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Our hub aims to support the exchange of high-quality information and foster a bi-regional dialogue on various topics.

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 Lessons from the Western Balkans Innovation Voucher Pilot

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Events

International Workshop on Foresight for Ukraine’s Research and Innovation System

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International Workshop on Foresight for Ukraine’s Research and Innovation System

19 November 2025

This online workshop is designed to equip you with foresight methods that help anticipate trends, design adaptive policies and build […]

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COST Info Day in Albania 2025

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COST Info Day in Albania 2025

11 November 2025| Tirana, Albania

COST Info Day in Albania will take place on 11 November 2025 at the Maritim Plaza Hotel, Tirana (Jeronim De […]

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Webinars for Health Innovation: Mondays for Mother Theresa Hospitals

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Webinars for Health Innovation: Mondays for Mother Theresa Hospitals

3 November – 1 December 2025

As part of the “CEI Support to Technology Transfer for Hospitals in Albania and North Macedonia (ALBAU-TT-CRO)” project, a series […]

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AI Technology in Vocational Training (VET)

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AI Technology in Vocational Training (VET)

10 November 2025| Brussels, Belgium

Organised by DLR Projektträger and the EVBB, the event offers a future-focused discussion on Vocational Education and Training (VET) in […]

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POLICY ANSWERS Training on Digital Transformation for Service-Based Companies

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POLICY ANSWERS Training on Digital Transformation for Service-Based Companies

11 November 2025| Skopje, North Macedonia

In an era where technology is reshaping every aspect of business operations, digital transformation has become a prerequisite for competitiveness, […]

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POLICY ANSWERS Training on Digital Transformation Designed for Companies Working with Products

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POLICY ANSWERS Training on Digital Transformation Designed for Companies Working with Products

4 November 2025| Skopje, North Macedonia

In an era where technology is reshaping every aspect of business operations, digital transformation has become a prerequisite for competitiveness, […]

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SCiDEV Hosts Advocacy Event in Brussels: Mobilising the Diaspora and Advancing Mobility-Driven Research for EU Integration

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SCiDEV Hosts Advocacy Event in Brussels: Mobilising the Diaspora and Advancing Mobility-Driven Research for EU Integration

30 October 2025| Brussels, Belgium

On 30 October 2025, SCiDEV will host a Roundtable Dialogue bringing together Brussels-based researchers, diplomats, policymakers, and diaspora representatives to […]

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POLICY ANSWERS Webinar: Malta’s Experience in EU Partnerships, Contributions and Added Value

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POLICY ANSWERS Webinar: Malta’s Experience in EU Partnerships, Contributions and Added Value

13 November 2025

The aim of the Monthly POLICY ANSWERS Webinars is to stimulate strategic conversation on Aligning priorities in the Western Balkans […]

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International Workshop on Foresight for Ukraine’s Research and Innovation System

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International Workshop on Foresight for Ukraine’s Research and Innovation System

19 November 2025

This online workshop is designed to equip you with foresight methods that help anticipate trends, design adaptive policies and build […]

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Webinars for Health Innovation: Mondays for Mother Theresa Hospitals

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Webinars for Health Innovation: Mondays for Mother Theresa Hospitals

3 November – 1 December 2025

As part of the “CEI Support to Technology Transfer for Hospitals in Albania and North Macedonia (ALBAU-TT-CRO)” project, a series […]

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POLICY ANSWERS Training on Digital Transformation for Service-Based Companies

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POLICY ANSWERS Training on Digital Transformation for Service-Based Companies

11 November 2025| Skopje, North Macedonia

In an era where technology is reshaping every aspect of business operations, digital transformation has become a prerequisite for competitiveness, […]

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POLICY ANSWERS Training on Digital Transformation Designed for Companies Working with Products

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POLICY ANSWERS Training on Digital Transformation Designed for Companies Working with Products

4 November 2025| Skopje, North Macedonia

In an era where technology is reshaping every aspect of business operations, digital transformation has become a prerequisite for competitiveness, […]

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Western Balkans Knowledge Transfer Peer Learning Group: Responding to Regional / EU Calls

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Western Balkans Knowledge Transfer Peer Learning Group: Responding to Regional / EU Calls

