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SUMMARY:FINNO 2026 – EEN Access to Finance Forum
DESCRIPTION:FINNO 2026 – EEN Access to Finance Forum\n\nWe are pleased to bring together EEN partners\, SMEs\, investors\, financial institutions and innovation stakeholders from the Western Balkans and the EU for three days of focused discussions\, expert insights and high-quality networking at FINNO 2026. \nThis year’s forum will feature keynote speakers\, panel discussions and practical sessions addressing access to finance for SMEs\, including European and international financing instruments\, venture capital\, business angels\, investment readiness and financing innovation and digitalisation. \nWhether you are looking to secure financing\, connect with investors\, understand funding instruments\, or build cross-border partnerships\, FINNO 2026 provides a practical and results-oriented platform. \nJoin us to explore concrete financing opportunities\, engage in targeted B2B and B2F meetings\, and exchange experiences with peers and experts from across the region. \nRegister now and be part of FINNO 2026 – EEN Access to Finance Forum. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Topics\n\nKey Topics addressed: \n\n\nAccess to finance for SMEs in the Western Balkans \n\n\nEuropean and international financing instruments (EU\, IFIs\, development banks) \n\n\nVenture capital\, business angels and alternative finance \n\n\nInvestment readiness and bankable project development \n\n\nFinancing digitalisation\, innovation and Industry 4.0 solutions \n\n\nBridging policy\, finance and SME needs through trusted intermediaries \n\n\nCross-border cooperation and regional investment opportunitiesSee you at FINNO 2026 Regional Conference! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do participants benefit from attending FINNO 2026 – EEN Access to Finance Forum?\n\nNetworking opportunities: The event provides a great opportunity to meet and connect with like-minded individuals\, as well as experts in your field. You can make valuable connections that can help you grow your career or business. \nKnowledge sharing: The event features expert speakers who share their insights and knowledge on a particular topic. This can provide attendees with new ideas\, perspectives\, and strategies that they can apply to their work or personal life. \nInspiration: Attending the event can be inspiring\, providing participants with new ideas and motivation to achieve their goals. \nStay up-to-date with industry trends: The event showcases the latest products\, services\, innovations and trends in a particular industry or field. By attending it\, participants can stay informed about what’s new and what’s on the horizon. \nBuild brand awareness: If you’re a business owner or entrepreneur\, attending the event can be a great way to build brand awareness and connect with potential customers or clients. \nCareer development: The event also provides opportunities for career development\, such as meeting with recruiters\, or participating in mentoring sessions. \nAccess to experts and thought leaders: The event features expert speakers and thought leaders who are at the forefront of their field. By attending it\, participants can gain access to these individuals and learn from their experiences and insights. \nExplore new products and services: The event showcases new products and services that are relevant to the industry or field. By attending it\, participants can learn about these products and services\, as well as compare and evaluate them. \nCollaborate with others: The event is a great opportunity to collaborate with others in your field or industry. Participants can meet potential partners\, collaborators\, or even competitors and share ideas and insights. \nHave fun: Lastly\, the event will be a lot of fun! It offers a chance to get out of the office or home\, socialize with others\, and enjoy new experiences. Attending it can be a great way to break up the routine and do something different and exciting. \nREGISTER\n\nAGENDA\nTuesday\, 17 March 2026\n\n\n17:00–18:00 – Warm-up EEN Panel (Open Session): What Is Missing in the Regional Access to Finance Ecosystem? \n\n\n19:00–20:00 – EEN Coordinators Meeting (Closed Session) \n\n\n\nWednesday\, 18 March 2026\n\n\n09:00–10:00 – Registration & Networking Coffee \n\n\n10:00–10:20 – Opening Remarks \n\n\nWelcome address \n\n\nObjectives of FINNO 2026 \n\n\n“Why Access to Finance\, why now\, why regional” \n\n\n\n\n10:20–11:05 – Keynote Address \n\n\n11:05–12:15 – Panel 1: Access to Finance – Instruments Available for SMEs Today \n\n\n12:15–12:35 – Coffee Break & B2B / B2F Meetings \n\n\nIndividual 15-minute B2B slots also running during this time \n\n\n\n\n12:35–13:45 – Panel 2: Innovation & Growth Finance – From Idea to Scale \n\n\n13:35–15:00 – Networking Lunch \n\n\n15:00–16:30 – Workshop A: Horizon Europe & Innovation Funding \n\n\n15:00–18:00 – B2B & B2F Meetings (Parallel) \n\n\n16:30–18:00 – Workshop B: Investment Readiness for SMEs \n\n\n\nThursday\, 19 March 2026\n\n\n09:00–10:00 – Final Roundtable: EEN as a Gateway to European Financial Institutions \n\n\n10:00–11:30 – From Use Case to Implementation: Digital Solutions for Industry – Access to Finance Perspective \n\n\n11:30–12:00 – Closing Remarks \n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.finnosee.eu/event/finno-2026-een-access-to-finance-forum/
LOCATION:JAHORINA\, Hotel Vucko\, Olimpijska 1\, Jahorina\, Bosnia and Herzegovina
CATEGORIES:B2B Event,Matchmaking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20260326T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20260326T180000
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SUMMARY:Tech & innovation opportunities in Ukraine: market insights and funding pathways
DESCRIPTION:Embracing Global Markets Webinar Series\n\nWebinar | 26 MARCH 2026 16:00-17:00 CET \nThe webinar series ‘Embracing global markets’ supports European small and medium sized enterprises and start-ups to innovate and expand in Asia\, Africa and the Americas. The webinars are hosted by experts of various European Commission services and the ‘Enterprise Europe Network’\, the world’s largest business service provider. \n\n\n\n\nWho should attend? \nThe webinar aims at European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)\, start-ups (ready to scale internationally)\, beneficiaries or holders of seals of excellence of the European Innovation Council\, European clusters and cluster managers\, business advisers of the Enterprise Europe Network and other European business support organisations\, including all stakeholders of the ‘Friends of EEN’ initiative. \nObjectives \nJoin us for a focused and practical webinar exploring technology and innovation opportunities in Ukraine. \nThe session will provide an up-to-date overview of Ukraine’s economic and startup landscape\, including regulatory developments\, the Diia City framework and emerging dual-use technologies\, alongside insights into