Support for R&I policy making in the Western Balkans

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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The "Support for R&I policy making in the Western Balkans" program under Horizon Europe aims to significantly enhance research and innovation capacities, foster structural changes, and integrate Western Balkan countries more closely with EU priorities. It provides targeted support to improve R&I systems, policy making, and participation in European funding programs by pooling resources and promoting cross-border collaboration. This initiative is distinct in its comprehensive approach to policy coordination across R&I, education, culture, youth, and sport.

Who is Funded for R&I Policy Support

This section details the entities eligible for funding under the "Support for R&I Policy Making in the Western Balkans" program, outlining the specific geographic focus and the strategic objectives guiding the allocation of funds. The program primarily targets a broad range of stakeholders within the Western Balkans, aiming to enhance their research and innovation capabilities and align them with European standards and initiatives.

What is Funded in Western Balkan R&I

This section outlines the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities supported by the "Support for R&I Policy Making in the Western Balkans" program. It clarifies what costs are eligible and at what stage of development projects should be to qualify for funding, with an emphasis on systemic and capacity-building initiatives.

Type and Scope of R&I Funding

This section details the financial framework of the "Support for R&I Policy Making in the Western Balkans" program, specifying the type of financial instrument used, the allocated funding amounts, and the expected project durations. The program provides substantial grant funding to drive comprehensive policy and capacity-building initiatives.

Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries under the "Support for R&I Policy Making in the Western Balkans" program. It highlights general admissibility criteria, rules for consortia, and references to overarching legal and financial guidelines that govern participation and project execution.

Application Procedure for Western Balkans R&I

This section outlines the application procedure for the "Support for R&I Policy Making in the Western Balkans" program, detailing where to find necessary forms and guides, and how the evaluation and award processes are structured.

This section identifies the core legal and regulatory framework underpinning the "Support for R&I Policy Making in the Western Balkans" program, highlighting the foundational documents and key regulations that govern its implementation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

5,000,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Western Balkans

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training, Creative Industries, Information and Communication Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

All actors in the R&I system in widening countries, including individual researchers, higher education institutions, National Contact Points (NCPs), businesses, government entities, and regional actors.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Policy Development, Implementation, Capacity Building, Applied Research, Experimental Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

Unknown

Additional Partners:

INTERSPREAD GMBH, Norway Innovation Network, AD Plastik d.d., Notitia, NEVIANA BOUMBAROVA, Krie Design Ltd, Nordic Horizon Institute AB, ASOCIATIA DE STANDARDIZARE DIN ROMANIA, CHERKA TROVA, EU DIASPORA COUNCIL, F6S NETWORK IRELAND LIMITED, TURISTICKA ZAJEDNICA ZAGREBACKE ZUPANIJE, Informatics360, MINDS & SPARKS GMBH, AB Corporation, C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER, ORGANIZACIJA ZA POSTOVANJE I BRIGU O ZIVOTINJAMA - ORCA, GRANT GARANT SRO, Flow Analysis and Simulation Team, NORDIC DIASPORA FORUM, HAPTIC R&D CONSULTING SRL

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