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The Newsletter to Support the Western Balkans’ Knowledge Societies and Ecosystems
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Updates from the Western Balkans
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Overview of Bilateral Research and Innovation Cooperation Between the Western Balkans and EU Member States |
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Highlights
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Bilateral Cooperation |
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| Agricultural University of Tirana-University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences launch AUT-BOKU Strategy 2030 | |  |
| | Bilateral Agreements of Cooperation at the University of Belgrade | | |
| | French–Serbian Programme “Pavle Savić” | | |
| | Italy–Serbia Business Forum in Belgrade | | |
| | Serbia Participates in Hungary’s Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme | | |
| | Scholarship Opportunities in Slovakia for Students from North Macedonia | | |
| | Bilateral Agreements of North Macedonia in Education | | |
| | Stipendium Hungaricum Offers Opportunities for Students from North Macedonia in Hungary | | |
| | Cultural and Scientific Cooperations Between France and North Macedonia | | |
| | Bilateral Agreements of Montenegro | | |
| | Bilateral Agreements of the University of Prishtina | | |
| | University of Prishtina and Gazi University Sign Cooperation Agreement | | |
| | Economic Forum of Poland and Kosovo in 2022 | | |
| | Hungary and Kosovo Strengthen Ties at Second Joint Economic Commission Session | | |
| | International Bilateral Agreements of the University of Sarajevo | | |
| | Hungary Offers Scholarships to Students from Bosnia and Herzegovina Through Bilateral Agreement | | |
| | University of Tirana’s Bilateral Agreements with International Institutions | | |
| | Austria–Albania Partnership Boosts Scientific and Technological Exchange | | |
| | Hungary Offers Scholarship Opportunities for Albanian Students | | |
| | Germany and Albania: Bilateral Relations | | |
| | Bilateral Agreements Between the Czech Republic and Republic of Albania | | |
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Periodical Scholarships by the Stipendium Hungaricum Deadline: 15 January 2026
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| Overview of Bilateral Research and Innovation Cooperation Between the Western Balkans and EU Member States | | |
| | University of Belgrade Cooperation Agreements 2024 | | |
| | Decision Document on Co-funding of Serbian-Hungarian Joint Research Projects (2024-2026) | | |
| | University of Montenegro Brochure | | |
| | General Information about the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme in Kosovo (MoU 2024-2026) | | |
| | Joint Commission for Scientific and Technological Cooperation Between Austria and Bosnia and Herzegovina | | |
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Updates from the Region
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| News | | Take Part in UNIDO’s Regional Survey on Industry 4.0 and the Circular Economy | | |
| | Implementing the Western Balkans Agenda – Monitoring Cards Published by POLICY ANSWERS (July 2025) | | |
| | POLICY ANSWERS Peer Learning Webinar: Gender Equality Plan (GEP) Development | | |
| | European Innovation Scoreboard 2025 Released | | |
| | Call for Applications: “100 Best Circular Practices” from the Western Balkans | | |
| | Help us Improve the Western Balkans Info Hub! | | |
| | Enhancing Radiological Data Exchange and Strengthening Cooperation in Nuclear Safety between the EU and the Western Balkans | | |
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| Calls | Mapping Deep-Tech and Green-Tech Manufacturing Potential in the Western Balkans Deadline: 8 September 2025
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| Regional Online Matchmaking Platform for Research & Innovation Infrastructures Deadline: 8 September 2025
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| Apply for Circular Economy Awards 2025 Deadline: 10 September 2025
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| Production Grants for Independent Media in the Western Balkans – Second Call Deadline: 18 September 2025
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| Apply Now for the WSA Young Innovators Award 2025 Deadline: 31 October 2025
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| Call for Applications: EIT InfraBooster 2025 Deadline: 7 December 2025
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| EUREKA Open Call for Network Projects Applications Deadline: 31 December 2025
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Events
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| RCC: Workshops on Knowledge Transfer Financial Instruments 9 September 2025 | | |
| | Western Balkan Youth Forum 2025 in Pristina 16 - 19 September 2025 | | |
| | Connect2Slovenia International Matchmaking Event for smart industry and other sectors 18 September 2025, Celje | | |
| | South East European Software Testing Conference Sofia SEETEST 2025 25 - 26 September 2025, Sofia | | |
| | Call for Participation in the 6th International Conference “Society and Politics” 25 - 26 September 2025, Banja Luka | | |
| | Preserving Cultural Heritage in Times of Climate Change: 1st STECCI Conference 25 - 27 September 2025, Vienna and online | | |
| | 23rd International Youth Conference 2025 25 - 29 September 2025, Krusevo | | |
| | European Researchers’ Night 2025 26 September 2025 | | |
| | Workshop for Newcomers in Co-funded European Partnerships 29 - 30 September 2025, Rome | | |
| | 6th Biannual Conference of the Western Balkans Evaluation Network 2025: Strengthening Evaluation Frameworks: Development, Policy, and Practice 17 - 18 October 2025, Sarajevo | | |
| | Ministerial Meeting of the Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation 20 - 21 October 2025, Podgorica | | |
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| POLICY ANSWERS Policy Brief: Western Balkans Monitoring and Reporting Challenges and Key Takeaways | | |
