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Innovation and skills

Quality education, research and innovation are the foundations of a competitive and successful economy. While the Western Balkan economies have significantly improved in terms of innovation performance over the last ten years, the region still lags behind the European average.

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But the potential is there, and the talent is there! The EU is already behind many initiatives that support young researchers and enable cooperation between research and business, and across borders – and is increasing support and collaboration opportunities to unlock talents across the region.

Main programmes and initiatives

Find out everything you want to know about EU programmes and initiatives in the field of connectivity.

COSME

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Erasmus+ Albania

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Erasmus+ Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Erasmus+ Kosovo

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Erasmus+ Montenegro

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Erasmus+ North Macedonia

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Erasmus+ Serbia

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European Fund for South East Europe

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European Innovation Council

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Horizon Europe

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Vocational education and training (VET) mobility scheme

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Western Balkans Enterprise Development and Innovation Facility

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Publications

Author: European Union Published in: 2023

The EU and North Macedonia

This factsheet provides information on the progress of North Macedonia in the EU integration process
Author: European Union Published in: 2023

Kosovo Factograph

This factsheet provides a brief overview of the key milestones of the EU integration process and facts and figures on EU-Kosovo relations and support.

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