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The participation of the Western Balkans (WB) in Horizon Europe from 2021 to 2023 reflects steady and meaningful progress, underscoring the region’s potential for deeper integration into the European Research Area (ERA). While notable strides have been made, particularly in researcher mobility and strategic alignment with EU frameworks, significant disparities remain in research capacity, institutional strength, and the ability to effectively absorb and utilize funding across the region.
Published within the framework of the Open Society Foundations Western Balkans IGNITA initiative, this document explores how regional cooperation and sustained support for mobility-driven research and innovation (R&I) can empower the WB6 to build a robust, future-oriented innovation ecosystem.