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EU4BusinessRecovery

For a resilient local economy

EU4Business Recovery

EU4Business Recovery

For a resilient local economy

The EU4Bussiness Recovery project aims to reduce the consequences caused by the Covid-19 pandemic on agricultural and tourism enterprises, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the metal and wood sector, and the textile, apparel, leather and footwear production sector, as well as on entrepreneurs and farmers.

The project ensures the continuity of business operations and the establishment of innovative start-ups, in order to preserve existing and secure new jobs and thus reduce negative social consequences, such as unemployment, poverty or migration.

EU4BusinessRecovery is a continuation of the EU4Business project, in which 10 million euros of financial assistance are intended for the development of the private sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The EU4BussinessRecovery project is worth 13.7 million euros, and is jointly financed by the European Union (13 milions euros)
and the Federal Republic of Germany (700 thousand euros). It is implemented by GIZ, ILO and UNDP.

Export-oriented sector

The European Union (EU) and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany (BMZ) co-finance 250 development projects and 100 start-ups in five sectors with 9.1 million euros in grants through the EU4BusinessRecovery project:

  • export-oriented sector: wood and metal industry,
  • tourism,
  • agricultural and food sector and rural development,
  • entrepreneurship,
  • textile, apparel, leather and footwear production sector

Technical assistance is also provided in addition to financial assistance, making the total value of the EU4BusinessRecovery support 10 million euros.

The project is implemented by GIZ, UNDP and ILO.

We have supported

Over 900 jobs created, and 1.000 businesses supported thanks to EU4Business project

Despite economic uncertainty 930 jobs were created, more than 120 start-ups established and 1.000 businesses supported in Bosnia and Herzegovina thanks to the European Union and the Federal Republic of Germany joint funding in the amount of EUR 16.1 million. Initiated in April 2018, a four-year project, on “Local Development Strategies – Programme for Local Self Government and Economic Development” with a co-funded project called EU4Business aimed to drive greater employment and long-term economic growth by raising competitiveness and generating innovation in agriculture, tourism, and export-oriented sectors while fostering entrepreneurship.

12.12.2022.

Tourism

The European Union (EU) and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany (BMZ) co-finance 250 development projects and 100 start-ups in five sectors with 9.1 million euros in grants through the EU4BusinessRecovery project:

  • export-oriented sector: wood and metal industry,
  • tourism,
  • agricultural and food sector and rural development,
  • entrepreneurship,
  • textile, apparel, leather and footwear production sector

Technical assistance is also provided in addition to financial assistance, making the total value of the EU4BusinessRecovery support 10 million euros.

The project is implemented by GIZ, UNDP and ILO.

We have supported

RECOOPER: A new group of digital nomads presented in Code Hub Mostar

Dugoiščekivano drugo izdanje programa za digitalne nomade, koji organiziraju Privredna komora Federacije Bosne i Hercegovine i INTERA Tehnološki Park kroz projekt RECOOPER financiran sredstvima Europske unije i vlade SR Njemačke, službeno je započelo u utorak, 18.4.2023. godine u Code Hub-u Mostar kada su se pristigli digitalni nomadi imali priliku upoznati s lokalnom zajednicom.

20.04.2023.

Agricultural and food
sector and rural development

The European Union (EU) and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany (BMZ) co-finance 250 development projects and 100 start-ups in five sectors with 9.1 million euros in grants through the EU4BusinessRecovery project:

  • export-oriented sector: wood and metal industry,
  • tourism,
  • agricultural and food sector and rural development,
  • entrepreneurship,
  • textile, apparel, leather and footwear production sector

Technical assistance is also provided in addition to financial assistance, making the total value of the EU4BusinessRecovery support 10 million euros.

The project is implemented by GIZ, UNDP and ILO.

We have supported

Over 900 jobs created, and 1.000 businesses supported thanks to EU4Business project

Despite economic uncertainty 930 jobs were created, more than 120 start-ups established and 1.000 businesses supported in Bosnia and Herzegovina thanks to the European Union and the Federal Republic of Germany joint funding in the amount of EUR 16.1 million. Initiated in April 2018, a four-year project, on “Local Development Strategies – Programme for Local Self Government and Economic Development” with a co-funded project called EU4Business aimed to drive greater employment and long-term economic growth by raising competitiveness and generating innovation in agriculture, tourism, and export-oriented sectors while fostering entrepreneurship.

12.12.2022.