10 October 2025

This half day workshop focuses on Western Balkans regional and EU Calls including ‘cross border’ innovation vouchers, Eureka network projects […]

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WE.Circular Online Training Programme for Women Entrepreneurs

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WE.Circular Online Training Programme for Women Entrepreneurs

15 September 2025| online

The WE.Circular project is launching a free online training programme tailored to support women entrepreneurs across the Danube Region in building smart, […]

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FINNO Pitching academia’s webinar “Excel with your pitch deck – Preparation for pre-seed/seed investments”

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FINNO Pitching academia’s webinar “Excel with your pitch deck – Preparation for pre-seed/seed investments”

11 September 2025| online

The FINNO project (a one stop shop for financial instruments and innovation support for SMEs in South East Europe) organises […]

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RCC: Workshops on Knowledge Transfer Financial Instruments

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RCC: Workshops on Knowledge Transfer Financial Instruments

9 September 2025

The RCC-supported ‘Tool-box for Knowledge Transfer ’ project organises two workshops which provide an introduction to funding instruments that are […]

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European Young Innovators Festival in Graz

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European Young Innovators Festival in Graz

26 – 28 November 2025| Graz, Austria

The European Young Innovators Festival will return to Graz on 26-28 November 2025. For the last last ten years, the […]

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NanoBalkan International Conference (NB2025)

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NanoBalkan International Conference (NB2025)

29 September – 3 October 2025| Tirana, Albania

Following the resounding success of the previous four events held in Albania, TNT2021, TNT nanoBalkan2022, nanoBalkan2023, and nanoBalkan2024, the 3rd […]

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Public ScienceBusiness Conference: From Knowledge to Impact: Nurturing Research and Innovation in South-East Europe Together with the EU

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Public ScienceBusiness Conference: From Knowledge to Impact: Nurturing Research and Innovation in South-East Europe Together with the EU

21 October 2025| Podgorica, Montenegro

A Science|Business Widening public conference, hosted by University of Montenegro The EU’s strategic agenda reflects the challenge of keeping dual […]

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Science Technology Innovation Policy: OECD STIP Compass 2025 data release and panel discussion on strategic autonomy

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Science Technology Innovation Policy: OECD STIP Compass 2025 data release and panel discussion on strategic autonomy

21 October 2025| hybrid, Belgium and online

The 2025 STIP Compass Data Launch unveils and promotes the latest dataset on science, technology and innovation (STI) policies, now […]

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FINNO Regional Conference – Digital. Green. Sustainable.

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FINNO Regional Conference – Digital. Green. Sustainable.

15 October 2025| Budva, Montenegro

The FINNO 2025 Regional Conference, titled “Digital. Green. Sustainable.”, will take place on 15 October 2025 at the Hotel Splendid […]

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International Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering in Bosnia and Herzegovina (CMBEBIH2025)

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International Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering in Bosnia and Herzegovina (CMBEBIH2025)

11 – 13 September 2025| Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

CMBEBIH 2025 is the leading regional conference dedicated to health, medicine, and biotechnology, taking place in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. […]

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World Health Summit: Taking Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting World

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World Health Summit: Taking Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting World

12 – 14 October 2025| Berlin, Germany

The World Health Summit is the unique international strategic forum for global health. Held annually in Berlin, it brings together stakeholders from […]

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18th European Public Health Conference 2025

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18th European Public Health Conference 2025

11 – 14 November 2025| Helsinki, Finland

The annual EPH conferences are considered the premier European gatherings of public health professionals worldwide. Delegates include researchers, policymakers, practitioners […]

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Science Technology Innovation Policy: OECD STIP Compass 2025 data release and panel discussion on strategic autonomy

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Science Technology Innovation Policy: OECD STIP Compass 2025 data release and panel discussion on strategic autonomy

21 October 2025| | hybrid, Belgium and online

The 2025 STIP Compass Data Launch unveils and promotes the latest dataset on science, technology and innovation (STI) policies, now […]

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International Symposium on Operational Research – SYM-OP-IS

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International Symposium on Operational Research – SYM-OP-IS

7 – 10 September 2025| | Belgrade, Serbia

SYM-OP-IS is an international symposium that traditionally brings together researchers, industry representatives, and experts in the field of operational research. […]

