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Conference
7th PROFEEDBACK Conference Call in Tirana
1 October 2024| Tirana, Albania
Profeedback together with the Hydrowater Albania and the University of New York Tirana announced the launch of the call for […]
Conference
Business Forum: 10 Years Berlin Process – The Western Balkans as an Economic Area on the Way to the EU
24 September 2024| Berlin, Germany
The event will take place on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm (Admission from 8:00 am) […]
Conference
Mediterranean Coast and Macro-Regional Strategies Week 2024
16 – 20 September 2024| Izola and Portorož, Slovenia
Ninth edition of the Mediterranean Coast and Macro-Regional Strategies Week, will be held on-site in Izola and Portorož, Slovenia, from 16 […]
Conference
7th European Climate Change Adapatation (ECCA) conference 2025
16 – 18 June 2025| Rimini, Italy
On 16-18 June 2025 the MAGICA project and JPI Climate organise the 7th edition of the European Climate Change Adaptation […]
Conference
POLICY ANSWERS event “Advancing Study Programs and Curricula with Contents of Green Agenda, Digitalisation and Research & Innovation at Universities in Kosovo”
3 July 2024| Pristina, Kosovo
Riinvest is organising an event on 3 July 2024, at the Sirius Hotel in Pristina in the frame of the […]
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Advancement of support for the development of innovation in Kosovo: Riinvest Round Table
25 June 2024| Kosovo
Riinvest Institute organises a round table discussion on the topic of advancement of support for the development of innovation in […]
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International Student Scientific Conference 2024 in Tirana
24 October 2024| Tirana, Albania
The University of Tirana, in collaboration with the University of Pristina and the University of Tetova, invites students and young […]
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Pristina International Summer University 2024
8 – 19 July 2024| Pristina, Kosovo
The University of Prishtina is announcing the open call for students interested in taking part in the PISU 2023, 24th […]
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International Student Scientific Conference 2024 in Tirana
24 October 2024| Tirana, Albania
The University of Tirana, in collaboration with the University of Pristina and the University of Tetova, invites students and young […]
Conference
Pristina International Summer University 2024
8 – 19 July 2024| Pristina, Kosovo
The University of Prishtina is announcing the open call for students interested in taking part in the PISU 2023, 24th […]
Conference
COWEB International Workshop
3 – 5 July 2024
PROMOTING AND FACILITATING COLLABORATIVE VIRTUAL INTERNATIONAL LEARNING IN THE WESTERN BALKANS’ HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS On 3-5 July, the COWEB project […]
Conference
15th Days of BHAAAS in Sarajevo
1 January 1970| Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Bosnian-Herzegovinian-American Academy of Arts and Sciences is hosting two events focusing on current topics in construction as part of […]
Conference
Initiating Sustainable Changes in Your Company through Green Transformation – 3rd POLICY ANSWERS Workshop in Čačak
31 May 2024| Čačak , Serbia
We are pleased to inform you about the upcoming event within the framework of the POLICY ANSWERS project, implemented under […]
Conference
Initiating Sustainable Changes in Your Company through Green Transformation – 2nd POLICY ANSWERS Workshop in Kruševac
24 May 2024| Kruševac , Serbia
We are pleased to inform you about the upcoming event within the framework of the POLICY ANSWERS project, implemented under […]
Conference
Smart Specialisation Strategies Supporting Mediterranean Green and Just Transition
28 – 29 May 2024| Barcelona, Spain
The innovation camp, organised by the Interreg Euro-MED 2021-2027 Dialogue4Innovation project, will focus on the role of Smart specialisation strategies […]
Conference
Applications Open for Summer School for Students and Researchers Knowledgeable About the Danube Region
16 – 22 July 2024| Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
DRC is looking for BA, MA, and PhD level scientists interested in the developments of the countries of Central, Eastern, […]
Conference
7th PROFEEDBACK Conference Call in Tirana
1 October 2024| Tirana, Albania
Profeedback together with the Hydrowater Albania and the University of New York Tirana announced the launch of the call for […]
Conference
Business Forum: 10 Years Berlin Process – The Western Balkans as an Economic Area on the Way to the EU
24 September 2024| Berlin, Germany
The event will take place on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm (Admission from 8:00 am) […]