Entrepreneurship

The European Union (EU) and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany (BMZ) co-finance 250 development projects and 100 start-ups in five sectors with 9.1 million euros in grants through the EU4BusinessRecovery project:

  • export-oriented sector: wood and metal industry,
  • tourism,
  • agricultural and food sector and rural development,
  • entrepreneurship,
  • textile, apparel, leather and footwear production sector

Technical assistance is also provided in addition to financial assistance, making the total value of the EU4BusinessRecovery support 10 million euros.

The project is implemented by GIZ, UNDP and ILO.

We have supported

Over 900 jobs created, and 1.000 businesses supported thanks to EU4Business project

Despite economic uncertainty 930 jobs were created, more than 120 start-ups established and 1.000 businesses supported in Bosnia and Herzegovina thanks to the European Union and the Federal Republic of Germany joint funding in the amount of EUR 16.1 million. Initiated in April 2018, a four-year project, on “Local Development Strategies – Programme for Local Self Government and Economic Development” with a co-funded project called EU4Business aimed to drive greater employment and long-term economic growth by raising competitiveness and generating innovation in agriculture, tourism, and export-oriented sectors while fostering entrepreneurship.

12.12.2022.

Textile, apparel, leather and footwear
production sector

The European Union (EU) and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany (BMZ) co-finance 250 development projects and 100 start-ups in five sectors with 9.1 million euros in grants through the EU4BusinessRecovery project:

  • export-oriented sector: wood and metal industry,
  • tourism,
  • agricultural and food sector and rural development,
  • entrepreneurship,
  • textile, apparel, leather and footwear production sector

Technical assistance is also provided in addition to financial assistance, making the total value of the EU4BusinessRecovery support 10 million euros.

The project is implemented by GIZ, UNDP and ILO.

We have supported

EU4BusinessRecovery: Conita from Tešanj creates jobs and improves business management model

“In Europe, they use different socks for different seasons and they all have an expiration date,” have been the words serving as our introduction to Conita d.o.o., an Ltd. from Tešanj, one of the textile, apparel, footwear and leather enterprises supported by the project EU4BusinessRecovery, co-funded by the European Union and the Republic of Germany and jointly implemented by GIZ, ILO and UNDP.

09.02.2023.

Interactive map of EU4Business Recovery projects

Financial support is provided through the allocation of grants in the following sectors/areas of activity:
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The implementer of the project: AD LOGISTIC
The locations of the project’s implementation: Mostar
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal processing
Short description of the project: The project will aim to help the company to strengthen its business and improve the production process through the acquisition of new equipment, thereby speeding up process work and reducing delivery time, which is an advantage in these unstable market conditions. Also, through the activities of creating a business plan, the company will for the first time determine reliable guidelines on which way to go and how to expand in the future, and would allocate shortcomings, weaknesses and new opportunities. The position of the company will be defined in relation to the existing competition on the market
The total value of the project (EUR): 50.465
The granted funds (EUR): 30.166
Project duration: 10 months
The implementer of the project: BOJO-METAL
The locations of the project’s implementation: Kiseljak
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal processing
Short description of the project: The project is aimed to improve production efficiency (lean management) and IT support, which will contribute to improving competitiveness and enable diversification of the client base trough access to new markets. In order to eliminate the negative impact of COVID 19, the project aims to improve production, increase efficiency by using available software for programming CNC machines, and improve efficiency in metal processing.
The total value of the project (EUR): 79.505
The granted funds (EUR): 47.550
Project duration: 10 months
The implementer of the project: LUX -Co
The locations of the project’s implementation: Olovo
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Wood processing
Short description of the project: With the project, the company wants to improve production processes and increase the quality and safety of products (doors) and meet safety standards for wood-based doors, which are sound insulation certificates of 42 DB and fire resistance of doors for 30 minutes, which is also the expectation of the market. Through the project, the company will also improve the sanding (brushing) operation of the working surface of the door, as well as perform a detailed analysis of foreign markets and hold B2B meetings with potential customers.
The total value of the project (EUR): 103.929
The granted funds (EUR): 47.039
Project duration: 10 months
The implementer of the project: NihoMotors
The locations of the project’s implementation: Konjic
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal processing
Short description of the project: Through this project, the company will strengthen cooperation with existing and achieve cooperation with new customers through the improvement of marketing activities. In the field of management and education and the application of LEAN tools, the company will start with the introduction of quality standards to ensure stable growth and more resilient operations in the future. And finally, through digitization in the process of programming CNC machines, the company will increase work productivity, quality and shorten the time of services delivered to the customers.
The total value of the project (EUR): 19,480
The granted funds (EUR): 11,248
Project duration: 10 months
The implementer of the project: Procassa-Fischer d.o.o
The locations of the project’s implementation: Doboj Jug
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal processing
Short description of the project: The main goal of the project is to increase the number of customers in foreign markets through the digitalization of processes within the company, procurement of new equipment and improved visibility and promotion of the company. Procassa-Fischer plans procurement of a new hydraulic CNC press for sheet metal bending since the current capacities are not sufficient for expansion in foreign markets. The company will engage an expert who will prepare an analysis and strategy for access to the new markets focusing on countries in the DACH region and the Netherlands.
The total value of the project (EUR): 78.800
The granted funds (EUR): 45.791
Project duration: 10 months
The implementer of the project: Proinox FM d.o.o
The locations of the project’s implementation: Trn
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal processing
Short description of the project: Short Description of the Project: The goal of the project is to improve production processes and marketing to strengthen business activities threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to do that, the company will improve the grinding process by procurement of machine for grinding metal sheets and by engagement of an expert in grinding technology. In addition, Proinox FM will train and educate welders and with the improvement of the production process, it will implement activities focused on marketing and increasing the overall visibility of the company. Introduction and application of modern digital tools will be implemented by developing the online web shop and production of a promotional film.
The total value of the project (EUR): 95.611
The granted funds (EUR): 47.550
Project duration: 10 months
The implementer of the project: Renesansa d.o.o
The locations of the project’s implementation: Živinice
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Wood processing
Short description of the project: The project focuses on the improvement of the technological base and the introduction of modern equipment and software tools that will ensure the continuity of the company's operations and create a basis for further development. The company plans to procure a modern CNC cutter and ERP software which will enable a greater volume of production, higher speed, top precision and high quality of cutting and fewer production errors, but also the development of new technically advanced products.