key technology needs expressed by Ukrainian companies. \nParticipants will also gain clarity on EU financial instruments\, risk-sharing mechanisms and access pathways available to support SME and mid-cap engagement. \nThrough short testimonials from companies active in sectors such as energy solutions\, medtech\, rehabilitation technologies and defence-related innovation\, the webinar will offer concrete market entry experiences\, partnership models and cooperation opportunities. \nAn interactive Q&A will allow participants to address practical questions on financing\, regulation and sector-specific prospects. \nMore information: https://een.ec.europa.eu/webinars/webinar-series-embracing-global-markets/tech-innovation-opportunities-ukraine-market \n \n\n\nStream the webinar live or join the session via Webex to interact with our experts! \nOur webinars are recorded and disseminated via our social media channels. If you don’t want to be visible\, deactivate your camera and microphone. For more information read our detailed data protection notice. \n\n\nTake part in the webinar through Webex
URL:https://www.finnosee.eu/event/tech-innovation-opportunities-in-ukraine-market-insights-and-funding-pathways/
LOCATION:Webex
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20260415T090000
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SUMMARY:International Matchmaking Event Connect2Slovenia 2026: Metal&Plastic 2026
DESCRIPTION:Connect2Slovenia: Metal & Plastics is a focused international B2B matchmaking event held as part of the International Industrial Fair in Celje. The event brings together companies from the Alpe-Adria region in the metalworking and plastics processing industries to explore new business opportunities and build cross-border partnerships. \nParticipants will enjoy a structured and efficient networking program\, including pre-arranged one-on-one B2B meetings\, a guided visit of the International Industrial Fair\, and an organized company visit to a leading Slovenian industry player. \nThe event connects companies seeking reliable suppliers and partners in key sectors such as metal fabrication\, CNC machining\, welding\, toolmaking\, machinery manufacturing\, surface treatment\, plastics processing\, and plastic injection molding. \nConnect2Slovenia: Metal & Plastics offers a unique opportunity for targeted matchmaking\, direct business discussions\, and long-term collaboration across the Alpe-Adria region. Don’t miss the chance to grow your network and find the right partners for your business. \nRegistration >>> here \nMain Topics\n\nSheet metal manufacturing: aluminium and stainless steel processing\, laser cutting\, etc.\nCNC metal machining: turning\, milling\, etc.\nTube bending\nToolmaking\nMechanical engineering / Machinery manufacturing\nSteel structures and metal fabrication / Metalwork\nWelding and welded assemblies\nMetal surface treatment: coating\, painting\, finishing\nPlastics processing\nPlastic injection molding\n\nWhy participate?\n\nHigh level of pre-event publicity.\nMeet an abundance of new business partners\, clients and suppliers in one place.\nImportant contacts among exhibitors and visitors.\nFree entrance to the fair.\nOur support BEFORE – DURING – AFTER.\n\nContact:\nChamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia \nEnterprise Europe Network Slovenia\nBarbara Dmitrović\nT. +386 1 58 30 822\nE. barbara.dmitrovic@ozs.si\nW. www.ozs.si
URL:https://www.finnosee.eu/event/international-matchmaking-event-connect2slovenia/
LOCATION:Celje Fair\, Dečkova cesta 1\, Celje\, 3000\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Matchmaking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20260415T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20260415T160000
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SUMMARY:International Business Meetings at the 27th International Business Fair Mostar 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina\, as the coordinator of the Enterprise Europe Network BITNET consortium and event organizer\, in cooperation with INTERA Technology Park from Mostar as a consortium partner and other partners from the Enterprise Europe Network is organizing international B2B meetings as part of the 27th International Business Fair Mostar 2026. \nThe Mostar Fair will be held from April 14 – 18\, 2026. \nThe business meetings (B2B) will take place on: \n\nApril 15\, 2026 – Onsite B2B event from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM\, venue: Conference Hall 4 (Pavilion 1).\nApril 16\, 2026 – Online B2B meetings via the B2match platform.\n\nThese B2B meetings provide a unique opportunity to internationalize your business and find suppliers\, buyers\, or partners from Bosnia and Herzegovina\, Western Balkans and EU. \nKey Industry Sectors: \n\nConstruction industry\nAutomotive industry\nElectrical industry\nMetal industry\nAgriculture and food industry\nWood and chemical industry\nTelecommunications and IT\nBanking and insurance\nPrinting and Publishing industry\, etc.\n\nWhy Participate? \n\nFind new business partners and customers\nConnect with companies from the region and beyond\nExplore new technologies\nLearn about new projects and business practices\n\nB2B meetings are the most efficient way to find international partners -organize your meetings based on your interests and information about potential business partners. \nDuring the international business meetings\, participants will have the opportunity to meet with their partners in pre-scheduled meetings. \nParticipation in the B2B meetings is free of charge\, but registration is mandatory via the B2match platform on the link: https://www.b2match.com/e/international-b2b-meetings-at-mostar2026/sign-up/create-account \nThe deadline for online and onsite registration\, business profile creation\, and B2B meeting scheduling is April 14\, 2026. \nFor more details about the meetings\, including onsite and online meeting arrangements\, visit: https://www.b2match.com/e/international-b2b-meetings-at-mostar2026 \n\nFor further inquiries\, please contact: \nForeign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina: \nMersiha Selmanovic \nmersiha.selmanovic@komorabih.ba\, \ntel.: +38733 56 62 42 \nINTERA Technology Park: \nVedran Simunovic \nvedran.simunovic@intera.ba \ntel.: +387 36 327 972
URL:https://www.finnosee.eu/event/international-business-meetings-at-the-27th-international-business-fair-mostar-2026/
LOCATION:Mostar Fair\, Conference Hall 4 (Pavilion 1)\, Radoc bb\, Mostar\, 88000\, Bosnia and Herzegovina
CATEGORIES:B2B Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20260417T100000
