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14.12.2020

Creative workshops for the development of women’s entrepreneurship in the Brcko District

Within the project “Development of Women’s Entrepreneurship through Educational and Practical Activities and Individual Approach” in Brcko District, intensive training of women for computer work and business correspondence was conducted for three months, and 16 workshops were held on business plan development and project writing, as well as conducting marketing campaigns and financial management. Art […]
By targeted support and cooperation towards a larger number of young entrepreneurs and innovative companies
09.12.2020

By targeted support and cooperation towards a larger number of young entrepreneurs and innovative companies

The 3rd annual online conference on supporting the development of SMEs and entrepreneurship in BiH entitled “Entrepreneurship and Innovation” was held yesterday. The conference was organized by Eda – Enterprise Development Agency in cooperation with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Mozaik Foundation, to contribute to finding answers to two current questions […]
Announcement of the 3rd annual online conference “Entrepreneurship and Innovation”
17.11.2020

Announcement of the 3rd annual online conference “Entrepreneurship and Innovation”

Within the project “European Small Business Act as a Framework for Strategies and Policies for SMEs in BiH – SBA in BiH” funded by Sweden, the 3rd annual online conference “Entrepreneurship and Innovation” is being prepared. The conference will take place on Tuesday, December 8 2020 from 12:00 to 15:00 via the Zoom application. The […]
The first project of women’s entrepreneurship in the Brcko District within the project SBA in BiH was implemented
30.10.2020

The first project of women’s entrepreneurship in the Brcko District within the project SBA in BiH was implemented

The first of a total of three contracted projects for the development of women’s entrepreneurship within the project SBA in BiH, which was implemented by the NGO “Little Prince of the Brcko District”, has been implemented in the Brcko District of BiH. As part of the “Women in Business” project, training was provided to women […]
26.10.2020

Corrigendum/Amendment of the Public call for expressions of interest for support in the introduction of innovations

The corrected / amended Public call can be downloaded from the link: https://bit.ly/2TqjO1B. Changes in the text and the annex of the Public call (in relation to the version published on 20 October 2020) are marked in gray. The NOVALIS project is co-financed by the European Union through the EU4Business project jointly implemented by GIZ, […]
Public call for expressions of interest for support in the introduction of innovations published
20.10.2020

Public call for expressions of interest for support in the introduction of innovations published

Within the project NOVALIS – Network of Value Adding Local Innovation Structures, a public call for expressions of interest for enterprises to support the introduction of innovations was published. The subject of the public call is the provision of technical (professional) support to interested MSMEs in BiH, to introduce innovations in areas in which MSMEs […]
Progress in the area of SME policy
14.10.2020

Progress in the area of SME policy

Bosnia and Herzegovina Report 2020 published by the European Commission in the Chapter 20 (Enterprise and Industrial Policy, p. 90-92) stated that limited progress was made (only) in the area of SME policy. Ongoing processes of harmonisation of SME strategies and legislation are highlighted: https://ec.europa.eu/neighbourhood-enlargement/sites/near/files/bosnia_and_herzegovina_report_2020.pdf We see that as an important recognition of work of […]
Priority technical standards more accessible to companies
07.10.2020

Priority technical standards more accessible to companies

In cooperation with the Institute for Standardization of BiH, within the project “Improving the availability of technical standards for SMEs”, the activities of translating 21 standards in the field of wood processing, metal processing, and welding, which were assessed as priorities by SME representatives, were completed. These standards have been reviewed by the Technical Committees […]
Workshops for the preparation of the Citizens’ Budget held
23.09.2020

Workshops for the preparation of the Citizens’ Budget held

As part of activities for the preparation of the Citizens’ Budget for the Ministry of Finance and Treasury of BiH, two online workshops were organized on September 24 2020. The aim of the workshop is to gather opinions and views regarding the Methodology for the preparation of the Citizens’ Budget, the content of the Citizens’ […]
Public call to SMEs from the metal processing sector to apply for participation in the online fair “Match & Innovate 2020”
08.09.2020

Public call to SMEs from the metal processing sector to apply for participation in the online fair “Match & Innovate 2020”

As part of the activities of the project “Support to the internationalization of SMEs from BiH by organizing online fairs for SMEs in the wood processing and metal processing sector”, the Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina has announced a public call for metal processing companies in B&H to apply for participation in the […]
Public call to SMEs from the furniture and wood processing sector to apply for participation in the online fair “Match & Furnish 2020”
27.08.2020

Public call to SMEs from the furniture and wood processing sector to apply for participation in the online fair “Match & Furnish 2020”

As part of the activities of the project “Support to the internationalization of SMEs from BiH by organizing online fairs for SMEs in the wood processing and metal processing sector”, the Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina has announced a public call for furniture production and wood processing companies in B&H to apply for […]
ISO 50001: 2018 standard for energy management implemented in 5 companies and 17 auditors certified
25.08.2020

ISO 50001: 2018 standard for energy management implemented in 5 companies and 17 auditors certified

Within the project “Implementation of ISO 50001: 2018 Energy Management Standard in SMEs” implemented by TUVAdria d.o.o. from Sarajevo, the ISO 50001: 2018 standard for energy management has been successfully implemented in 5 companies: Eko toplane Banjaluka d.o.o. from Banja Luka, Optima Power d.o.o. from Modriča, Tehpro CNC d.o.o. from Derventa, Bentoproduct d.o.o. from Šipovo, […]
The lucky winners were drawn
12.08.2020

The lucky winners were drawn

A public drawing of winners, within the MarketMakers project and a survey on new financial products to support IT training, was held today at 12:00. The public drawing could be followed live via the Zoom app. Over 1000 young people from all over BiH filled in the questionnaire, and the Random application drew the names […]
Invitation to companies and entrepreneurs to participate in the program “Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs”
28.07.2020

Invitation to companies and entrepreneurs to participate in the program “Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs”

The European Union’s Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) program is active in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a cross-border exchange program that provides BiH companies with the opportunity to work with serious and dedicated young entrepreneurs from other countries to develop new business ideas and learn new markets, thus becoming part of the European network […]
A survey on new financial products to support IT training has begun
23.07.2020

A survey on new financial products to support IT training has begun

In order to gather information on interest in new financial products to support IT training, a survey was launched as part of the MarketMakers project supported by the Swiss Government, implemented by Swiss Helvetas and Kolektiv d.o.o./Posao.ba. Eda and MF Bank are working together on a pilot financial product for IT training that will, hopefully, […]