In addition, the company will introduce modern digital tools through the procurement and implementation of the ERP Integral Information System.
The total value of the project (EUR): 79.634
The granted funds (EUR): 47.652
Project duration: 10 months
The implementer of the project: ŠUVAK METAL d.o.o
The locations of the project’s implementation: Kozarska Dubica
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal processing
Short description of the project: The TEVATRON project is aimed at strengthening the capacity of Šuvak Metal d.o.o. in order to ensure business continuity and improvement, development of new products and services, and therefore access to new markets. The planned activities of the TEVATRON project are designed through activities aimed at optimizing production through consulting services that will include analysis of the supply chain of the business process and materialized through training and consulting activities. The acquisition of equipment (welding devices, table with tools, measuring instruments) is also planned to improve production and provide preparatory locksmith works for CNC metal processing. The improvement of partnership relations with secondary schools and the organization of practical classes with the school are also part of the planned activities.
The total value of the project (EUR): 79,000.60
The granted funds (EUR): 47,366.28
Project duration: 10 months
The implementer of the project: UNIS TŠP
The locations of the project’s implementation: Mostar
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal Processing
Short description of the project: The aim of the project is to enter new markets by introducing innovative, modern equipment for the galvanization preparation process and by strengthening it human capacities for process monitoring. By improving the quality and quantity of galvanization services, opportunities will be created to enter new markets, which ultimately ensures long-term sustainability and creates conditions for further growth and development of the company.
The total value of the project (EUR): 193,000
The granted funds (EUR): 50,000
Project duration: 10 months
The implementer of the project: Bravarija Pile d.o.o
The locations of the project’s implementation: Trn
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal Processing
Short description of the project: In order to remain competitive, company’s production needs to be modernized and improved. During this project we will develop mechanisms and synchronize development, production and management activities, in order to overcome the current business shortcomings caused by the COVID crisis. The new practices and standards relate to: 1. business management improvements 2. improving the organization of production processes, procurement of materials, planning and control of stocks 3. improving production capacity and introducing innovative products.
The total value of the project (EUR): 77,678.21
The granted funds (EUR): 40,047
Project duration: 10 months
The implementer of the project: KGH Projektovanje doo
The locations of the project’s implementation: Nova Topola, Gradiška
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Wood processing
Short description of the project: The key goal of the project is to start the production of a new product - a standardized pellet of uniform quality and characteristics that would be certified according to international EN standards and have the possibility of export to foreign markets. The activities of the project would be: 1. Automation of the production line through the acquisition of software for new machines. 2. Increasing production capacity through the acquisition of new equipment and machines (dryers and packers for finished pellets). 3. Adoption of EN certificate, during the duration of the project, for the produced pellets intended for export.
The total value of the project (EUR): 77,586
The granted funds (EUR): 45,886
Project duration: 10 months
The implementer of the project: VIS d.o.o
The locations of the project’s implementation: Banja Luka
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal processing
Short description of the project: This project will introduce the changes which will make business in the future more resistant to COVID 19 and other types of crisis situations. Interventions are planned in 3 important segments of competitiveness – management efficiency at the strategic and operational level, digital transformation and technical capacities.
The total value of the project (EUR): 62,680.03
The granted funds (EUR): 35,170.86
Project duration: 10 months
The implementer of the project: Domus Arredi d.o.o. Zenica
The locations of the project’s implementation: Zenica
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and wood processing
Short description of the project: This project plans to conduct an analysis of the market and the readiness of the company to meet the market requirements of the local B2C market and an analysis of the competition and the need for a web shop on the local and later on the EU market. An analysis of the current utilization of production capacities and an assessment of possibilities for increasing capacity utilization for individual orders (B2C). Then the procurement of servers and digitization of sales channels by introducing digital tools (creation and design of a new web-platform with a web-shop for online sales of products. Social media promotion and mobile applications for selling products are also planned.
The total value of the project (EUR): 27,347.13
The granted funds (EUR): 15,671.27
Project duration: 6 months
The implementer of the project: FTM d.o.o. Novi Travnik
The locations of the project’s implementation: Novi Travnik
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal processing
Short description of the project: The project aimed at empowering companies and increasing the level of readiness for a successful return to the EU market in such a scale it had before the crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic as following:

