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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 ANSWERS Final Event – Towards a Stronger European Research Area: Lessons and Pathways for the Western Balkans’ Participation
19 March 2026
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Events
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Online COST Info Day 2026
16 June 2026| online
This online info session is open to all researchers and innovators at any career stage and from any field of […]
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R&I integration: Expanding the ecosystem in Southeast Europe
21 October 2026| Brussels, Belgium
ScienceBusiness organises a topical event on research and innovation ecosystems in South East Europe in Brussels on 21 October (14.00-17.00). […]
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The Future of Higher Education – Bologna Process Researchers’ Conference (FOHE-BPRC 2026)
16 – 18 September 2026| Bucharest, Romania
The Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation Funding (UEFISCDI), together with the Romanian Ministry of Education and […]
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Bridging Futures: Internationalisation of Higher Education in the Western Balkans and Southeast Europe
26 – 27 March 2026| Skopje, North Macedonia
Bridging Futures: Internationalisation of Higher Education in the Western Balkans and Southeast Europe is a regional conference co-organised by the […]
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Meeting of the Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation
23 April 2026| Budapest
The 2026 in-person meeting of the Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation will be held in Budapest on […]
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Sarajevo Theatre Showcase 2026
11 – 13 September 2026| Sarajevo
Sarajevo Theatre Showcase (STS) has announced an open call for its 2026 Showcase programme, taking place from 11 to 13 September […]
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Charles Taylor Annual Summer Institute on Democratic Agendas 2026
29 June – 4 July 2026| Belgrade, Serbia
🗓️ 29 June – 4 July 2026 📍Belgrade, Serbia The Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory (IFDT) at the University […]
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INSPIRE Second Conference. Inclusive Gender Equality in R&I from an Intersectional Perspective: Lessons from INSPIRE for the evidence base, practice & policy
16 April 2026| Brussels, Belgium
Over the last four years, the Horizon Europe project INSPIRE Centre for Excellence on Inclusive Gender Equality in Research & […]
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JRC Summer School 2026 on the evaluation of air, soil and water pollution
14 – 18 September 2026| Stip, North Macedonia
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) is organising the JRC Summer School 2026 on the evaluation of air, soil […]
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EC-OECD workshop: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and the Implications for Materials Science
16 December 2025| online
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research & Innovation and the OECD’s Directorate for Science Technology and Innovation are jointly organising […]
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Virtual Media Workshop to Strengthen Reporting on Environmental Threats and Solutions in the Western Balkans
28 – 29 January 2026| Online
Earth Journalism Networl (EJN) is organising a two-day virtual workshop on 28–29 January 2026 for journalists from the Western Balkans […]
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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
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
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
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
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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Bridging Futures: Internationalisation of Higher Education in the Western Balkans and Southeast Europe
26 – 27 March 2026| Skopje, North Macedonia
Bridging Futures: Internationalisation of Higher Education in the Western Balkans and Southeast Europe is a regional conference co-organised by the […]
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INSPIRE Second Conference. Inclusive Gender Equality in R&I from an Intersectional Perspective: Lessons from INSPIRE for the evidence base, practice & policy
16 April 2026| Brussels, Belgium
Over the last four years, the Horizon Europe project INSPIRE Centre for Excellence on Inclusive Gender Equality in Research & […]
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Making Innovation Happen in Albania. Harvesting Innovation – Unlocking Opportunities for the Albanian Ecosystem
6 March 2026| Tirana, Albania
The event “MAKING INNOVATION HAPPEN IN Albania! Harvesting Innovation – Unlocking Opportunities for the Albanian Ecosystem” takes place on 6 […]
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Southeast EuropeAI Summit
28 – 29 May 2026| Novi Sad, Serbia
The event connecting leaders from Research, Enterprise, Venture Capital and Public Institutions to co-create the region’s AI future takes place […]
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Marie Curie Alumni Association Annual Conference 2026
22 – 25 April 2026| Brussels, Belgrium
The Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) has a direct and symbiotic relationship with Horizon Europe, the European Union’s key funding […]
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Physical Activity and Sports Tech for Healthy Lifestyles (PASTECHL)
23 – 26 April 2026| Bar
The PASTECHL Scientific Conference will take place in Bar, Montenegro, from 23–26 April 2026. Hosted by Physical Activity and Sports […]
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European Maritime Day: Maritime Forum
21 – 22 May 2026| Limassol, Cyprus
The European Maritime Day – Maritime Forum will take place on 21–22 May 2026 in Limassol, Cyprus, organised by the […]
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Climate Neutral Blue Cities by 2030: Accelerating Local Change
19 – 20 March 2026| Limassol, Cyprus
Climate Neutral Blue Cities by 2030: Accelerating Local Change is an international conference scheduled for 19–20 March 2026 at The […]
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R&I integration: Expanding the ecosystem in Southeast Europe
21 October 2026|| Brussels, Belgium
ScienceBusiness organises a topical event on research and innovation ecosystems in South East Europe in Brussels on 21 October (14.00-17.00). […]
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EC-OECD workshop: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and the Implications for Materials Science