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SUMMARY:READY FOR INVESTORS? - Test your Investment Readiness I WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:In cooperation with EEN2EIC\, this workshop targets start-ups who are interested in reaching investors and would like to check their investment readiness. \nStart-ups will have a chance to hear\, in the introduction\, about what investors care about\, what founders usually get wrong\, what investors love to see\, and about EEN2EIC Investment Readiness Scorecard (IRS) assessment tool. \nThe main part of the workshop will be conducting an online IRS assessment individually by each start-up with the support of the trainer. There are 39 questions that covers the 6 critical areas that investors analyze during due diligence:  \n\nTeam\, \nProduct and Technology\, \nMarket and Traction\, \nCustomer Development and Validation\, \nBusiness Mode\, and \nFinance. \n\n  \nEach question has four possible answers. Max time for doing the test is 20 min. \nEach start-up will receive their IRS Report on email during the workshop and will not be publicly shown. The IRS Report provides:  \n\nVC-Grade Analysis – Assessment framework based on actual investor due diligence criteria\nActionable Insights – Specific recommendations to improve your investment readiness\nProgress Tracking – Detailed scoring system to measure and track improvements\nStrategic Roadmap – Clear next steps prioritized by impact and feasibility.\n\nThe workshop will be finished with how the EEN can help startups to be ready for investors as well as with PODIM presentation – leading startup and tech event in CEE\, which matches start-ups with investors – inviting start-ups to attend PODIM event 11-13.05.2026. in Maribor\, Slovenia. \n📆 17th of April I Friday  \n🕙 10 am – 12 pm CEST \nRegistration link \nAgenda \nTrainer: Vesna Raskovic Depalov\, EEN Innovation and Scale-up Advisor\, EEN Serbia – BINS \nPODIM: Urban Lapajne\, CPO and Program Manager\, Podim\, Slovenia \n 
URL:https://www.finnosee.eu/event/ready-for-investors-test-your-investment-readiness-i-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20260422T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20260422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260323T083239Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar | 22 APRIL 2026 16:00-17:00 CEST - Doing Business in the United States: How to pitch for the Silicon Valley
DESCRIPTION:Embracing Global Markets Webinar Series\n\nThe webinar series ‘Embracing global markets’ supports European small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups to innovate and expand in Asia\, Africa and the Americas. The webinars are hosted by experts of various European Commission services and the ‘Enterprise Europe Network’\, the world’s largest business service provider. \n\nWebinar | 22 APRIL 2026 16:00-17:00 CEST – Doing Business in the United States: How to pitch for the Silicon Valley \nWho should attend? \nThis webinar is best suited for organisations that have an established presence in Europe and are at the very early stages of exploring transatlantic expansion. It is particularly relevant for those looking to design a lean\, – a Minimum Viable Landing – before committing to a full-scale market entry. \nObjectives \nThis webinar offers a fresh\, entrepreneurial perspective on doing business in the United States\, drawing directly on hands-on experience from companies supported by the EIT & 28DIGITAL Hub Silicon Valley. \nParticipants will come away with: \n\na clear understanding of the Silicon Valley mindset and global business culture\npractical guidance on crafting a compelling pitch for the US market\ntips on tailoring your sales deck to the expectations of American customers\nfield-tested lessons on US market entry\, including common pitfalls and key success factors\n\nThe session closes with a live Q&A\, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions and receive candid\, on-the-ground insights. \n\n\n \nStream the webinar live or join the session via Webex to interact with our experts! \nOur webinars are recorded and disseminated via our social media channels. If you don’t want to be visible\, deactivate your camera and microphone. For more information read our detailed data protection notice. \n\n\nTake part in the webinar through Webex
URL:https://www.finnosee.eu/event/webinar-22-april-2026-1600-1700-cest-doing-business-in-the-united-states-how-to-pitch-for-the-silicon-valley/
LOCATION:Webex
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20260424T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20260424T170000
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SUMMARY:B2B Event “Women Entrepreneurs: Be Prepared to Be Resilient”
DESCRIPTION:The Institute Mihajlo Pupin\, in cooperation with partners from the Enterprise Europe Network\, invites companies to participate in the B2B event “Women Entrepreneurs: Be Prepared to Be Resilient.” \nThe event is organised under the auspices of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and its Thematic Groups on Women Entrepreneurship and Resilience & Preparedness. It aims to support women entrepreneurs by creating opportunities for networking\, exchange of experiences\, and the development of new business partnerships. \nThe expected participants are women-led companies\, primarily from the Western Balkan region\, but participation is also open to companies from other countries interested in establishing international cooperation. \nThis multi-sectoral B2B event will bring together companies from various industries\, including: \n\n\nmanufacturing \n\n\ntextiles \n\n\nservices (IT\, consulting\, business consulting and coaching) \n\n\nagrifood \n\n\nhospitality and tourism \n\n\nParticipants will have the opportunity to connect with potential partners\, explore new business opportunities\, and strengthen cooperation within the regional and European entrepreneurial ecosystem. \n📅 Date: 24 April 2026🕑 Time: 14:00 – 17:00📍 Venue: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia\, Resavska 13–15\, Belgrade \nParticipation is open to all interested companies\, especially those led by women entrepreneurs. \n🔗 Registration:https://forms.gle/xbFMkWNmwL8PvDYHA
URL:https://www.finnosee.eu/event/b2b-event-women-entrepreneurs-be-prepared-to-be-resilient/
LOCATION:Belgrade\, Dorcol Platz\, Serbia
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20260708T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20260708T223000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 – Practical Pathways for Manufacturing Companies
