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PROJECT OVERVIEW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Programme:<\/strong><\/td>\nCBC SRB-BiH 2014-2020<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Call for Proposals:<\/strong><\/td>\n2nd<\/sup><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contract No.<\/strong><\/td>\n48-00-00079\/2019-28-13 signed on 8\/6\/2021<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Project Title:<\/strong><\/td>\nENHANCE – Enabling Highly Accelerated and Nourished Comnpetitiveness and Employment<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Specific objective of the Programme:<\/strong><\/td>\n1.1. Enhancing the employability of the labour force, and increasing the employment opportunities<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Programmes\u2019 result:<\/strong><\/td>\n1.1.1: New products and services, as well as industrial and commercial processes, thanks to transfer of knowledge and innovativeness, result in new sustainable employment opportunities in the cross-border area<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Project budget:<\/strong><\/td>\nTotal contract amount (\u20ac):<\/strong><\/p>\n

200.675,46<\/strong><\/td>\n

Contracted amount<\/strong><\/p>\n

EU (\u20ac)170.522,46<\/strong><\/p>\n

and<\/p>\n

% of total contract amount: 84,97%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Beneficiaries of funds:<\/strong><\/td>\nLead applicant:<\/strong><\/td>\nCo-applicants:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chamber of economy of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, BiH<\/td>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n

–        Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, SRB<\/p>\n

–        Center for education and raising awareness of energy efficiency-Energis, BiH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Location of the action:<\/strong><\/td>\nBiH: <\/strong>Sarajevo macro region \u2013 Bosnian-Podrinje Canton and Canton Sarajevo<\/td>\nSRB: <\/strong>Zlatibor district<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Target groups:<\/strong><\/td>\n90 small and medium enterprises:<\/p>\n
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  • Metal works SMEs: 15 from Sarajevo Macroregion and 15 from Zlatibor District<\/li>\n
  • Wood manufacturing SMEs: 15 from Sarajevo Macroregion and 15 from Zlatibor District<\/li>\n
  • Food processing SMEs: 15 from Sarajevo Macroregion and 15 from Zlatibor District<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Number of employees included in activities: 90 employees<\/p>\n

    40 unemployed persons:<\/p>\n

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    • 20 from Sarajevo Macroregion and 20 from Zlatibor District<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Commencement date and project duration:<\/strong><\/td>\n1\/7\/2021, 24 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Overall objective:<\/strong><\/td>\nThe project aims to enhance economic growth and sustainable employment opportunities of industrial SMEs in the cross-border area of Sarajevo Macroregion and Zlatibor District<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Specific objective(s):<\/strong><\/td>\nBuild and support the growth of green and smart innovation, cooperation and commercialization capacities of SMEs from strategic sectors (e.g. wood manufacturing, food processing and metal works) in Sarajevo Macroregion and Zlatibor District<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Estimated results:<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  1. Enhanced support for SMEs capacity development and market intelligence for innovation and commercialization of products and services<\/li>\n
  2. Enabled easier access to funding opportunities and increased SMEs know-how for application writing<\/li>\n
  3. Increased employability of labour force by transfer of know-how for development and manufacturing of innovative products<\/li>\n
  4. Facilitated joint cooperation and networking and set-up sector-oriented cross-border innovation networks involving SMEs, research organisations and public authorities<\/li>\n
  5. Provided sector-oriented policy recommendations for enhancing the employment opportunities and economic growth of SMEs through green and smart innovations and product and services commercialization<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main activities<\/strong><\/p>\n

(in relation to the estimated results of the action):<\/strong><\/td>\n

WP1.1.  Consolidate and manage dynamics of Project Partnership for effective long-term collaboration<\/p>\n

WP1.2.  Analyse the regional innovation status and industry priorities for each strategic sector with focus on green and smart solutions<\/p>\n

WP1.3.  Evaluate market intelligence, innovation and commercialization capabilities of cross-border small and medium enterprises<\/p>\n

WP1.4.  Develop, test and evaluate Market Intelligence pilot services for supporting cross-border SMEs capacity development for innovation and commercialization of products and services<\/p>\n

WP1.5.  Provide support for strategic product\/service and process development of cross-border small and medium enterprises<\/p>\n

WP2.1.  Develop, test and evaluate Public Funding Screening pilot services for supporting cross-border SMEs to jointly gain and seize opportunities for financing their innovations<\/p>\n

WP3.1.  Harmonization of cross-border education system for metal processing technicians with SMEs needs<\/p>\n

WP3.2.  Building practical and theoretical skills, knowledge and experience of metal processing technicians to increase their chances for employment<\/p>\n

WP4.1.  Mapping of cross-border stakeholders, contacting and engaging into networking and supporting economic growth of SMEs<\/p>\n

WP4.2.  Develop, test and evaluate B2B Networking pilot services for supporting cross-border cooperation, collaboration and transfer of knowledge and experience among SMEs<\/p>\n

WP4.3.  Pioneer first cross-border sector-oriented networks of SMEs and support organizations\/ institutions<\/p>\n

WP5.1. Develop two policy papers for enhancing the employment opportunities and economic growth of SMEs by extracting conclusions from testing of pilot services and feedback gathered from SMEs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Achieved results:<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • A total of 90 SMEs participated in the project, with equal representation from wood manufacturing, food processing, and metal sectors<\/li>\n
  • 90 employed and 40 unemployed individuals took part in training sessions, strengthening their skills and linking them with potential employers in both countries<\/li>\n
  • Capacities of SMEs were enhanced, with a focus on innovation, competitiveness, and commercialization of products and services<\/li>\n
  • Sector-oriented innovation networks were established, connecting SMEs, research institutions, and public administration and fostering cross-border cooperation<\/li>\n
  • B2B meetings gathered more than 60 companies from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, facilitating business networking and partnerships<\/li>\n
  • A dedicated web platform was created, offering a database of SMEs, industry news, and advisory support for companies<\/li>\n
  • A practical guide for B2B meetings and business networking was developed, supporting companies in improving cooperation and market positioning<\/li>\n
  • The project contributed to strengthening business cooperation and creating conditions for sustainable cross-border economic development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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