International Projects of the Innovation Fund

Learn about other programs in which the Fund participates with international partners.

NET4GREEN – Cross-Border Innovation Ecosystem for Strengthening Eco-Entrepreneurial Skills of Youth and Women

Project duration: 01.07.2025 – 31.12.2027

Funding programme

Interreg IPA South Adriatic 2021–2027

Brief project description and objectives

NET4GREEN focuses on shared challenges of the South Adriatic region, including youth migration, population ageing, and high youth and female unemployment. The project aims to address gaps in the education system relative to labour market needs by establishing training programmes that strengthen business support organisations (BSOs) and empower youth and women as future eco-entrepreneurs.

Total project budget 1.069.868,45€

Budget of the Innovation Fund of Montenegro 166.672,00€

Project partners

Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari (Puglia, Italy) – lead partner; Development Agency of the Molise Region (Italy); Puglia Region (Italy); Innovation Fund of Montenegro (Montenegro); Startup Albania (Albania); Agricultural University of Tirana (Albania)

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ROBONETCBC – Development of an Innovation Network for Robotics and Sensor Solutions to Improve Monitoring and Prevention of Freshwater and Marine Ecosystem Pollution

Project duration: 01.10.2024 – 31.03.2027

Funding programme

Interreg VI-A IPA CBC Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro 2021–2027

Brief project description and objectives

ROBONETCBC aims to develop innovative solutions for monitoring and prevention of freshwater and marine ecosystem pollution in the cross-border area of Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. The focus is on applying advanced technologies, including robots and sensors, to enhance sustainable blue economy and reduce negative impacts on biodiversity.

Total project budget 1.216.645,72€

Budget of the Innovation Fund of Montenegro 94.080,00€

Project partners

University of Zadar (lead partner); Ruđer Bošković Institute; Šibenik-Knin County; Chamber of Economy of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina; University of Montenegro – Faculty of Maritime Studies Kotor; Innovation Fund of Montenegro

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INNOVABLUE – Innovation Network for Development of Solutions and Technologies for Sustainable Blue Economy in the ADRION Region

Project duration: 01.07.2024 – 31.12.2026

Funding programme

Interreg IPA ADRION 2021–2027

Brief project description and objectives

The INNOVABLUE project aims to stimulate sustainable blue economy in the ADRION region by creating a dynamic innovation network. It brings together two key communities: the BlueAIR innovation community and the digital Innovation Hub Innovamare, with the goal of capitalising on blue economy initiatives and establishing the foundations for interregional investment projects within the ADRION region.

Total project budget 1.705.017,50€

Budget of the Innovation Fund of Montenegro 115.740,00€

Project partners

Digital Innovation Hub Innovamare (coordinator); Croatian Chamber of Economy; University of Trieste; Regional Association of Chambers of Commerce Veneto; Technology Park Ljubljana; Innovation Fund of Montenegro; Faculty of Electrical Engineering and IT – Ss. Cyril and Methodius University; Innovation Centre of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Belgrade; Region of Crete

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DigiLab WB – Digital Innovation Labs for Western Balkans Youth

Project duration: 01.01.2024 – 31.12.2026

Funding programme

ERASMUS-EDU-2023-CBHE-STRAND-1

Brief project description and objectives

DigiLab WB aims to establish digital innovation laboratories at universities across the Western Balkans to foster digital skills, entrepreneurship, and innovation among young people. The project supports the development of curricula, physical lab infrastructure, and cross-border student collaboration programmes.

Total project budget 899.450,00€

Budget of the Innovation Fund of Montenegro 88.200,00€

Project partners

University of Banja Luka (lead partner, Bosnia and Herzegovina); University of Montenegro; University of Priština (Kosovo); University of Tirana (Albania); Ss. Cyril and Methodius University Skopje (North Macedonia); Innovation Fund of Montenegro; ICT Hub Belgrade (Serbia)

GreenTech ADRION – Green Technology Transfer Network for the Adriatic–Ionian Region

Project duration: 01.09.2023 – 31.08.2026

Funding programme

Interreg IPA ADRION 2021–2027

Brief project description and objectives

GreenTech ADRION establishes a transnational network for the transfer and commercialisation of green technologies across the Adriatic–Ionian region. The project connects innovation agencies, technology parks, and SMEs to accelerate the adoption of clean energy, circular economy, and sustainable mobility solutions.

Total project budget 1.380.000,00€

Budget of the Innovation Fund of Montenegro 102.600,00€

Project partners

AREA Science Park Trieste (coordinator, Italy); Technology Park Ljubljana (Slovenia); Innovation Fund of Montenegro; Albanian Investment Development Agency (Albania); Enterprise Development Agency North Macedonia; Hellenic Technology Clusters Initiative (Greece)

Solar Energy for Citizens of the Western Balkans

Project duration: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023

Funding programme

European Commission – Western Balkans Fund

Brief project description and objectives

The project aims to organise consultations on National Energy and Climate Plans between neighbouring countries to protect the environment from problematic energy projects, raise awareness of progress in implementing the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans, and align Western Balkan countries' policies with the latest European policies and initiatives in the field of solar energy.

Total project budget 15.000,00€

Budget of the Innovation Fund of Montenegro 1.050,00€

Project partners

NGO Friends of Korça (lead applicant); Balkans WASH Network; Polytechnic University of Tirana; Albanian Renewable Energy Association; Innovation Fund of Montenegro; Association Dr. Martin Schneider-Jacoby; NGO Ecological Ambassadors for Sustainable Development; University of Korça

IOT ECO – IoT Green Transformation of Academic Environments and Business-Oriented Ecosystems in the Western Balkans

Project duration: 01.12.2022 – 01.12.2025

Funding programme

ERASMUS-EDU-2022-CBHE-STRAND-2

Brief project description and objectives

IOT ECO focuses on strengthening collaboration between universities, industry and the broader economic and social environment through partnerships for transformation in higher education. The project contributes to the European Green Transformation by building capacities in IoT/IoE technologies for green transformation and sustainable industry.

Total project budget 780.951,00€

Project partners

Technical University of Sofia (coordinator, Bulgaria); University "Aleksandër Moisiu" Durrës (Albania); Polytechnic University (Albania); University of Montenegro (Montenegro); University "Mediteran" (Montenegro); Technical University Graz (Austria); University of Patras (Greece); UBT – University for Business and Technology (Kosovo); University of Pristina (Kosovo). Associated partners: Innovation Fund of Montenegro, Port Authority of Durrës, CREA-KO shpk (Kosovo)