DESCRIPTION:📆 8th of July\n🕙 9 am till 10.30 am CEST \nAs global competition\, product complexity\, and customer expectations continue to increase\, manufacturers are under growing pressure to become more agile\, efficient\, and resilient. Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies offer significant opportunities to improve productivity\, quality\, flexibility\, and sustainability—but successful implementation requires more than technology alone. \nThis webinar will provide an accessible introduction to the concepts of Industry 4.0\, Smart Manufacturing\, Smart Factories\, Artificial Intelligence\, and Digital Twins. The focus will be on practical industrial use cases demonstrating how companies have successfully applied these technologies to optimize production\, logistics\, planning\, and decision-making. \nParticipants will gain insights into: \n\nThe fundamentals of Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0;\nReal-world implementation examples from manufacturing and logistics environments;\nThe role of Digital Twins\, AI\, data analytics\, and connected systems;\nCommon mistakes organizations make during digital transformation initiatives;\nPractical recommendations on how to approach digital transformation strategically and avoid costly pitfalls.\n\nThe webinar is intended for manufacturing company managers\, production leaders\, engineers\, digital transformation teams\, innovation managers\, and policy makers interested in improving industrial competitiveness through advanced manufacturing technologies. Format: 45–60 minute presentation followed by an interactive discussion and Q&A session. \nRegistration link \nTrainer: Prof. dr. Herakovič \nProf. dr. Herakovič is one of the most prominent figures in Slovenian research and expertise in industrial automation\, smart factories and knowledge transfer to business. He is the Head of the LASIM laboratory at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at UL and holds the Chair of Manufacturing Technologies and Systems department. He received his PhD in 1995 from RWTH Aachen University in Germany\, one of Europe’s leading technical universities. His career includes extensive experience in both academia and industry. He has worked in industry for several years and was Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Education\, Science and Sport (MEST) for four years. He has also been a member and chairman of various boards and professional associations at home and abroad. \nOrganisers: \nSmart Manufacturing Innovation Centre (SMIC)  \nFINNO – Access2Finance and Innovation
URL:https://www.finnosee.eu/event/webinar-smart-manufacturing-and-industry-4-0-practical-pathways-for-manufacturing-companies/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20260724T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20260724T113000
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SUMMARY:Discover Business\, Investment and Partnership Opportunities in Montenegro
DESCRIPTION:The MontEENegro Consortium\, a member of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)\, invites SMEs\, companies\, entrepreneurs and business support organisations to join the FINNO webinar “Doing Business with Montenegro”\, to be held on 24 July 2026\, from 10:00 to 11:30 CET. \nThe webinar is organised within the FINNO platform with the aim of presenting Montenegro as an attractive destination for business\, investment and international partnerships. \nThrough expert presentations and practical examples\, participants will gain valuable insights into Montenegro’s business and investment environment\, opportunities for international cooperation\, and the services provided by the Enterprise Europe Network to help SMEs identify reliable business partners. Special attention will be given to successful examples of international cooperation and matchmaking opportunities connecting Montenegrin companies with potential partners from abroad. \nThe webinar will be opened by Dr Ivana Tomašević\, Director of the Business Start-up Centre Bar. In the introductory session\, Tanja Radusinović\, Director of the Project Department at the Chamber of Economy of Montenegro\, will present the support provided by the Enterprise Europe Network and the FINNO platform in helping SMEs expand internationally. \nBusiness and investment opportunities in Montenegro will be presented by a representative of the Montenegrin Investment Agency\, while successful examples of international cooperation will be showcased by Dr Nikola Abramović from the Faculty of Business Economics and Law Bar through the LANDS Project\, and Ana Ćurk\, who will present the Meditera Project\, funded under the EmBRACE Programme. \nThe webinar will conclude with a presentation by Jelena Adžić from the Chamber of Economy of Montenegro\, highlighting the opportunities offered by the Enterprise Europe Network for companies seeking business partners in Montenegro and abroad\, followed by a live Q&A session. \nParticipation is free of charge\, but prior registration is required. \n📅 Date: 24 July 2026 (Friday) \n🕙 Time: 10:00–11:30 CET \n💻 Format: Online \n🗣️ Working language: English \n📝 Registration (until 23 July 2026): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxtBgqKI__hwegify1PnFVakK1rRl3qcnM9nCrCRB8jYU7TA/viewform \nWe invite all interested companies and organisations to take this opportunity to explore business opportunities in Montenegro\, establish new international contacts and connect with potential business partners.
URL:https://www.finnosee.eu/event/discover-business-investment-and-partnership-opportunities-in-montenegro/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20260824T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20260824T180000
DTSTAMP:20260630T083039Z
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SUMMARY:Meet4Business AGRA 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Meet4Business AGRA 2026 – International Matchmaking Event!\n\nWe are excited to bring together companies\, experts\, innovators\, institutions\, and business support organisations from the fields of agriculture\, hunting and fishing\, and related services for a dynamic one-day event of inspiring lectures\, practical insights\, and international B2B matchmaking opportunities. \nTaking place on 24 August 2026 in Gornja Radgona\, Slovenia\, within the 64th International Fair of Agriculture and Food – AGRA 2026\, the event offers an excellent opportunity to connect with potential business partners\, explore new cooperation possibilities\, and exchange knowledge with professionals from Slovenia and abroad. In addition\, participants will also have the opportunity to attend online B2B meetings on 3 September 2026\, enabling further international networking and follow-up discussions after the fair. \nThis year’s event will focus on business cooperation\, innovation\, sustainable development\, new technologies\, and practical solutions for the agriculture\, hunting and fishing sectors\, as well as supporting services. \nWhether you are looking to find new business partners\, present your products or services\, explore international markets\, exchange expertise\, or develop new project ideas\, Meet4Business AGRA 2026 is the place to be. \nJoin us as we explore the latest trends\, connect with like-minded professionals\, and gain practical knowledge that can support your business development and future cooperation. \nRegister now to secure your spot and join us for a valuable business networking experience at AGRA 2026! \nHow do participants benefit from attending the event?