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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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Events

Building Bridges. Shaping Europe’s Science-for-Policy Landscape (SAM Conference 2025)

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Building Bridges. Shaping Europe’s Science-for-Policy Landscape (SAM Conference 2025)

26 – 27 May 2025| Vienna, Austria

The confernece is organised 26-27 May 2025 in Vienna, hosted by the Austrian Academy of Sciences and explores how to […]

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International Scientific Conference: Sustainable Development for Sustainable Future

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International Scientific Conference: Sustainable Development for Sustainable Future

9 – 10 October 2025| Skopje, North Macedonia

The International Scientific Conference on the theme: Sustainable development for sustainable future takes place on 9-10 October 2025. It is […]

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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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HPC/AI Training for Business Users in Montenegro

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HPC/AI Training for Business Users in Montenegro

16 April 2025| Montenegro

A specialised training on High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), designed for business users takes place on 16 April […]

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EU Strategy for the Danube Region: 1st National Participation Day in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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EU Strategy for the Danube Region: 1st National Participation Day in Bosnia and Herzegovina

13 May 2025| Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The 1st National Participation Day (NPD) in Bosnia and Herzegovina takes place on 13 May 2025 in Sarajevo. The NPD is focused […]

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Shaping the future of farming and the agri-food sector

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Shaping the future of farming and the agri-food sector

8 May 2025| Brussels and online, Belgium

The Conference on the Vision for Agriculture and Food takes place on 8 May 2025 at The Square in Brussels. […]

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Horizon Europe Info Day and Brokerage for Cluster 2 ‘Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Societies’ 2025

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Horizon Europe Info Day and Brokerage for Cluster 2 ‘Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Societies’ 2025

15 – 16 May 2025| online

This information day aims to inform (potential) applicants about topics included in the Cluster 2 ‘Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Societies’ […]

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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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HPC/AI Training for Business Users in Montenegro

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HPC/AI Training for Business Users in Montenegro

16 April 2025| Montenegro

A specialised training on High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), designed for business users takes place on 16 April […]

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20th International Summer School Youth and Heritage (ISSYH)

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20th International Summer School Youth and Heritage (ISSYH)

24 July – 9 August 2025| Sarajevo, Mostar, and Stolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The 20th International Summer School Youth and Heritage will be organised between 24 July and 9 August 2025 in Sarajevo, […]

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OPUS Project Online Workshop on Industry and Open Science: Bridging Academia and Industry

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OPUS Project Online Workshop on Industry and Open Science: Bridging Academia and Industry

9 April 2025| online

On 9 April an online event is organised where researchers meet industry and discuss secrets and strategies behind Open Science […]

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Training Session: HPC, AI, Quantum Computing

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Training Session: HPC, AI, Quantum Computing

10 April 2025

A training session is organised as part of the EDIRE project (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for research enhancement). University of Reims […]

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Capacity Development for Evaluation of Scientific and Technology Projects in Kragujevac

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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 […]

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Business and Entrepreneurship Development Training: The LEADER Project

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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 […]

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Training for Supporting the Development of Sustainable Agriculture and the Food Value Chain in Tivat, Montenegro

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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 […]

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International Scientific Conference: Sustainable Development for Sustainable Future

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International Scientific Conference: Sustainable Development for Sustainable Future

9 – 10 October 2025| Skopje, North Macedonia

The International Scientific Conference on the theme: Sustainable development for sustainable future takes place on 9-10 October 2025. It is […]

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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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EU Strategy for the Danube Region: 1st National Participation Day in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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EU Strategy for the Danube Region: 1st National Participation Day in Bosnia and Herzegovina

13 May 2025| Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The 1st National Participation Day (NPD) in Bosnia and Herzegovina takes place on 13 May 2025 in Sarajevo. The NPD is focused […]

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Shaping the future of farming and the agri-food sector

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Shaping the future of farming and the agri-food sector

8 May 2025| Brussels and online, Belgium

The Conference on the Vision for Agriculture and Food takes place on 8 May 2025 at The Square in Brussels. […]

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Preserving Cultural Heritage in Times of Climate Change: 1st STECCI Conference

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Preserving Cultural Heritage in Times of Climate Change: 1st STECCI Conference

25 – 27 September 2025| Vienna and online, Austria

The EU Horizon project STECCI (Stone monument ensembles and the climate change impact – HORIZON-CL2-2022-HERITAGE-01 | ID: 101094822), launched in […]

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Territories in Action: The Journey Begins

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Territories in Action: The Journey Begins

29 April 2025| Brussels, Belgium

How can science shape innovation policies and drive regional transformation? What are the first steps toward fostering innovation at a […]

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EU-Startups Summit

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EU-Startups Summit

24 – 25 April 2025| Malta

On 24-25 April 2025, the EU-Startups Summit will take place in Malta. The event is in-person only and showcases many […]

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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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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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Air Quality in Western Balkans Cities. Public JRC side event to the Ministerial meeting 2024

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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

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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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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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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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European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025 and Policy Conference

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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

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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

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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)

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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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Horizon Europe Info Day and Brokerage for Cluster 2 ‘Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Societies’ 2025

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Horizon Europe Info Day and Brokerage for Cluster 2 ‘Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Societies’ 2025

15 – 16 May 2025| online

This information day aims to inform (potential) applicants about topics included in the Cluster 2 ‘Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Societies’ […]

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Go Digital in the Western Balkans Launch Event

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Go Digital in the Western Balkans Launch Event

10 April 2025| online

On 10 April starting at 9.30 CET in the morning, the regional launch event of the Go Digital in the […]

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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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Horizon Europe Info Session on Lump Sum Funding

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Horizon Europe Info Session on Lump Sum Funding

1 January 1970

On 27 March, the EC organises a webinar “Lump Sum Funding in Horizon Europe: How does it work? How to […]

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Online COST Info Day 2025

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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

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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 […]

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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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Circular Biobased Economy Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) Info Day 2025

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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, […]

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20th International Summer School Youth and Heritage (ISSYH)

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20th International Summer School Youth and Heritage (ISSYH)

24 July – 9 August 2025| Sarajevo, Mostar, and Stolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The 20th International Summer School Youth and Heritage will be organised between 24 July and 9 August 2025 in Sarajevo, […]

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European Research and Innovation Days 2025

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European Research and Innovation Days 2025

16 – 17 September 2025| Brussels, Belgium

The European Research & Innovation (R&I) Days 2025 will take place on 16–17 September 2025 at The Square in Brussels. […]

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Strengthening Collaboration with Ukrainian EDIHs (European Digital Innovation Hubs): Peer-Learning & MoUs 

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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 […]

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Launch of the Community of Practice (CoP) on Nature-Based Solutions in the Western Balkans

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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 […]

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The Role of Science Diplomacy in Water Supplies

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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 […]

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POLICY ANSWERS Promotes Women Entrepreneurs and Sustainable Innovation

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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 […]

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Meeting of the Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation (February 2025)

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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

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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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Publications & Documents

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European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT)

European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT)

26 March 2025

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is an independent body of the European Union, working to drive innovation […]

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

4 March 2025

The global economy is gradually recovering, but uncertainty still lies ahead. Entrepreneurs play a vital role in ensuring a strong, […]

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