16 December 2025|| online
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research & Innovation and the OECD’s Directorate for Science Technology and Innovation are jointly organising […]
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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
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
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
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
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
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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Making Innovation Happen in Albania. Harvesting Innovation – Unlocking Opportunities for the Albanian Ecosystem
6 March 2026| Tirana, Albania
The event “MAKING INNOVATION HAPPEN IN Albania! Harvesting Innovation – Unlocking Opportunities for the Albanian Ecosystem” takes place on 6 […]
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Successful R&I in Europe 2026: European Networking Event
19 – 20 February 2026| Düsseldorf, Germany
The 13th Successful R&I in Europe 2026 European networking event will be held on 19-20 February 2026 at the Van […]
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17th informativa. Education and Youth Career Fair
9 – 10 January 2026| Ljubljana, Slovenia
In 2026, Informativa will once again offer a unique opportunity for you to present your organization, as visitors can obtain […]
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Festival of the New European Bauhaus 2026
9 – 13 June 2026| Brussels, Belgium
The European Commission organises the third edition of the New European Bauhaus Festival in Brussels (Belgium) on 9-13 June 2026. The NEB Festival 2026 […]
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Horizon Europe ERA Brokerage event: Reforming and enhancing the EU research and innovation system
17 December 2025
A virtual brokerage event dedicated to the Horizon Europe ERA Call 2026 takes place on 17 December 2025. It is […]
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ONEX CONNECT 2025
17 December 2025| Bosnia and Herzegovina, Banja Luka
ONEX Connect 2025 is a regional forum bringing together experts, innovators, entrepreneurs, and institutional representatives from the Western Balkans and […]
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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
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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Online COST Info Day 2026
16 June 2026| online
This online info session is open to all researchers and innovators at any career stage and from any field of […]
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Webinar: Result dissemination for different stakeholders
6 March 2026
Dissemination is a key measure to maximise your impact. Spreading your results to end-users properly requires careful considerations on objectives, […]
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Horizon Europe Info Day: Cluster 2 Culture, creativity and inclusive society
26 March 2026
This information day on 26 March 2026, aims to inform (potential) applicants about the 2026 topics included in the Cluster […]
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Horizon Europe Info Day: Civil Security for Society (Cluster 3) in Brussels
4 March 2026| Brussels, Belgium
The European Commission is organising an information day on Horizon Europe Cluster 3 – Civil Security for Society on 4 […]
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European Startup and Scaleup Hubs Pilot Call Info Session
11 December 2025
The European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), together with the Directorate-General for Research & Innovation (DG RTD), invite […]
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Online Info session: European Universities 2026 Call for proposals
27 November 2025| online
The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) is organising an online info session to illustrate the 2026 European Universities call […]
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Digital Europe Programme: Info Day for the 9th Round of the Advanced Digital Skills Call for Proposals
1 December 2025
On 1 December 2025, the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform, on behalf of the European Commission, will host an Info […]
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Horizon Europe Info Days on ERA calls in the WIDERA Work Programme 2026-27
11 December 2025| online
An online information day dedicated to the Horizon Europe WIDERA Work Programme 2026–2027 takes place on 11 December 2025. Organised […]
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Meeting of the Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation
23 April 2026| Budapest
The 2026 in-person meeting of the Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation will be held in Budapest on […]
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Where Value Is Lost and Found: Closing the Value Gap in Construction
4 February 2026| Online
The Western Balkans Circular Economy Hub, in cooperation with Cradlenet, is organising an online event on 4 February (10:00–11:30 CET) […]
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Online Brokerage Event on Artificial Intelligence in Horizon Europe Calls
25 February 2026
An online brokerage event “Artificial Intelligence in Horizon Europe Calls” will be held on 25 February 2026 from 09:30 to […]
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RCC Matchmaking Event: Building Erasmus+ Consortia Together
23 January 2026| Online, Online
The NextHub Programme for the Development of Digital Innovation Hubs in the Western Balkans is organising the second RCC Matchmaking […]
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POLICY ANSWERS Final Event – Towards a Stronger European Research Area: Lessons and Pathways for the Western Balkans’ Participation
19 March 2026| Tirana, Albania
Final public event by POLICY ANSWERS to present the project’s main outcomes and their contribution to the Western Balkans Agenda […]
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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
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
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 […]
Publications & Documents
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POLICY ENLARGE: Support for R&I policy making in the EU enlargement countries
7 April 2026
The successor project of POLICY ANSWERS is called POLICY ENLARGE. Runtime: April 2026 – March 2029 Call The project answered […]
POLICY ANSWERS: Shaping the future in the Western Balkans together
5 April 2026
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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