1) Creation of a strategy for return to the market includes an analysis of the market and chains of supply in the metal sector, projections of market movements and increase in production/sales volumes with the priority to access new markets and diversification of the client base: (the CE mark for fire protection (PP) elements, certification of PP elements and creation of a multilingual website).

2) Development and implementation of a software solution for digital process management - Revision of the integrated management system.
The total value of the project (EUR): 84,511.95
The granted funds (EUR): 47,822.48
Project duration: 10 months
The implementer of the project: Glovis Zenica
The locations of the project’s implementation: Zenica
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and wood processing
Short description of the project: The project is planned to improve and complete the production process in the company, to strengthen the position on the current market and expand the offer to new markets, primarily the markets of Croatia and Scandinavian countries. In order to complete the production process, the goal is to reduce the loss of working time and increase the company's efficiency through the optimization and organization of the production process of the metal and wooden part of the product
The total value of the project (EUR): 72,807.96
The granted funds (EUR): 42,437.23
Project duration: 10 months
The implementer of the project: MK-CNC d.o.o. Travnik
The locations of the project’s implementation: Novi Travnik
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal processing
Short description of the project: The project is oriented towards reorganization and localization of the supply chain. The main goals of this project are the optimization of business processes within the company and the strengthening of the infrastructure in order to create a more resilient business. The following activities are planned in this regard: 1. Project management; 2. Delivery and installation of new CNC machines; 3. Procurement of tools; 4. Acquisition of SolidCAM software; 5. Procurement of measuring instruments; 6. Engagement of consultants for analysis of the market and the current situation; 7. Engagement of a consultant for the automation of the material flow and internal processes and the updating of the company's website.
The total value of the project (EUR): 32,017.10
The granted funds (EUR): 18,559.70
Project duration: 6 months
The implementer of the project: Nansi d.o.o. Žepče
The locations of the project’s implementation: Žepće
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Wood processing
Short description of the project: Short Description of the Project: This project aims to straightens the company competitiveness through linking operations into a single digital system and thereby creating conditions for expansion into new markets. Procurement of relevant software and computer equipment to increase usability of CNC machine provided jointly with EUProlocal, enabling new products development as well as workers training for new equipment use.
The total value of the project (EUR): 51,538.22
The granted funds (EUR): 31,035.42
Project duration: 10 months
The implementer of the project: Profil-isolation d.o.o. Žepče
The locations of the project’s implementation: Žepće
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal processing
Short description of the project: This project implantation enables the following:

1. The market analysis to define the market chances and possibilities of placement the new product as an inseparable part of every manufactured iso panel

2. The new equipment innovates the production and operations by internal producing the mixture for iso panels instead of importing it

3. Analysis of the current state and readiness of the company to meet market requirements in the field of organization of employee training and the application of new IT solutions and security protocols in production define guidelines for a successful project implementation and IT procurement.

