Innovation Eco-System in the Cross-Border Area

07.07.2022

Summary of the Project

This project aimed to establish an innovation support infrastructure for the transfer of know-how technologies among start-ups and SMEs in the cross-border areas between North Macedonia and Albania. The main purpose of the proposed action was to help establish, within the existing educational and business context, an innovative eco-system of SMEs and start-ups.

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
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