Innovation Eco-System in the Cross-Border Area
Overall Objective
The project aims to increase competitiveness and trade in the cross-border area, by facilitating the transfer of know-how technologies among start-ups and SMEs.
Activities
- Research on the innovation potential and on the application of national innovation strategies
- Establishment of a cross-border and cross-sector innovation platform
- Launching pilot innovation hubs within universities
- Capacity building for innovation stakeholders
- Promotion of an innovation eco-system between North Macedonia and Albania
Expected Results
- Developed cross-sector innovation platform for the transfer of know-how and technologies among start-ups and SMEs
- Enhanced capacity of innovation stakeholders to create an effective innovation eco-system in the cross-border area with two innovation hubs
- Increased competitiveness of start-ups and SMEs in the cross-border area
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OVERVIEW
Albania and North Macedonia
Korçë, Ohrid
Project Value: 389,028.69 €
Completed
Inclusive growth, private sector engagement
European Union
Implementing Partners: EuroPartners Development, National Agency of Scientific Research and Innovation (ARTI), Fund for Innovations and Technology Development (FITD), National Centre for Development of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Learning (NCDIEL)
EU Contribution: 330,674.38 €
IPA II