4. Purchase of necessary software and development and implementation of safety protocols (new equipment for production as well as training of workers to work on new equipment

5. The implemented safety control protocols are aimed at safety and health at work.

6. The implemented software enables control and new product production management.

Introducing the production of a new innovative product, the company would be able to increase income, export and profit to the level before the pandemic.
The total value of the project (EUR): 81,228.94
The granted funds (EUR): 48,025.65
Project duration: 9 months
The implementer of the project: Šakić d.o.o. Busovača
The locations of the project’s implementation: Novi Travnik
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal processing
Short description of the project: In the process of charcoal production, due to its extreme brittleness, coal dust is created, which is used for the production of briquettes. Acquiring an automatic stove for the production of charcoal would reduce the emission of harmful gases into the atmosphere, increase the use of natural resources, achieve higher productivity and better product quality. Room for improvement was also recorded in the area of improving safety at work, reorganization of certain procedures in financial operations to increase business efficiency, as well as marketing (creating a new website and opening a profile on social networks). Considering the observed shortcomings in the field of organization and procedures related to financial operations, the engagement of a consultant is planned to propose better organization and new procedures that would result in an increase in the efficiency of financial operations, including the creation of a financing plan and mechanisms for monitoring financial flows.
The total value of the project (EUR): 82.829,28
The granted funds (EUR): 46.527,56
Project duration: 10 months
The implementer of the project: Tisakomerc d.o.o. Žepče
The locations of the project’s implementation: Žepće
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Wood and metal processing
Short description of the project: This project straightens the company capacities with the aim of recovery, continuity and improvement of business through introduction of new digital tools, implementation and certification of management systems in order to develop new products, expand to new markets and increase the number of jobs, The company plans to implement standards, train internal auditors and employees and purchase and install CNC apkant press and Solid works software. Procurement and installation of CNC apkant press will extend project capacities for 40% which will increase orders. Planned company reorganization will contribute to the same aim.
The total value of the project (EUR): 55,148.96
The granted funds (EUR): 33,055.02
Project duration: 10 months
The implementer of the project: Alternativa d.o.o
The locations of the project’s implementation: Banja Luka
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal processing
Short description of the project: The objective of this local subsidy is to support reducing negative economic effects generated by the COVID 19 pandemic and recovery and implement of business operation and market position. To achive this, the company shall carry out the following measures:

1. Digitalisation of business including procurement of equipment for digitalisation of the production, software development and digital marketing;

2. Introduction of new products through the acquisition of tools for the production of new products and equipment of testing the mechanical properties of panels;

3. Certification of products including creation of samples for certification and certification of the existing and new products;

4. Safety at work.
The total value of the project (EUR): 227.348,60
The granted funds (EUR): 92.685,00
Project duration: 9 months
The implementer of the project: MDG International
The locations of the project’s implementation: Vogošća
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal processing
Short description of the project: The overall objective of the project is digitization of the production process that enables monitoring of production in real time and quick response to sudden market disturbances.

The project was designed as a combination of consulting services, and then, depending on their specific recommendations, they would (i) implement digitalisation of production process and re-organization of the production process. In order to enable the process (ii) existing hardware partially would be replaced, (iii) the software would be purchased with adequate licenses and (iv) training and certification of the staff would be completed.
The total value of the project (EUR): 86.442,58
The granted funds (EUR): 47.959,18
Project duration: 10 months
The implementer of the project: Racks Production Bosnia d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Ilijaš
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal processing
Short description of the project: The overall objective of the project is improvement of business activity through implementation of modern tools and reorganisation of business processes through the implementation and certification of integrated management systems in order to increase the volume of work with access to new clients and new markets. To achieve this, the following measures will be implemented:

1. Procurement and implementation of Pantheon software;

2. Implementation and certification of ISO 14001:2015, EN ISO 3834 and EN 1090 standards;

3.Training of welders:

4. Education of Internal Auditory according to the ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 134001:2015.
The total value of the project (EUR): 111.892,00
The granted funds (EUR): 66.792,00
Project duration: 10 months
The implementer of the project: Rukotvorine d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Konjic
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Wood production
Short description of the project: The overall objective of the project is recovery and improvement of the business of Rukotvorine d.o.o. by implementation of digital tools in marketing and sales. The management recognised that the key factor of further development of the company is tied to investments in brand promotion and introduction of new products whose development has recently been completed.