\n\nMeet4Business AGRA 2026 offers participants a unique opportunity to combine international B2B matchmaking\, expert lectures\, knowledge exchange\, and networking within the inspiring environment of AGRA 2026 – the 64th International Fair of Agriculture and Food. \nThe main on-site event will take place on 24 August 2026 in Gornja Radgona\, Slovenia\, while participants will also have the opportunity to attend additional online B2B meetings on 3 September 2026. This format enables participants to continue networking after the fair and arrange further meetings with potential partners from Slovenia and abroad. \nThe event is designed for companies\, institutions\, experts\, innovators\, business support organisations\, and other stakeholders active in the fields of Agriculture\, Hunting & Fishing\, and Services. \nTargeted B2B matchmaking meetings \nParticipants can arrange individual meetings with potential business partners\, clients\, suppliers\, experts\, and organisations from Slovenia and abroad. The B2B matchmaking format enables efficient networking and direct discussions focused on concrete cooperation opportunities. \nIn addition to the on-site B2B meetings during the main event\, participants can also take part in online B2B meetings on 3 September 2026\, providing additional flexibility and an opportunity for follow-up discussions after the fair. \nExpert lectures in Slovenian \nThe lecture programme will be held in Slovenian and will focus on the topic: \nArtificial Intelligence in SMEs: Practical Frameworks for a Thoughtful Implementation \nThe programme will address the practical introduction of artificial intelligence in small and medium-sized enterprises\, with a focus on opportunities\, support environments\, practical use cases\, and relevant regulatory aspects. \nPlanned lecture topics include: \n\n\nPresentation of the Slovenian AI Factory (SLAIF) – Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia / Jožef Stefan Institute / University of Maribor \n\n\nPresentation of the AI Competence Centre of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia \n\n\nArtificial Intelligence in SMEs: Characteristics\, Use Cases and Implications of the AI Act (to be confirmed) \n\n\nPractical Examples: Preparing Your Company for the Century of Artificial Intelligence (to be confirmed) \n\n\nHot Seat and Closing Session \n\n\nInternational networking opportunities \nThe event brings together a diverse group of participants from different sectors and countries. It is an excellent opportunity to establish new contacts\, expand professional networks\, and strengthen international business cooperation. \nPractical knowledge for SMEs \nParticipants will gain practical insights into how artificial intelligence can be introduced thoughtfully and effectively in small and medium-sized enterprises. The lectures will address real business needs\, including the identification of relevant AI use cases\, preparation of internal processes\, and understanding the implications of the AI Act. \nAccess to new ideas\, solutions\, and trends \nMeet4Business AGRA 2026 will highlight new approaches\, technologies\, services\, and business models. Participants can gain valuable knowledge about current developments in agriculture\, hunting and fishing\, services\, and digital transformation. \nOpportunities for cooperation and partnerships \nThe event is a platform for exploring new business\, project\, research\, and innovation partnerships. Participants can present their products\, services\, expertise\, or project ideas and identify potential partners for future cooperation. \nVisibility for companies and organisations \nFor companies\, entrepreneurs\, institutions\, and support organisations\, the event offers an opportunity to increase visibility\, present their activities\, and connect with potential clients\, partners\, or stakeholders in a professional setting. \nConnection with the AGRA fair environment \nAs the event takes place within AGRA 2026\, participants can also benefit from the wider fair programme\, exhibitors\, professional events\, demonstrations\, and sector-specific presentations. This creates additional opportunities for informal networking\, market insight\, and business development. \nA focused and efficient business experience \nMeet4Business AGRA 2026 is designed to help participants make the most of their time at the fair. Through a combination of pre-arranged B2B meetings\, lectures\, and networking\, participants can gain new contacts\, practical knowledge\, and concrete cooperation opportunities in one day. \nJoin Meet4Business AGRA 2026 and connect with partners\, experts\, and innovators shaping the future of agriculture\, hunting and fishing\, services\, and the practical use of artificial intelligence in SMEs. \n\n\n\nKey Topics\n\n1. AGRICULTURE \n\n\nAgricultural production and crop farming \n\n\nLivestock farming and animal breeding \n\n\nAgricultural machinery and equipment \n\n\nForestry machinery and equipment \n\n\nOrganic and sustainable agriculture \n\n\nSmart farming\, digitalisation and AI in agriculture \n\n\nFood processing and agri-food products \n\n\nOther \n\n\n2. HUNTING & FISHING \n\n\nHunting equipment and accessories \n\n\nFishing equipment \n\n\nOutdoor and survival \n\n\nDigital and technological solutions \n\n\nNature management and sustainability \n\n\nTourism and experiences \n\n\nProcessing and food \n\n\nEducation and organisations \n\n\n3. SERVICES \n\n\nBusiness support and advisory services \n\n\nResearch\, innovation and technology transfer \n\n\nEducation\, training and knowledge exchange \n\n\nInternational cooperation and B2B partnerships \n\n\nOther \n\n\nSee you at Meet4Business AGRA 2026 ! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow does it work?\n\nRegister and publish your collaboration wishes.\nBrowse the participant list and book meetings with company who interest you.\nYou will receive your meeting schedule befor the event.
URL:https://www.finnosee.eu/event/meet4business-agra-2026/
LOCATION:Gornja Radgona\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Matchmaking Event
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SUMMARY:Connect\, Meet & Do Business at ZEPS 2026
DESCRIPTION:Zenica Development Agency – ZEDA\, a partner of the BITNET Consortium of the Enterprise Europe Network in Bosnia and Herzegovina\, invites EEN partners and companies to visit ZEPS 2026 – International General BH Fair\, taking place from 2 to 5 September 2026 in Zenica\, Bosnia and Herzegovina. \nZEPS 2026 offers an excellent opportunity to meet companies and organisations from Bosnia and Herzegovina\, the Western Balkans and international markets\, explore new business opportunities and establish international partnerships. \nFree B2B meetings are available through the ZEPS B2B platform\, offering opportunities for: \n\nbusiness partnerships and market access;\ninvestment and joint ventures;\ndistribution and representation;\ntechnology and knowledge transfer; and\ninnovation and joint projects.\n\n👉 Register for B2B meetings: b2b.zeps.ba/en/index \n🎟️ Complimentary tickets are available for EEN partners and companies from their respective countries. \nZEPS 2026 – BUSINESS FIRST!
