Foster your innovation
The Western Balkans Regional Innovation Academy (RIA) includes textual and multimedia resources in the following areas:
- Funding Innovation
- Innovation Basics
- Managing Innovation
- Gender-related Innovation
It targets anyone who has a stake in managing, promoting and understanding innovation in the region: students, researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, educators, youth workers and other stakeholders.

The resources are grouped into four main categories

Tools
Manuals, guidelines and other materials for anyone who wants to innovate and needs a sound basis or more expertise.
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Insights
In-depth materials for anyone who wants to study more in detail specific innovation-related topics.
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Lectures
Useful resources for those seeking to manage innovation efficiently and effectively.
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Case Studies
Key success stories across the Western Balkans, serving as models to further foster and drive innovation.
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The RIA is curated by the POLICY ANSERTS project, a strategic initiative founded by the European Commission through the Horizon Europe project “R&I POLICY making, implementation and Support in the Western Balkans”. The project focuses on enhancing research and innovation (R&I) policymaking and governance system in the Wstern Balkans, while also addressing aspects of education, culture, youth, and sports. By providing essentaial support to the region’s development, POLICY ANSWERS plays a crucial role in strengthening the Western Balkans’ potential for successful participation in regional and multilateral research and innovation activities.