Through the project, the company will make a connection between marketing and promotion of companies that until now, it took place through fairs, B2B meetings and other promotional events. The company is planning to invest in the development of high-quality digital content (photos and videos of new products), which would be used for post-fair PR activities that will be carried out with with the aim of promoting the brand and new products that will be presented for the first time at the fair.
The total value of the project (EUR): 74.788,13
The granted funds (EUR): 44.089,72
Project duration: 6 months
Project title: ReTRail
The implementer of the project: Development Agency City of Trebinje TREDEA
The locations of the project’s implementation: Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sector: Tourism
Short description of the project: To overall objective of the project is introduction of new tourist contents through arrangement of cycling/walking trails in Trebinje with corresponding marking and equipping, capacity building of local tourism related operators and introduction of comprehensive platform for (outdoor) tourism promotion and online reservation of tours and activities.
The total value of the project (EUR): 135.250,00
The granted funds (EUR): 107.990,00
Project duration: 12 months
Project title: Nature for Recovery Project
The implementer of the project: Municipality of Center Sarajevo
The locations of the project’s implementation: Sarajevo Canton, Skakavac waterfall wider area
Sector: Tourism
Short description of the project: Overall objective of the Project: Recovered, strengthened and diversified the tourist offer in Bosnia and Herzegovina and enabled better management and sustainable use of natural heritage. Focus is on introducing new tourist packages, popularization of Skakavac wider area and establishment of functional outdoor tourism.
The total value of the project (EUR): 155.400,00
The granted funds (EUR): 123.900,00
Project duration: 12 months
Project title: Green Islands Tour
The implementer of the project: City of Bosanska Krupa
The locations of the project’s implementation: City of Bosanska Krupa, Una Sana Canton
Sector: Tourism
Short description of the project: Improvement of Bosanska Krupa tourism destination through the development of tourism operators and establishment of a resilient business model that will enable recovery and growth of the tourism sector in Bosanska Krupa.

The aim of the project is to stop the negative trends caused by the pandemic and increase the resilience of tour operators, improve the destination offer and inspire further development of this destination. The specific objective of the project is to improve the tourism destination of Bos. Krupa through the establishment of a destination management model, strengthening of 12 tourism operators, creation of an integrated joint offer, and joint promotion of the destination. The project will improve the destination by strengthening individual operators, creating a destination product and joint promotional system, as well as a destination management model.
The total value of the project (EUR): 184.936,00
The granted funds (EUR): 146.866,00
Project duration: 12 months
Project title: RECOOPER
The implementer of the project: Chamber of Economy of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The locations of the project’s implementation: Herzegovina-Neretva and West Herzegovina Canton in FBiH and Trebinje Region in Republic of Srpska
Sector: Tourism
Short description of the project: To overall objective of the project is to contribute to recovery of businesses in the tourism sector through destination-based tourism development by positioning B&H as digital nomads’ destination.

Selected tourism operators will be introduced with digital nomads as a new market and will participate in trainings on digital marketing, copywriting, sales and branding in order to improve businesses and adjust offer to the digital nomads’ needs. Also, the project will focus on the activities aimed to present Herzegovina as digital nomads’ destination as well as it will directly contribute to the positioning of Herzegovina as a digital nomad destination and will be focused on providing digital nomads with full experience of staying and living in the country.
The total value of the project (EUR): 109.283,81
The granted funds (EUR): 87.336,28
Project duration: 12 months
Project title: NORTH GATE ŠAMAC
The implementer of the project: Municipality Šamac
The locations of the project’s implementation: Municipality Šamac
Sector: Tourism
Short description of the project: Contribute to the recovery, integration and improvement of the tourist offer in the municipality of Šamac in POST COVID period. The aim of the project is to develop a destination management strategy as a guiding tool to develop Šamac into a well-known and promoted tourist destination which will increase the number of visitors and turnover.

