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Research and Innovation
Research and Innovation
POLICY ANSWERS Webinar: Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (SRIA) on Raw Material
Register now to join on 5 December at 15:00 CET
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Recent Calls
Events
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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
POLICY ANSWERS Webinar: Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (SRIA) on Raw Material
5 December 2024
POLICY ANSWERS organises an online webinar on 5 December 2024 at 15.00 CET (one hour). The speaker of the webinar […]
Conference
European Heritage Hub’s Heritage Dialogues Webinar on Digital Transition in EU Neighbouring Countries
25 November 2024
The European Heritage Hub EU-funded pilot project will host its second ‘Heritage Dialogues’ webinar on Monday 25 November 2024, from […]
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 […]
Conference
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
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: […]
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 […]
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, […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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, […]
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
23rd EUSAIR Governing Board Meeting
9 – 10 October 2024|| Brussels, Belgium
More information will be available in due time here.
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
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
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
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
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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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Innovation in Sports
13 November 2024
The EU supports sport through dialogue, funding and progressive policies designed to improve access to sports activities and harness the […]
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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 […]
R&I policy making, implementation and support in the Western Balkans
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The EU Office in Kosovo is inviting proposals to promote cross-border cooperation with North Macedonia, focusing on:![]()
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🗓️ Deadline: 9 December 2024![]()
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🚀 Curious about the success of Western Balkans organisations in Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe? ![]()
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Our upcoming webinar will highlight good practices and success stories from the #MSCA programme. Don't miss the chance to gather insights from experienced participants and expand your understanding of the opportunities available!![]()
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📢 Join us tomorrow for an exciting workshop on advancing inclusive gender equality in Research & Innovation and education!![]()
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🔹 INSPIRE Project – Building excellence in inclusive gender equality in R&I. Learn more![]()
🔹 STREAM IT – Supporting STE(A)M education and careers to tackle gender inequalities. Learn more![]()
🔹 Girls Go Circular – Empowering students with digital skills and circular economy insights. ![]()
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Our monthly newsletter focusing on Bioeconomy Initiatives is out!![]()
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