| | ERA Country Reports 2024 | | |
| | IGNITA initiative: Enhancing Western Balkans Participation in Horizon Europe and Framework Programme 10 | | |
| | Ignita initiative Working Paper: Policy Measures Related to Mobility-Driven Research & Innovation in the New Growth Plan for the Western Balkans | | |
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| News | | Albania Joins the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking | | |
| | Agricultural University of Tirana-University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences launch AUT-BOKU Strategy 2030 | | |
| | University of Tirana’s Bilateral Agreements with International Institutions | | |
| | Austria–Albania Partnership Boosts Scientific and Technological Exchange | | |
| | Hungary Offers Scholarship Opportunities for Albanian Students | | |
| | Germany and Albania: Bilateral Relations | | |
| | Bilateral Agreements Between the Czech Republic and Republic of Albania | | |
| | POLICY ANSWERS Fellowship: NASRI Representative Explores Strategic R&I Collaboration in Austria | | |
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| Calls | Open Call: Eureka Network LinkUp 2025 Deadline: 10 September 2025
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| Albanian Diaspora Mentorship Programme Deadline: 31 December 2025
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| European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Country Factsheets 2024 | | |
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| Living Danube Challenge registrations are now open | | |
| | International Bilateral Agreements of the University of Sarajevo | | |
| | Hungary Offers Scholarships to Students from Bosnia and Herzegovina Through Bilateral Agreement | | |
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Calls
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Pre-Announcement: Third Call for Proposals – Danube Region Programme Deadline: 15 December 2025
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| 6th Biannual Conference of the Western Balkans Evaluation Network 2025: Strengthening Evaluation Frameworks: Development, Policy, and Practice 17 - 18 October 2025, Sarajevo | | |
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| Agreement Between Austria and Bosnia and Herzegovina on Scientific and Technological Cooperation | | |
| | European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Country Factsheets 2024 | | |
| | Joint Commission for Scientific and Technological Cooperation Between Austria and Bosnia and Herzegovina | | |
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| Bilateral Agreements of the University of Prishtina | | |
| | University of Prishtina and Gazi University Sign Cooperation Agreement | | |
| | Economic Forum of Poland and Kosovo in 2022 | | |
| | Hungary and Kosovo Strengthen Ties at Second Joint Economic Commission Session | | |
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Calls
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Grant Scheme to Support Kosovo’s Participation in Horizon Europe Deadline: 31 May 2027
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| General Information about the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme in Kosovo (MoU 2024-2026) | | |
| | POLICY ANSWERS Brief: Kosovo in the Digital Agenda of the Western Balkans | | |
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News
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| Living Danube Challenge registrations are now open | | |
| | Bilateral Agreements of Montenegro | | |
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Calls
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Open Call: Eureka Network LinkUp 2025 Deadline: 10 September 2025
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| Public Call for Applications for Training on the Implementation of Circular Economy Principles in Montenegro Deadline: 11 September 2025
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| Innovation Fund Montenegro: Call for Innovation Vouchers Deadline: 1 December 2025
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| Montenegro Supports EIT Partnerships Through Horizon Europe 2025 Call Deadline: 5 December 2025
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| Pre-Announcement: Third Call for Proposals – Danube Region Programme Deadline: 15 December 2025
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Events
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| Workshop on CBAM and ESG Compliance: From Carbon Footprint Accounting to Sustainable Business Strategy 16 - 17 September 2025, Podgorica | | |
| | Circular Solutions in Practice: Capacity Building for the Public Sector and Civil Society 18 - 19 September 2025, Podgorica | | |
| | Closing the Circle in Tourism: Approaches to Circular Economy 30 September - 1 October 2025, Podgorica | | |
| | Circular Agriculture: Closing the Loop from Farm to Market 2 - 3 October 2025, Podgorica | | |
| | Investment Conference - Smart Growth, Green Future: Accelerating Investment in Montenegro 14 - 15 October 2025, Luštica Bay | | |
| | Public ScienceBusiness conference: From knowledge to impact: Nurturing research and innovation in South-East Europe together with the EU 21 October 2025, Podgorica | | |
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Resources
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| European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Country Factsheets 2024 | | |
| | University of Montenegro Brochure | | |
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| North Macedonia's Fund for Innovation and Technology Development (FITD) to Cease Operations, Paving the Way for New Agency INOVA | | |
| | Scholarship Opportunities in Slovakia for Students from North Macedonia | | |
| | Bilateral Agreements of North Macedonia in Education | | |
| | Stipendium Hungaricum Offers Opportunities for Students from North Macedonia in Hungary | | |
| | Cultural and Scientific Cooperations Between France and North Macedonia | | |
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| 23rd International Youth Conference 2025 25 - 29 September 2025, Krusevo | | |