In addition, a digital platform (online promotion portal for tourists) will be created aiming to gather all beneficiaries in one easy to reach place for tourists. The action plans improvement of small-scale tourist infrastructure and tourist signalization that will create opportunities for beneficiaries to offer new tourist products (birdwatching tours, kayaking, etc.).
The total value of the project (EUR): 187.500,00
The granted funds (EUR): 150.000,00
Project duration: 12 months
Project title: 3C3NP - 3 cities 3 nature park
The implementer of the project: Development agency Zepce (Razvojna agencija Žepče)
The locations of the project’s implementation: Central BiH, Zenica - Doboj canton, 3 municipalities (Žepče, Zavidovići, Maglaj)
Sector: Tourism
Short description of the project: To overall objective of the project is establishment of a sustainable model of development of a tourist destination in the geographical area of 3 municipalities with a unique tourist offer based on protected areas of nature (3 cities, 3 parks). The project is focused on the development of a sustainable green tourist destination in Central BiH in ZDK in the area of three municipalities (Žepče, Zavidovići, Maglaj).
The total value of the project (EUR): 142.300,18
The granted funds (EUR): 113.469,97
Project duration: 12 months
Project title: FEEL KOZARA - EXPLORE
The implementer of the project: Agency for economic development of City of Prijedor PREDA-PD
The locations of the project’s implementation: Prijedor and municipalities gravitating to Kozara Mountain
Sector: Tourism
Short description of the project: The overall objective of the Project: To provide an environment for further development and economic growth in tourism sector as significant and decisive action to support the private sector as a result of the COVID19 outbreak in Prijedor region.

Project FEEL KOZARA EXPLORE fully contribute to the overall objective of the Call by providing an integrated approach to mitigating negative effects on tourism operators in Prijedor region through smarter, long-term brand destination management and small-scale intervention in the private sector. The project will contribute to the existing area of intervention, enabling keeping existing jobs among selected tourism operators using innovative promotion tools and a direct approach to costumers-Feel Kozara digital platform. The focus of the project is regional –including communities close to Kozara National Park in order to reach a wider number of MSMEs and to establish a basis for expanded tourist offers. Also, the project plan to create overall synergy and build up a value chain among tourist providers and facilitators-development agency, National Park, tourism organization from Prijedor region, various tourist operators in order to achieve a well-balanced and sustainable development of Feel Kozara destination.
The total value of the project (EUR): 170.075,03
The granted funds (EUR): 136.038,65
Project duration: 12 months
Project title: Welcome to Konjic
The implementer of the project: Agency "Prvi Korak" d.o.o. Konjic
The locations of the project’s implementation: Konjic Municipality - Via Dinarica, 2 lakes, Neretva River, 3 museums, congress center, gastronomy
Sector: Tourism
Short description of the project: Overall objective of the project relates to improvement of destination management in Konjic by establishing tourism cluster that will work on managing destination and introducing new services for visitors and tourism sector service providers. The project will enable improving destination-based tourism development in Konjic by development joint product named Welcome to Konjic and introduction of new tools such as online service made available to cluster participants.
The total value of the project (EUR): 153.300,78
The granted funds (EUR): 120.300,18
Project duration: 12 months
Beneficiary BOSNAPLOD d.o.o.
Municipality Brčko
Description of Investment Procurement and delivery of mineral fertilizer for a number of small holding farmers which will mitigate the negative impacts of market disorders and climate change in agri food sector
Total Investment 138,134 BAM
EU4BusinessRecovery Assistance 103,600 BAM
Beneficiary Gilmark d.o.o.
Municipality Gradiška
Description of Investment Procurement and delivery of mineral fertilizer for a number of small holding farmers which will mitigate the negative impacts of market disorders and climate change in agri food sector
Total Investment 311,398 BAM
EU4BusinessRecovery Assistance 233,500 BAM
Beneficiary Poljoprivrednik d.o.o.
Municipality Odžak
Description of Investment Procurement and delivery of mineral fertilizer for a number of small holding farmers which will mitigate the negative impacts of market disorders and climate change in agri food sector
Total Investment 278,996 BAM
EU4BusinessRecovery Assistance 208,500 BAM
Beneficiary PZ Kooperativa Prijedor
Municipality Prijedor
Description of Investment Investicija se odnosi na nabavku i isporuku mineralnog đubriva za nekoliko malih poljoprivrednih proizvođača koji će ublažiti negativne posljedice poremećaja na tržištu i klimatskih promjena u poljoprivredno-prehrambenom sektoru.
Total Investment 255,990 BAM
EU4BusinessRecovery Assistance 191,992 BAM
Beneficiary PZ PLODOVI ZEMLJE-LJUBUŠKI p.o.
Municipality Ljubuški
Description of Investment Investicija se odnosi na nabavku i isporuku mineralnog đubriva za nekoliko malih poljoprivrednih proizvođača koji će ublažiti negativne posljedice poremećaja na tržištu i klimatskih promjena u poljoprivredno-prehrambenom sektoru.
Total Investment 286,005 BAM
EU4BusinessRecovery Assistance 214,500 BAM
Project title: Visoko Brand of Entrepreneurship - Tradition Innovated
The locations of the project’s implementation: Visoko
Sector: Entrepreneurship
The sub-sector/niche: Traditional Industries
Short description of the project: This project provide technical support for women, unemployed and youth from the city of Visoko. Over 10 months of its implementation, the project will financially support 20 beneficiaries in business registration and 60 persons in strengthening entrepreneurial skills. Its specific objective of better equipped entrepreneurs gives additional value to traditional industries through improved skills, networking, and support in innovating business models and reaching the market.
The implementer of the project: Association of CEFE Trainers in BiH, City of Visoko, Public Employment Institute of the Zenica-Doboj Canton, Public Institution Secondary School “Hazim Šabanović” Visoko, Ekonto d.o.o. Visoko
The total value of the project (BAM): 350.000
The granted funds (BAM): 350.000
Project duration: 10 months
Project title: RAG - Your Ticket to the World of Entrepreneurship
The locations of the project’s implementation: Bosanski Petrovac/Petrovac, Ribnik
Sector: Entrepreneurship
The sub-sector/niche: Agro-food sector and home made production
Short description of the project: This project intervention aims to additionally upgrade the RAG as the cornerstone of entrepreneurship support in the project area and to contribute to employment and better economic position of vulnerable groups in municipalities of Bosanski Petrovac, Petrovac and Ribnik.

