – 19 October 2024| Moldova
From 16-19 October 2024, the Free International University of Moldova (ULIM) will host the international conference “Universitas Europaea: Towards a […]
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Women and Girls in STEM Forum
10 October 2024| Budapest, Hungary
With the theme, “Women in AI: Driving Empowerment and Innovation,” this hybrid event will bring together students, teachers, expert speakers, […]
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Public ScienceBusiness event in Skopje: The role of Southeast Europe in the European Research and Innovation Area – How to maintain, build, and interconnect the research and innovation infrastructures?
1 October 2024| Skopje, North Macedonia
The conference, held this autumn at Ss. Cyril and Method University, highlights the opportunities to strengthen the European Research Area […]
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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 […]
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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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Joint Research Centre Science for Policy session “Smart Specialisation Collaboration Networks in the EU Enlargement Region”
13 September 2024|| Dubrovnik, Croatia
On Friday, 13 September (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM CEST) the Joint Research Centre organises a special session in the […]
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9th Young Scholars Forum on Central and Southeastern Europe 2024 “Regions as Drivers of European Integration”
4 – 8 December 2024|| Vienna, Austria
The 9th Young Scholars Forum on Central and Southeastern Europe 2024 “Regions as Drivers of European Integration” takes place in […]
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23rd EUSAIR Governing Board Meeting
9 – 10 October 2024|| Brussels, Belgium
More information will be available in due time here.
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) 2024
26 – 28 June 2024| Valencia
The 11th edition of the European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) is hosted by the City of Valencia (distinguished as the […]
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Online b2match Meeting for Innovative Companies: FINNOvation MeetEENg
16 May 2024
The project FINNOvation meetEENg organises an online b2b matchmaking event on 16 May 2024 (10.00-11.30 CET) for companies with a […]
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Research and Innovation Week 2024
20 – 21 March 2024| Brussels & Online
The Research and Innovation Week (R&I Week) is the 2024 European Commission’s flagship event on research and innovation which will […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Call info day: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks 2024
7 June 2024
The information event for the MSCA-DN-2024 call for proposals takes place on 7 June 2024 (9.30-12.30 CET). The information event […]
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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 […]
Conference
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 […]
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EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative Info Session March 2024
3 April 2024
An info event takes place on 3 April 2024 at 14.00 online in relation to the Deep Tech Talent Initiative […]
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20th International Conference on Road Safety in Local Communities
23 – 26 April 2025| Serbia
You are invited to participate in the upcoming Jubilee 20th International Conference on Road Safety in Local Communities, taking place […]
Conference
Global Education Week
18 – 24 November 2024
Global Education Week will take place this year from 18 November to 24 November. Global Education Week is a unique […]
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College of Europe Opens Tirana Campus, Shaping Future European Leaders
23 October 2024| Tirana, Albania
The College of Europe will open its Tirana Campus, supported by the European Union and regional partners. The institution aims […]
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Beyond the Horizon: Joint Foresight Exercise. POLICY ANSWERS side event to the Ministerial meeting 2024
29 September 2024
The workshop “Beyond the Horizon: Joint Foresight Exercise” is organised by the POLICY ANSWERS team on 29 September 2024 at […]
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Summer School on Sustainable Organic Amendment Applications from a Soil and Ground Water Management Perspective
1 January 1970| Novi Sad
Date: 2 – 6 June 2025 Place: University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21102 Novi Sad, Serbia A […]
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3rd Danube Youth Camp
27 – 29 October 2024| Vienna, Austria
The 3rd Danube Youth Camp will be held from 27-29 October 2024 in Vienna, Austria. Participation is open to the […]
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Smart Specialisation Strategies Supporting Mediterranean Green and Just Transition
28 – 29 May 2024| Barcelona, Spain
The innovation camp, organised by the Interreg Euro-MED 2021-2027 Dialogue4Innovation project, will focus on the role of Smart specialisation strategies […]
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Delivering the European Green Deal – towards a coherent and integrated EU ocean policy framework for offshore renewable wind energy and biodiversity
16 May 2024| Online, Online
Date: 16 May 2024 Type of event: Roundtable debate, Zoom event The European Green Deal (EGD) brings forth a comprehensive […]
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POLICY ANSWERS: R&I Policy making, Implementation and Support in the Western Balkans
29 October 2024
Fostering the stability and prosperity of the Western Balkans remains a key priority for the EU, especially taking into account […]
Bioeconomy Initiatives
9 October 2024
The bioeconomy means using renewable biological resources from land and sea, like crops, forests, fish, animals and micro-organisms to produce food, […]
R&I policy making, implementation and support in the Western Balkans
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