Conference
Mediterranean Coast and Macro-Regional Strategies Week 2024
16 – 20 September 2024| Izola and Portorož, Slovenia
Ninth edition of the Mediterranean Coast and Macro-Regional Strategies Week, will be held on-site in Izola and Portorož, Slovenia, from 16 […]
Conference
7th European Climate Change Adapatation (ECCA) conference 2025
16 – 18 June 2025| Rimini, Italy
On 16-18 June 2025 the MAGICA project and JPI Climate organise the 7th edition of the European Climate Change Adaptation […]
Conference
POLICY ANSWERS event “Advancing Study Programs and Curricula with Contents of Green Agenda, Digitalisation and Research & Innovation at Universities in Kosovo”
3 July 2024| Pristina, Kosovo
Riinvest is organising an event on 3 July 2024, at the Sirius Hotel in Pristina in the frame of the […]
Conference
Advancement of support for the development of innovation in Kosovo: Riinvest Round Table
25 June 2024| Kosovo
Riinvest Institute organises a round table discussion on the topic of advancement of support for the development of innovation in […]
Conference
Riinvest Institute conference: Activating the Sources of Economic Growth
15 – 17 May 2025| Pristina, Kosovo
As part of the 30th anniversary celebrations, Riinvest Institute is organising an international conference titled ‘Activating the Sources of Economic […]
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Public ScienceBusiness event in Skopje: The role of Southeast Europe in the European Research and Innovation Area – How to maintain, build, and interconnect the research and innovation infrastructures?
1 October 2024| Skopje, North Macedonia
The conference, to be held this autumn at Ss. Cyril and Method University, will highlight the opportunities to strengthen the […]
Conference
POLICY ANSWERS Webinar: Challenges and Opportunities for the Mission-oriented Implementation of Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Cities
18 July 2024
18 July 2024 at 15:00 CET Currently, there are significant differences in the level of understanding mission-based set-up and implementation […]
Conference
POLICY ANSWERS Webinar: Innovating the Food System, Status and Future Opportunities of European Partnerships for the Western Balkans
27 June 2024
The recording is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5OLMe1JFsQ EIT Food is a community that has come together to respond to the biggest […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
AI Data Robotics Association (ADRA) Partnership Information Day and Brokerage Event 2024 (Horizon Europe Cluster 4, Digital Europe programme and EIC Accelerator)
17 April 2024| Brussels, Belgium
ADRA, alongside the European Commission and Ideal-ist the network of National Contact Points for ICT research, invites to participate to an […]
Conference
International Workshop on Promoting AI-Supported Eco-Activism in the Western Balkans
26 – 27 September 2024| Prilep, North Macedonia
The “International Workshop on Promoting AI-Supported Eco-Activism in the Western Balkans” takes place 26-27 September 2024 in Prilep, North Macedonia. […]
Conference
COST Call 2024 Info Day – Montenegro
9 April 2024| Podgorica, Montenegro
On 9 April 2024 COST is organising an Info Day in Podgorica, Montenegro. The aim of this session is to […]
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European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) 2024
26 – 28 June 2024| Valencia
The 11th edition of the European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) is hosted by the City of Valencia (distinguished as the […]
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Online b2match Meeting for Innovative Companies: FINNOvation MeetEENg
16 May 2024
The project FINNOvation meetEENg organises an online b2b matchmaking event on 16 May 2024 (10.00-11.30 CET) for companies with a […]
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Research and Innovation Week 2024
20 – 21 March 2024| Brussels & Online
The Research and Innovation Week (R&I Week) is the 2024 European Commission’s flagship event on research and innovation which will […]
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Horizon Europe Cluster 1 Online Info Day
28 May 2024
This short information session aims to inform (potential) applicants about 3 new topics that have been added to the Cluster […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
Call info day: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks 2024
7 June 2024
The information event for the MSCA-DN-2024 call for proposals takes place on 7 June 2024 (9.30-12.30 CET). The information event […]
Conference
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 […]
Conference
AI Data Robotics Association (ADRA) Partnership Information Day and Brokerage Event 2024 (Horizon Europe Cluster 4, Digital Europe programme and EIC Accelerator)