URL:https://www.finnosee.eu/event/connect-meet-do-business-at-zeps-2026/
CATEGORIES:B2B Event,Matchmaking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20260907T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20260930T170000
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SUMMARY:FINNO Pitching Academia
DESCRIPTION:FINNO Pitching Academia – getting start-ups ready for investors \n\nb2f (business to finance) event\n7-30th of September 2026\nonline\nFINNO and Enterprise Europe Network TG Start-up and Scale-up\n\n  \nThis year\, FINNO Pitching Academia\, an ONE-MONTH online mentor program that supports early-stage start-ups with their preparation for investors\, has start-ups from Serbia\, Bosnia and Herzegovina\, North Macedonia\, Austria\, Latvia\, Germany\, and Spain. \nValue proposition for applied start-ups: \n\nPreparation of an One pager for potential investors and a Pitch deck\nMentor support lasting 3 weeks\nPitching in front of investors with qualitative feedback\nBeing promoted via LinkedIn\, FINNO platform\n\nOnline mentor program structure: \n\nOnline webinar “EXCEL WITH YOUR PITCH DECK – PREPARATION FOR PRE-SEED/SEED INVESTMENTS” + meeting the mentors\n\nDuration: 90 minutes\n\n\nOnline 1:1 meeting between mentor and the client\n\nDuration: 18 days\nMentorship structure: One pager for investor\, pitch deck\, and Scale Hacker\n\n\nOnline PRACTICING THE PITCH in front of near investors per start-up\n\nDuration: 5 min pitch\, 5 min Q&A\, 5 min feedback from jury   
URL:https://www.finnosee.eu/event/finno-pitching-academia-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20260915T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20260915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260309T104036Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Day organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia is one of the most important national events dedicated to innovation and technological development in Slovenia. \nIt brings together companies\, researchers\, policymakers\, and innovation stakeholders to showcase outstanding Slovenian innovations and highlight the role of innovation in strengthening the competitiveness of the Slovenian economy. The event also features the presentation of national innovation awards and provides a platform for networking\, knowledge exchange\, and promoting collaboration between business and research organisations.
URL:https://www.finnosee.eu/event/innovation-day-2026/
LOCATION:Brdo pri Kranju\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
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SUMMARY:MICROBALKANS 2026 - Lending Reimagined
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to MicroBalkans 2026 Conference\, on topic “Lending Reimagined”\, taking place on 24 and 25 September 2026 in Holiday Inn Hotel\, Skopje\, North Macedonia. \nMicroBalkans 2026 is the third edition of this conference as a continuation of the conferences in Sarajevo 2024 and Dubrovnik 2025\, which serves as a regional platform for communication\, exchange of experiences and networking of people\, organizations and institutions which shape the future of financial sector in Western Balkans. \nUnder the slogan “Lending Reimagined” MicroBalkans 2026 will gather more than 200 professionals and decision makers from more than 15 countries\, including financial institutions\, non-bank lenders\, regulators\, investors\, fintechs\, and development finance institutions \nWhat does “Lending Reimagined” mean? \nThe financial sector is changing\, but the change is not just in technology.\nChanges are taking place in how capital is accessed\, lending models\, customer expectations\, the regulatory framework\, and the activities of non-bank financial institutions. \nMicroBalkans 2026 takes the conversation to the next level:\nWhat really works? Are you open to opportunities? Where are the bottlenecks? And how can we build a better financial ecosystem in the region? \nKey Topics: \nThe Role of Non-Bank Lending\nWhy are non-bank financial institutions an important part of the Western Balkans economic ecosystem and how can they contribute to greater access to finance? \nDigital Lending\nWhat really works in digital lending today – from technology and data to user experience? \nFinancing small and medium-sized businesses\nHow to overcome the “missing middle” and create better models for financing small businesses? \nCapital and new sources of financing\nWhere does capital come from? What is the role of development financial institutions\, investors\, securitization and new financing models? \nRegulation and the European agenda\nHow will new European regulatory changes affect lending and what should the region prepare? \nCollection\, trust and financial inclusion\nHow to build trust and sustainable customer relationships in the digital world\, while ensuring responsible lending and financial inclusion? \nMore than a conference program\nMicroBalkans 2026 is designed for real conversations and practical sharing of experiences.\nOver the two days\, participants will have the opportunity to be part of: \n\nPanel discussions with experts from the region\nFireside chats with industry leaders\nPractical workshop on credit scoring with limited data\nInteractive lunch tables dedicated to technology\, product\, strategy\, legal issues and collection\nInnovation Expo with presentations of new technologies and solutions\nNetworking and B2B opportunities with professionals from the region and Europe\n\nThe goal is simple: less general predictions\, more concrete ideas\, experiences and solutions. \nwe are pleased to invite you to MicroBalkans 2026 Conference\, on topic “Lending Reimagined”\, taking place on 24 and 24 September 2026 in Holiday Inn Hotel\, Skopje\, North Macedonia. \nMicroBalkans 2026 is the third edition of this conference as a continuation of the conferences in Sarajevo 2024 and Dubrovnik 2025\, which serves as a regional platform for communication\, exchange of experiences and networking of people\, organizations and institutions which shape the future of financial sector in Western Balkans. \nUnder the slogan “Lending Reimagined” MicroBalkans 2026 will gather more than 200 professionals and decision makers from more than 15 countries\, including financial institutions\, non-bank lenders\, regulators\, investors\, fintechs\, and development finance institutions \nWhat does “Lending Reimagined” mean? \nThe financial sector is changing\, but the change is not just in technology.\nChanges are taking place in how capital is accessed\, lending models\, customer expectations\, the regulatory framework\, and the activities of non-bank financial institutions. \nMicroBalkans 202 takes the conversation to the next level: \nWhat really works? Are you open to opportunities? Where are the bottlenecks? And how can we build a better financial ecosystem in the region? \nKey Topics: \n The Role of Non-Bank Lending \nWhy are non-bank financial institutions an important part of the Western Balkans economic ecosystem and how can they contribute to greater access to finance? \nDigital Lending \nWhat really works in digital lending today – from technology and data to user experience? \nFinancing small and medium-sized businesses \nHow to overcome the “missing middle” and create better models for financing small businesses? \nCapital and new sources of financing \nWhere does capital come from? What is the role of development financial institutions\, investors\, securitization and new financing models? \nRegulation and the European agenda \nHow will new European regulatory changes affect lending and what should the region prepare? \nCollection\, trust and financial inclusion \nHow to build trust and sustainable