Western Balkans Info Hub

Information about Research, Technology and Innovation activities in and with the Western Balkans. EU funded project POLICY ANSWERS, GA 101058873.

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POLICY ANSWERS has concluded after four years of supporting R&I policy cooperation in the Western Balkans.

Thank you to all partners, stakeholders and contributors who made this journey possible.

Main achievements:
https://t.co/InA5WZCblV

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This X account will no longer be maintained.
For future updates, please visit the Western Balkans Info Hub and follow us on LinkedIn.

Website:
https://t.co/v6PyYwGcls
LinkedIn:
https://t.co/zu02wTA6tt

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With POLICY ENLARGE, the Info Hub will soon enter a new phase: broader geographical coverage, a redesigned platform, and continued support for information, dialogue and cooperation across the enlargement region.

New chapter:
https://t.co/mVKsXEfAGA

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The work continues through POLICY ENLARGE, the successor Horizon Europe project supporting R&I policy making in the EU enlargement countries.

https://t.co/rhgtRakx6O

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POLICY ANSWERS also leaves behind a strong communication and knowledge-sharing legacy through the Western Balkans Info Hub, newsletters, policy briefs, reports, videos, events and stakeholder networks.

See a summary of the project’s impact:
https://t.co/qJWzLt2igE

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We celebrated the project’s results at the POLICY ANSWERS Final Event in Tirana, reflecting on lessons learned and pathways for stronger Western Balkans participation in the European Research Area.
Final event:

https://t.co/ay5XxhPrmB

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

In a meeting with Andjela Jaksic Stojanovic, Minister of Education, Science and Innovation; and Maida Gorcevic, Minister of European Affairs, I welcomed Montenegro’s progress in accession negotiations and expressed hope that the remaining open chapters can be closed soon.

[Signe Ratso @ratsosi]

👉 Today, kicking-off the #WesternBalkans R&I Ministerial Meeting, we celebrate the power of connecting academia with entrepreneurship, and the impact of our collaboration
Proud to open the #Innovators Ceremony 2025 in Podgorica together with @josattler
#EUResearchArea #HorizonEU

[Johann Sattler @josattler]

Happy to open Western Balkans Ministerial Meeting on Research & Innovation in #Podgorica 🇲🇪 and award the most innovative projects! 💡 From agri-tech to health & marine breakthroughs, the region proves its contribution to Europe’s scientific excellence . @EUScienceInnov 🇪🇺

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

Today at the Western Balkans Research & Innovation Ministerial, we set a course for stronger cooperation.

We are building the foundations for sustainable growth by investing in skills, AI, and smart specialisation strategies.

🔗https://t.co/RWQdtNHAUu

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We’re now focusing our audience on LinkedIn and we would like you to be part of it. Our community is growing fast, with over 5,000 professionals.

Follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about the latest calls, events and news in the Western Balkans: https://t.co/DEElM8ggii

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📢 Nevena Radomirović is presenting ElevenEs in Serbia and its groundbreaking work in lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic battery cells.

ElevenEs is the first European manufacturer of LFP prismatic cells outside of China, setting new standards for sustainable energy storage.

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Just started in Podgorica!

The POLICY ANSWERS Workshop on Technology-Oriented Research Infrastructures: Opportunities for the Western Balkans is now underway!

🎥 Watch the live stream here ➡️ https://t.co/ov6af7vn4H

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‼️We’re happy to announce the 12 selected initiatives of the Western Balkans R&I Youth Awards‼️

🔜Next stop: Skopje, 29 May, where the finalists will pitch their ideas to a distinguished jury—and the winners will be announced.

Check them out here: https://t.co/ew2FTMv7dO

[Sanja Damjanovic @sdamjano]

Workshop on Technology-Oriented Research Infrastructures is coming to Podgorica!
📅 13 May 2025
We’re introducing our outstanding speakers. First up: Nevena Radomirovic of ElevenEs 🔋 - building
1 GWh battery plant in Serbia.
Register now: https://t.co/IGjJvluW0b
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📝 Call for Investigative Journalists! BIRN is offering grants of EUR 1,400 and mentoring support for journalists to produce impactful investigative stories across EU and aspiring EU countries.

⏳ 20 grants available
🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/H94458zy4n

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🚀 The Western Balkans R&I Youth Awards call is now officially closed! A big thank you to everyone who applied!

📩 Stay tuned for the next steps, and don’t forget to check both your inbox and spam folder for any updates.

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🔔 24 HOURS LEFT to apply for the Western Balkans R&I Youth Awards!

This is your chance to:
🏆 Win up to EUR 8,000
🌟 Be one of six winners (1 per WB economy)
🤝 Network with innovators, educators & policymakers at a live event in Skopje

📍 Apply: https://t.co/rbVcPiAFNj

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What makes Technology-Oriented Research Infrastructures a key driver for economic growth and youth-led innovation in the WB?

Join us in Montenegro for an inspiring discussion on the future of European Technology Infrastructures.

Register now: https://t.co/aICNDnGUKu

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📣 4 DAYS LEFT to apply! Are you leading an initiative that involved youth in research & innovation in the Western Balkans between 2020–2024? 🧠

Now’s your chance to win up to EUR 8,000 and inspire the next generation.

Learn more and apply here🔗 https://t.co/vfWdwuj0wJ