17 April 2024| Brussels, Belgium
ADRA, alongside the European Commission and Ideal-ist the network of National Contact Points for ICT research, invites to participate to an […]
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EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative Info Session March 2024
3 April 2024
An info event takes place on 3 April 2024 at 14.00 online in relation to the Deep Tech Talent Initiative […]
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COST Call 2024 Info Day – Montenegro
9 April 2024| Podgorica, Montenegro
On 9 April 2024 COST is organising an Info Day in Podgorica, Montenegro. The aim of this session is to […]
Conference
Circular Biobased-Economy (CBE) Joint Undertaking (JU) Info Day Call 2024 – incl. travel grants
23 April 2024| Brussels and online
The Info Day take place on 23 April 2024 and is implemented as an in-person event (Charlemagne building, Brussels, Belgium) […]
Conference
Smart Specialisation Strategies Supporting Mediterranean Green and Just Transition
28 – 29 May 2024| Barcelona, Spain
The innovation camp, organised by the Interreg Euro-MED 2021-2027 Dialogue4Innovation project, will focus on the role of Smart specialisation strategies […]
Conference
Delivering the European Green Deal – towards a coherent and integrated EU ocean policy framework for offshore renewable wind energy and biodiversity
16 May 2024| Online, Online
Date: 16 May 2024 Type of event: Roundtable debate, Zoom event The European Green Deal (EGD) brings forth a comprehensive […]
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European Citizens Hackathon for Climate
1 January 1970
This action invites citizens and researchers across Europe to join forces to develop new solutions for the climate. It supports […]
Conference
World IP Day 2024 at UNSA
26 April 2024| Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The University of Sarajevo (UNSA) is hosting a World IP Day celebration on 26 April 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to […]
Conference
New European Bauhaus Festival Satellite event in Sarajevo: VUCKO THE ARCHITECT- Reconnecting with Sarajevo’s Olympian spirit
20 April 2024| Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The NEB Festival event in Sarajevo, VUČKO the ARCHITECT captures the ideas, actions and visions of sustainable living and urban […]
Conference
Info session – AI topics under the Digital Europe Programme
18 March 2024| Online
Potential applicants can participate in an online information session on March 18, from 11:00 to 13:00 (Brussels time). The EU […]
Conference
Online meeting dedicated to the Green ERA-Hub initiative for the widening to Western Balkan countries
7 February 2024| Online
The Green ERA-Hub initiative invites stakeholders from the Western Balkans to participate on an online meeting dedicated to the widening […]
Conference
ReMaT – research management training for Early Career Researchers (Registration fee)
19 – 20 February 2024| Other
ReMaT is especially tailored to meet the needs of early-stage researchers especially from the 2nd year of PhD studies onwards, […]
Publications & Documents
Links
Themes
Macro-Regional Strategies
12 July 2024
A ‘Macroregional strategy’ is an integrated framework endorsed by the European Council, supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds, […]
Adriatic-Ionian MacroregionBalkan Mediterranean MacroregionDanube Macroregion
Green Transition
18 March 2024
Europe aims to be among the leaders on the way in a transition towards an economy that gives more to […]
R&I policy making, implementation and support in the Western Balkans
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DALIA is seeking local and regional authorities to apply for its Rivers Revived Call for Associated Regions!![]()
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The project will fund 10 proposals from at least 5 different regions aiming at environmental & economic transformation of the Danube River.![]()
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Apply by 16 October🔗bit.ly/3W9Fhf9
As part of Horizon Europe, MSCA supports doctoral and postdoctoral trainings and collaborative research projects, welcoming participation from the Western Balkans.![]()
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Check out the WB’s Horizon 2020 figures in the factsheet here👉🏻 bit.ly/3LxExvq 📊
Good to see #Albania, #Montenegro, #NorthMacedonia, & #Serbia featured for the first time ever in this year’s @EU_Commission #RuleOfLaw Report.
Including 🇦🇱🇲🇪🇲🇰🇷🇸 along 🇪🇺 Member States will support their #EU accession process & encourage increased focus on Rule of Law reforms.
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