customer relationships in the digital world\, while ensuring responsible lending and financial inclusion? \nMore than a conference program \nMicroBalkans 2026 is designed for real conversations and practical sharing of experiences. \nOver the two days\, participants will have the opportunity to be part of: \n\nPanel discussions with experts from the region\nFireside chats with industry leaders\nPractical workshop on credit scoring with limited data\nInteractive lunch tables dedicated to technology\, product\, strategy\, legal issues and collection\nInnovation Expo with presentations of new technologies and solutions\nNetworking and B2B opportunities with professionals from the region and Europe\n\nThe goal is simple: less general predictions\, more concrete ideas\, experiences and solutions. \nWho should be part of MicroBalkans 2026? \nThe conference is intended for: \n\nbanks and non-bank financial institutions\nFintech and regional tech & IT companies\nregulators\, central banks and policymakers\ninvestors and development finance institutions\nstartups and technology companies\nmicro\, small and medium enterprises\ninternational and regional organizations\nprofessionals and decision-makers in the financial sector\n\nMicroBalkans 2026 is organized by the NBFI Group of North Macedonia at the Economic Chamber of North Macedonia\, together with co-organizers from across the Western Balkans Alliance: Association of Microfinance Institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina (AMFI)\, Albanian Microfinance Association (AMA)\, Instant Factoring Serbia\, Association of Microfinance Institutions of Montenegro\, Association of Microfinance Institutions of Kosovo (AMIK) and in partnership with Enterprise Europe Network of North Macedonia and European Digital Innovation Hub DIGITMAK. \nBe part of the conference: \n\n200+ participants\n15+ countries\n2 days\nA regional talks and stage for the future of lending\n\nFor the full program\, speakers\, practical information and registration\, visit MicroBalkans 2026 – official website and registration: www.microbalkans26.com \nThe working language is English. \nEnterprise Europe Network as partner of the Conference helps small and medium-sized enterprises take advantage of various business opportunities within the EU Single Market by developing cooperation activities in the fields of business\, technology\, or science. Through the network\, advisory support for innovative businesses and access to finance are provided\, as well as information on opportunities to use EU programs and funding. \nThe conference is intended for: \n\nbanks and non-bank financial institutions\nFintech and regional tech & IT companies\nregulators\, central banks and policymakers\ninvestors and development finance institutions\nstartups and technology companies\nmicro\, small and medium enterprises\ninternational and regional organizations\nprofessionals and decisionmakers in the financial sector\n\nMicroBalkans 2026 is organized by the NBFI Group of North Macedonia at the Economic Chamber of North Macedonia\, together with co-organizers from across the Western Balkans Alliance: Association of Microfinance Institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina (AMFI)\, Albanian Microfinance Association (AMA)\, Instant Factoring Serbia\, Association of Microfinance Institutions of Montenegro\, Association of Microfinance Institutions of Kosovo (AMIK) and in partnership with Enterprise Europe Network of North Macedonia and European Digital Innovation Hub DIGITMAK. \nBe part of the conference:\n• 200+ participants\n• 15+ countries\n• 2 days\n• A regional talks and stage for the future of lending \nFor the full program\, speakers\, practical information and registration\, visit MicroBalkans 2026 – official website and registration: www.microbalkans26.com \nThe working language is English. \nEnterprise Europe Network as partner of the Conference helps small and medium-sized enterprises take advantage of various business opportunities within the EU Single Market by developing cooperation activities in the fields of business\, technology\, or science. Through the network\, advisory support for innovative businesses and access to finance are provided\, as well as information on opportunities to use EU programs and funding.
URL:https://www.finnosee.eu/event/microbalkans-2026-lending-reimagined/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:International Technology Transfer Conference (ITTC)
DESCRIPTION:The 19th edition of the conference is organized by partners from two national consortia of knowledge and technology transfer offices\, representing 13 public research organizations. \nConference topic:  \nStrengthening Industry-Academia Co-creation for more Efficient Knowledge Valorization. \n19ITTC is organised within the campaign Mesec znanosti that is coordinated by the Ministry of Higher Education\, Science and Innovation. \n\nProgramme\n\n\n7th of October 2026\, event atrium at the Miran Jarc Library (details of location)\, please register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n08.30 – 09.00\n\n\nRegistration\nEvent atrium of the Miran Jarc Library\, Rozmanova ulica 28\, Novo mesto\n\n\n09.00 – 09.30\nWelcome addresses\n\n\n09.30 – 10.00\nKey note (20 min for presentation\, 10 min for Q&A) \nPaul Maguire\, Head of Innovation & Knowledge Transfer; TU Dublin\nIndustry-Academia Co-Creation: Lessons from the Irish TTO System\n\n\n10.00 – 10.30\nKey note (20 min for presentation\, 10 min for Q&A) \nTomaž Blatnik\, Management board member and Engineering Manager\, Revoz Novo mesto\nBridging Knowledge and Industry: Strengthening Europe’s Competitiveness Through Strategic Collaboration\n\n\n10.30 – 11.35\nRound table \nStrengthening Industry-Academia Co-creation for more Efficient Knowledge Valorization TBC \nPaul Maguire\, Head of Innovation & Knowledge Transfer; TU Dublin\nMito Žnidarko\, ARIS – Slovenian Research And Innovation Agency\nTomaž Blatnik\, Management board member and Engineering Manager\, Revoz Novo mesto \nChair: Simona Rataj\, University of Ljubljana\n\n\n11.35 – 11.50\nBreak\n\n\n11.50 – 13.40\nBest innovation with commercial potential: Pitch competition (in English) \nChair: Mateja Košir\, Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute\n\n\n13.40 – 14.50\nLight lunch\n\n\n14.50 – 15.10\nAward announcement: Best innovation with commercial potential (in English) \nAward announcement: WIPO National award for enterprises \nAward announcement: WIPO National award for innovators\n\n\n15.10 – 15.20\nBreak\n\n\n15.20 – 17.00\nPaper presentations: scientific papers on technology transfer and intellectual property (in English) \nChair\n\n\n17.00 –\nFinal networking\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo participate please fill-out the registration form.\nFor additional information please contact Organizing committee at Jožef Stefan Institute through the email: tehnologije@ijs.si. \n\nInternational Technology Transfer Conference (ITTC) is a yearly event taking place in October in Slovenia. Our aim is to promote knowledge exchange between academia and industry\, in order to strengthen the cooperation and transfer of innovations from research labs into industrial exploitation. Our goal is also further strengthening the knowledge base and experiences of technology transfer professionals at public research organisations. In the past events\, we hosted more than 2600 participants\, including investors\, inventors\, researchers\, commercialization experts\, start-up funders\, industrial development experts etc. Part of the conference are competitions to award the technology with the best business proposition\, which led to successful start-ups and licensing contracts. \nMore info.
