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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 Webinar: EIT Communities as Drivers of EU-Wide R&I Integration
11 December 2025
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Recent Calls
Events
Conference
Second National AI Conference “AI DIRECTLY: Montenegro in the Age of AI Challenges”
3 December 2025| Podgorica, Montenegro
The conference will bring together representatives of the Government, the business community, academia, innovative companies and the media to discuss […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
POLICY ANSWERS Webinar: EIT Communities as Drivers of EU-Wide R&I Integration
11 December 2025
The aim of the Monthly POLICY ANSWERS Webinars is to stimulate strategic conversation on Aligning priorities in the Western Balkans […]
Conference
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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Horizon Europe Info Days on WIDENING calls in the WIDERA Work Programme 2026-27
22 January 2026| online
This info day informs interested applicants about the Widening calls in the WIDERA Work Programme 2026-2027, Destination “Improved access to […]
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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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Region’s First Startup Revolution AI Summit
27 – 30 November 2025| Skopje, North Macedonia
The Region’s First Startup Revolution AI Summit is a pioneering gathering dedicated to exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming startups, […]
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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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
Virtual Media Workshop to Strengthen Reporting on Environmental Threats and Solutions in the Western Balkans
28 – 29 January 2026
Earth Journalism Networl (EJN) is organising a two-day virtual workshop on 28–29 January 2026 for journalists from the Western Balkans […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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, […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
WE.Circular Online Training Programme for Women Entrepreneurs
15 September 2025| online
The WE.Circular project is launching a free online training programme tailored to support women entrepreneurs across the Danube Region in building smart, […]
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Second National AI Conference “AI DIRECTLY: Montenegro in the Age of AI Challenges”
3 December 2025| Podgorica, Montenegro
The conference will bring together representatives of the Government, the business community, academia, innovative companies and the media to discuss […]
Conference
Region’s First Startup Revolution AI Summit
27 – 30 November 2025| Skopje, North Macedonia
The Region’s First Startup Revolution AI Summit is a pioneering gathering dedicated to exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming startups, […]
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Fostering New Avenues of Innovation and Growth
2 December 2025| Brussels, Belgium
Smart Specialisation Strategies in the EU Enlargement Process During the last decade, Smart Specialisation has become one of the core […]
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Harvesting Innovation with EIT Manufacturing: Transforming Albania’s Manufacturing Landscape
19 November 2025| Albania
An event dedicated to strengthening industrial competitiveness and accelerating sustainable manufacturing in Albania takes place under the theme “Harvesting Innovation […]
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Productivity, Innovation and the Use of AI
28 November 2025| Brussels and online
The Annual Research Conference was set up to bring insights from the latest academic research to the European Commission and to foster dialogue […]
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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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From Knowledge to Impact: Shaping Europe’s Next Innovation Wave
13 November 2025| Brussels and online
The event on 13 November 2025 (9:30 – 15:30) builds on the recent advances to drive knowledge valorisation, supported by […]
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European Young Innovators Festival in Graz
26 – 28 November 2025| Graz, Austria
The European Young Innovators Festival will return to Graz on 26-28 November 2025. For the last last ten years, the […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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. […]
Conference
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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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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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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Horizons of Innovations Forum 2025: EU Research Collaboration Forum
2 December 2025| Novi Sad, Serbia
On 2 December 2025 the Horizon of Innovation Forum takes place in Novi Sad, Serbia at the Science and Technology Park […]
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European Researchers’ Night 2025
26 September 2025
The European Researchers’ Night and Researchers at School offer a glimpse into the fascinating world of science. European Researchers’ Night […]
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NANOBalkans 2025: Nanotech Science Meets Industry
10 – 12 June 2025| Prishtina, Kosovo
The 4th Workshop “NANOTECH SCIENCE MEETS INDUSTRY: Building Collaborations” takes place on 10 June 2025, in Prishtina, Kosovo, as part […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
COST Info Day in Albania 2025
11 November 2025| Tirana, Albania
COST Info Day in Albania will take place on 11 November 2025 at the Maritim Plaza Hotel, Tirana (Jeronim De […]
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Joint Research Centre (JRC) Info Day in Podgorica
22 October 2025| Podgorica, Montenegro
The JRC will organise an info day on 22 October at the Science and Technology Park in Podgorica, in cooperation […]
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Online Info Session: Lump Sum Funding in Horizon Europe
2 October 2025
On 2 October 2025, the European Commission organises an info session (10:00 – 12:00 CEST, Brussels time) on Lump Sum […]
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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 […]
Conference
Riinvest Institute is Hosting a Webinar on Horizon Europe Project Preparation
18 June 2025
Riinvest Institute is hosting the Peer Learning Webinar: Preparing Applications for Horizon Europe Projects. Date: 18 JuneTime: 10:00 AMJoin here: […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
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Presentation of the Report “Emerging Trends in the Western Balkans’ Startup Ecosystem” by the Regional Cooperation Council
20 October 2025| Podgorica, Montenegro
This session marks the official launch of a regional study that explores the evolving dynamics of the start-up ecosystem across […]
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Presentation of European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Actions Building Scientific Networks Between the Region and the EU
21 October 2025| Podgorica, Montenegro
The COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) programme will be highlighted at the Ministerial Meeting of the Western Balkans […]
Conference
JRC Research Infrastructures and their Services Rendered to the Western Balkans
21 October 2025| Podgorica, Montenegro
In the framework of the Ministerial Meeting of the Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation, the Joint Research […]
Conference
European Sustainable Energy Week 2025
10 – 12 June 2025
The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is the biggest annual event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use in Europe […]
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Advancing Mobility-Driven Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans
5 June 2025| Tirana, Albania
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen mobility-driven research and innovation in the Western Balkans, SCiDEV is hosting a roundtable […]
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POLICY ANSWERS: R&I Policy making, Implementation and Support in the Western Balkans
7 November 2025
Fostering the stability and prosperity of the Western Balkans remains a key priority for the EU, especially taking into account […]
Meetings of the Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation
7 November 2025
The Western Balkans Steering Platforms on Culture, Education and Training & Research and Innovation play a central role in stimulating, […]
R&I policy making, implementation and support in the Western Balkans
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