| | International Scientific Conference: Sustainable Development for Sustainable Future 9 - 10 October 2025, Skopje | | |
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| European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Country Factsheets 2024 | | |
| | TvinTek Konekt 2025 Communiqué: Advancing Innovation, Technology Transfer and Collaboration for a Resilient Ecosystem | | |
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| Living Danube Challenge registrations are now open | | |
| | Bilateral Agreements of Cooperation at the University of Belgrade | | |
| | French–Serbian Programme “Pavle Savić” | | |
| | Italy–Serbia Business Forum in Belgrade | | |
| | Serbia Participates in Hungary’s Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme | | |
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Calls
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Open Call: Eureka Network LinkUp 2025 Deadline: 10 September 2025
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| Pre-Announcement: Third Call for Proposals – Danube Region Programme Deadline: 15 December 2025
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| International Symposium on Operational Research – SYM-OP-IS 7 - 10 September 2025, Belgrade | | |
| | Emerging Researchers' Conference (ECER) 2025 9 - 12 September 2025, Belgrade | | |
| | International Scientific Conference: Sustainable Development for Sustainable Future 9 - 10 October 2025, Skopje | | |
| | EXPO 2027 Belgrade: Play for Humanity - Sport and Music for All 15 May - 15 August 2027, Belgrade | | |
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Resources
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| University of Belgrade Cooperation Agreements 2024 | | |
| | Decision Document on Co-funding of Serbian-Hungarian Joint Research Projects (2024-2026) | | |
| | European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Country Factsheets 2024 | | |
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Other Highlights
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| Living Danube Challenge registrations are now open | | |
| | What is Planned for Horizon Europe 2028-2034 and other Programmes? | | |
| | European Innovation Scoreboard 2025 Released | | |
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Calls
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Open Call: Eureka Network LinkUp 2025 Deadline: 10 September 2025
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| European Innovation Council: EIC Transition 2025 Deadline: 17 September 2025
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| Apply Now for the WSA Young Innovators Award 2025 Deadline: 31 October 2025
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| Pre-Announcement: Third Call for Proposals – Danube Region Programme Deadline: 15 December 2025
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| European Innovation Council: EIC STEP Scale Up Deadline: 16 December 2025
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| Call for Experts in Evaluation of Territorial Cooperation Projects Proposals IPA-ADRION Deadline: 16 December 2025
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| Deeptech Giga Hack 2025 12 - 14 September 2025, Chisinau | | |
| | EARTO Webinar on the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) 15 September 2025 | | |
| | European Research and Innovation Days 2025 16 - 17 September 2025, Brussels | | |
| | Connect2Slovenia International Matchmaking Event for smart industry and other sectors 18 September 2025, Celje | | |
| | ENRIO Congress 2025: Research Integrity, Power Dynamics and Safe Institutional Culture 22 - 24 September 2025, Ljubljana | | |
| | Macro-regional & Sea Basin Strategies Days 2025 24 - 25 September 2025, Brussels | | |
| | South East European Software Testing Conference Sofia SEETEST 2025 25 - 26 September 2025, Sofia | | |
| | European Researchers’ Night 2025 26 September 2025 | | |
| | International Scientific Conference: Sustainable Development for Sustainable Future 9 - 10 October 2025, Skopje | | |
| | EARTO Webinar on the European Research Area (ERA) 9 October 2025 | | |
| | 3rd International Danube Cup 2025 Conference on Entrepreneurship Research 10 - 11 October 2025, Györ | | |
| | European Week of Regions and Cities 2025 13 - 15 October 2025, Brussels | | |
| | EARTO Webinar on Widening policy and EP ITRE Task Force on Widening 16 October 2025 | | |
| | Public ScienceBusiness conference: From knowledge to impact: Nurturing research and innovation in South-East Europe together with the EU 21 October 2025, Podgorica | | |
| | Conference on Cultural Heritage and New Technologies 2025 3 - 5 November 2025, Vienna | | |
| | AI in Science Conference 2025 3 - 4 November 2025, Copenhagen | | |
| | Advancing Strategic Competitiveness & European Innovation in Deep Tech Conference 25 - 26 November 2025, Copenhagen | | |
| | Science Diplomacy - Bridging Divides in a Fragmented World 17 - 18 December 2025, Copenhagen | | |
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| Agreement Between Austria and Bosnia and Herzegovina on Scientific and Technological Cooperation | | |
| | European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Country Factsheets 2024 | | |
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Organisations
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| Agency for Innovation Activity, Scientific and Technological Development and Entrepreneurship (INOVA) | | |
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The Western Balkans Information Hub acts as a source of high-quality targeted Information on research, technology and innovation but also education, culture, youth and sports in, with and for the Western Balkans. It is supported by the project POLICY ANSWERS, funded by the Horizon Europe programme - Grant Agreement no. 101058873, and coordinated by Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI)
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*Kosovo This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.
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