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Thriving regional innovation ecosystems for competitive European start-ups & scale-ups

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Thriving regional innovation ecosystems for competitive European start-ups & scale-ups

6 May 2025| | Brussels, Belgium

The seminar is organised by the Knowledge Exchange Platform (KEP) seminar, in partnership with European Committee of the Regions and […]

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Scientific Symposium on Careers Beyond Academia and Transferable Skills for PhDs

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Scientific Symposium on Careers Beyond Academia and Transferable Skills for PhDs

14 April 2025| | Tirana, Albania

The Scientific Symposium on Careers Beyond Academia and Transferable Skills for PhDs, held at Hotel International Tirana and accessible online, […]

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POLICY ANSWERS Workshop on Technology-Oriented Research Infrastructures: Opportunities for the Western Balkans

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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 within the frame of the […]

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Mission Ocean and Waters Forum 2025 and related events

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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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POLICY ANSWERS Webinar: Water4All EU Partnership, Opportunities for the Western Balkans

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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. […]

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Multi Stakeholder Forum Launch Event

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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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EIT Education and Skills Days 2025

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EIT Education and Skills Days 2025

15 – 16 October 2025| Brussels, Belgium

Europe’s future depends on its people — and their skills. For the first time, the EIT Community is bringing together four […]

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Innovative Health Initiative Brokerage Event 2025

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Innovative Health Initiative Brokerage Event 2025

4 – 5 November 2025| Brussels, Belgium

IHI will hold a brokerage event in Brussels, Belgium on 4-5 November 2025. The aim of the event is to provide people interested […]

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Horizons of Innovations Forum 2025: EU Research Collaboration Forum

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Horizons of Innovations Forum 2025: EU Research Collaboration Forum

2 December 2025| Novi Sad, Serbia

On 2 December 2025 the Horizon of Innovation Forum takes place in Novi Sad, Serbia at the Science and Technology Park […]

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European Researchers’ Night 2025

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European Researchers’ Night 2025

26 September 2025

The European Researchers’ Night and Researchers at School offer a glimpse into the fascinating world of science. European Researchers’ Night […]

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NANOBalkans 2025: Nanotech Science Meets Industry

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NANOBalkans 2025: Nanotech Science Meets Industry

10 – 12 June 2025| Prishtina, Kosovo

The 4th Workshop “NANOTECH SCIENCE MEETS INDUSTRY: Building Collaborations” takes place on 10 June 2025, in Prishtina, Kosovo, as part […]

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International B2B Meetings at Mostar Fair 2025

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International B2B Meetings at Mostar Fair 2025

9 – 10 April 2025| Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as coordinator of the BITNET consortium within the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), […]

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Open4Business: Empowering MSMEs in the Western Balkans – Pathways to the EU

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Open4Business: Empowering MSMEs in the Western Balkans – Pathways to the EU

9 April 2025| Belgrade, Serbia

“Open4Business: Empowering MSMEs in the Western Balkans – Pathways to the EU” is the second dedicated event for businesses in the […]

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2025 Capitalisation Workshop: Boosting Knowledge and Competitiveness in the Danube Region

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2025 Capitalisation Workshop: Boosting Knowledge and Competitiveness in the Danube Region

26 – 27 March 2025| Bratislava, Slovakia

The Capitalisation Workshop “Boosting Knowledge and Competitiveness in the Danube Region”, scheduled for 26–27 March 2025 in Bratislava, is a […]

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COST Info Day in Albania 2025

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COST Info Day in Albania 2025

11 November 2025| Tirana, Albania

COST Info Day in Albania will take place on 11 November 2025 at the Maritim Plaza Hotel, Tirana (Jeronim De […]

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Joint Research Centre (JRC) Info Day in Podgorica

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Joint Research Centre (JRC) Info Day in Podgorica

22 October 2025| Podgorica, Montenegro

The JRC will organise an info day on 22 October at the Science and Technology Park in Podgorica, in cooperation […]

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Online Info Session: Lump Sum Funding in Horizon Europe

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Online Info Session: Lump Sum Funding in Horizon Europe

2 October 2025

On 2 October 2025, the European Commission organises an info session (10:00 – 12:00 CEST, Brussels time) on Lump Sum […]