URL:https://www.finnosee.eu/event/international-technology-transfer-conference-ittc/
LOCATION:Novo mesto\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20261125T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20261126T170000
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SUMMARY:INVESTOR DAYS 2026
DESCRIPTION:Where start-ups meet investors \nInvestor Days 2026 is a hybrid event connecting innovative start-ups and scale-ups with investors\, corporates and financial institutions at regional\, national and international level. \n\nNovember 25\, 2026 – Final Event \nA conference featuring experts\, institutional stakeholders\, investors and start-ups \nOn-site: 25th November (morning) \n  \n\nNovember  25 and 26\, 2026 – B2I meetings \nA programme of pre-arranged b2i meetings between start-ups and qualified investors \nOn-site: November 25 (afternoon)\nOn-line: November 26 \nInvestor Days is a programme designed for innovative start-ups and scale-ups seeking to scale and connect with a qualified network of national and international investors\, through a blend of training\, visibility\, and targeted networking. \nLombardy-based companies can apply for a spot in the live pitch sessions on November  25\, 2026 and compete for targeted awards. \nA two-day event designed to foster connections and new investment opportunities. \nApplications for the pitches and the award must be submitted via the b2match platform by September 30\, 2026\, by uploading to the b2match platform \nUpcoming Deadlines\n\nSeptember 30\, 2026: deadline for submitting applications on the b2match platform for the Pitch Sessions and the Award\nOctober 18\, 2026: deadline for registering your start-up on the b2match platform\nNovember 15\, 2026: deadline for booking Business-to-Investor (B2I) meetings\n\n🔜 Deadline for pitch deck + video submission 👉 30th of September I\nhttps://www.b2match.com/e/investor-days-2026/components/66683/cN9pLPOfIY0shttps://lnkd.in/gCtuAVN7 \nDetails 👉 https://www.b2match.com/e/investor-days-2026/components/66683/cN9pLPOfIY0s \nIf you have any questions\, fell free to contact us: een-srbija@uns.ac.rs
URL:https://www.finnosee.eu/event/3020/
CATEGORIES:Matchmaking Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zagreb:20261201T170000
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SUMMARY:Horizons of Innovation 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 3rd Edition of Horizons of Innovation Forum\n\nShaping Europe’s Future of Innovation: Connecting Ideas. Creating Impact \nThe Western Balkans and the wider region are entering a new phase of their engagement in the European Research Area\, with a growing ambition not only to participate in European innovation\, but to help shape its future. \nBuilt around this ambition\, the Forum brings together researchers\, companies\, public institutions and innovation support organisations to transform ideas into partnerships\, projects and real-world impact. \nBuilding on a proven track record of 420 participants from 29 countries\, 160+ matchmaking meetings\, more than 10 organisers and over 40 co-organising organisations\, Horizons of Innovation has become a recognised platform for developing project ideas\, creating international partnerships and connecting research with business\, technology and society. \nThis is where ideas evolve into collaborations\, and collaborations become European projects. \nBe Part of the Conversation That Shapes Europe’s Innovation Future\n\nParticipation is free of charge\, but registration is required for all participants. \nCreate your profile\, explore the community\, schedule meetings and discover opportunities for collaboration before the Forum even begins. \n👉 Register now and start building your next European partnership. \n\nWhy join the Forum?\n\n🤝 Find your next project partner. \n🚀 Present your ideas\, research or AI solutions. \n💬 Meet experienced evaluators and industry experts. \n🌍 Connect beyond borders. \n🧩 Discover new collaboration and funding opportunities. \n📅 Schedule targeted matchmaking meetings in advance. \n🌱 Turn conversations into long-term partnerships. \n\n\n\nWho you’ll connect with\n\n🎓 Researchers & universities \n💼 Companies & startups \n🤝 Innovation hubs & clusters \n🏛️ Public institutions \n💶 Funding organisations & investors \n💡 Innovators & project teams \n🌍 European partners \nWays to Participate\n\n🎤 Present your project or solution – Showcase your research\, innovation or technology. \n🤖 Showcase your AI solution – Demonstrate AI applications creating real-world impact. \n🏢 Introduce your organisation – Present your expertise and collaboration interests. \n🎓 Meet an evaluator – Receive one-to-one feedback on your project or proposal. \n📄 Present a research poster – Share your work and connect through informal discussions. \n🤝 Book matchmaking meetings – Schedule targeted meetings with future partners. \n👉 Explore all participation opportunities \n\nKey Dates \n📅 Applications open until 15 August 2026\nApply to present your project\, AI solution or research poster. \n👤Registration open until 17 November 2026\nComplete your registration and create your collaboration profile. \n🤝 Matchmaking scheduling open until 24 November 2026\nBrowse participants and schedule your B2B\, R2B and R2R meetings. \n🚀 1 December 2026\nMeet at Horizons of Innovation Forum 2026 in Banja Luka.
URL:https://www.finnosee.eu/event/horizons-of-innovation-2026/
LOCATION:Banja Luka\, Bosnia and Herzegovina
CATEGORIES:B2B Event,Conference
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