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Innovative Health Initiative Brokerage Event 2025

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Innovative Health Initiative Brokerage Event 2025

4 – 5 November 2025| Brussels, Belgium

IHI will hold a brokerage event in Brussels, Belgium on 4-5 November 2025. The aim of the event is to provide people interested […]

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Riinvest Institute is Hosting a Webinar on Horizon Europe Project Preparation

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Riinvest Institute is Hosting a Webinar on Horizon Europe Project Preparation

18 June 2025

Riinvest Institute is hosting the Peer Learning Webinar: Preparing Applications for Horizon Europe Projects. Date: 18 JuneTime: 10:00 AMJoin here: […]

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EC Info Session: How to become an expert for Horizon Europe

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EC Info Session: How to become an expert for Horizon Europe

19 June 2025| online

On 19 June 2025, 09:30 – 12:30 an info day takes place on the topic of “How to become an […]

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Horizon Europe Info Day in Tirana

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Horizon Europe Info Day in Tirana

5 June 2025| Tirana, Albania

On 5 June 2025, the National Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation (NASRI) will organise an informative event on Horizon Europe (including MSCA) at Tirana […]

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Horizon Europe Info Days – New European Bauhaus Facility

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Horizon Europe Info Days – New European Bauhaus Facility

4 June 2025

NEB Facility (2025–2027) is an EU initiative supporting the sustainable and inclusive transformation of Europe’s built environment. It aims to […]

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AI Technology in Vocational Training (VET)

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AI Technology in Vocational Training (VET)

10 November 2025| Brussels, Belgium

Organised by DLR Projektträger and the EVBB, the event offers a future-focused discussion on Vocational Education and Training (VET) in […]

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SCiDEV Hosts Advocacy Event in Brussels: Mobilising the Diaspora and Advancing Mobility-Driven Research for EU Integration

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SCiDEV Hosts Advocacy Event in Brussels: Mobilising the Diaspora and Advancing Mobility-Driven Research for EU Integration

30 October 2025| Brussels, Belgium

On 30 October 2025, SCiDEV will host a Roundtable Dialogue bringing together Brussels-based researchers, diplomats, policymakers, and diaspora representatives to […]

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EU Englargement Forum

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EU Englargement Forum

18 November 2025| Brussels, Belgium

The EU Enlargement Forum is the European Commission’s flagship event to advance the debate on EU enlargement as a shared […]

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Presentation of the Report “Emerging Trends in the Western Balkans’ Startup Ecosystem” by the Regional Cooperation Council

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Presentation of the Report “Emerging Trends in the Western Balkans’ Startup Ecosystem” by the Regional Cooperation Council

20 October 2025| Podgorica, Montenegro

This session marks the official launch of a regional study that explores the evolving dynamics of the start-up ecosystem across […]

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Presentation of European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Actions Building Scientific Networks Between the Region and the EU

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Presentation of European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Actions Building Scientific Networks Between the Region and the EU

21 October 2025| Podgorica, Montenegro

The COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) programme will be highlighted at the Ministerial Meeting of the Western Balkans […]

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JRC Research Infrastructures and their Services Rendered to the Western Balkans

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JRC Research Infrastructures and their Services Rendered to the Western Balkans

21 October 2025| Podgorica, Montenegro

In the framework of the Ministerial Meeting of the Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation, the Joint Research […]

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European Sustainable Energy Week 2025

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European Sustainable Energy Week 2025

10 – 12 June 2025

The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is the biggest annual event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use in Europe […]

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Advancing Mobility-Driven Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans

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Advancing Mobility-Driven Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans

5 June 2025| Tirana, Albania

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen mobility-driven research and innovation in the Western Balkans, SCiDEV is hosting a roundtable […]

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Publications & Documents

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POLICY ANSWERS: R&I Policy making, Implementation and Support in the Western Balkans

POLICY ANSWERS: R&I Policy making, Implementation and Support in the Western Balkans

7 November 2025

Fostering the stability and prosperity of the Western Balkans remains a key priority for the EU, especially taking into account […]

Meetings of the Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation

Meetings of the Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation

7 November 2025

The Western Balkans Steering Platforms on Culture, Education and Training & Research and Innovation play a central role in stimulating, […]

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