Through delivery of specific training programme for strengthening entrepreneurial skills at least 60 end beneficiaries (unemployed persons) from the project area will successfully complete this training and gain necessary entrepreneurial skills. In addition, at least 20 unemployed persons will register their own businesses/start-ups and receive the support for establishment of new businesses by RAG, including financial support, coaching and mentoring.
The implementer of the project: Association GEA - Banja Luka, Municipality of Petrovac, Municipality of Bosanski Petrovac, Municipality of Ribnik,Tourist organization of Municipality of Petrovac, Tourist organization of Municipality of Ribnik, Ethno willage “Cardaklije”, Faculty of Agriculture Banja Luka, Public Employment Service of Republika Srpska.
The total value of the project (BAM): 345.170
The granted funds (BAM): 345.170
Project duration: 10 months
Project title: LiNK4StartUps
The locations of the project’s implementation: Mostar, Konjic, Prozor-Rama
Sector: Entrepreneurship
The sub-sector/niche:
Short description of the project: This project will improve sustainability of the start ups run by people who are vulnerable in the labour market.

It will increase capabilities of 60 persons (vulnerable categories) at the labour market to start a business; also 20 person that belong to vulnerable categories will get support to start their business, three (3) public institutions will raise capacities to act as help desks and four (4) public institutions will increase their capacities for supporting start ups and vulnerable categories.
The implementer of the project: Udruženje za poduzetništvo i posao LiNK Mostar, City of Mostar, City of Konjic, Municipality of Prozor-Rama, Employment service Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, University “Džemal Bijedić” Mostar – Economy faculty, RadIN d.o.o. Mostar, Eurosjaj d.o.o. Konjic
The total value of the project (BAM): 349.500
The granted funds (BAM): 349.500
Project duration: 10 months
Project title: LEP Krajina SE - Support and improvement of entrepreneur skills for unemployed in Northern Krajina
The locations of the project’s implementation: Territories of the cities of Banja Luka, Gradiška, Derventa, Laktaši and the municipalities Čelinac and Srbac
Sector: Entrepreneurship
The sub-sector/niche:
Short description of the project: This project aims to improve conditions for starting and sustainability of start-ups and small and medium enterprises through established support system within local employment partnership in Krajina region. Its end beneficiaries are unemployed persons, women, youth or persons from vulnerable groups (e.g. minorities, persons with disabilities), who are impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and are interested in establishing own businesses. This project interventions will strengthened entrepreneurial skills and capacities of at least 60 end beneficiaries through SIYB trainings and will impacted the establishment of at least 20 new start-ups supported by coaching and mentoring.
The implementer of the project: LIR Evolucija, Republika Srpska Public Employment Service, City of Laktaši, City of Derventa, Vocational and technical school Derventa Lanaco d.o.o. Banja Luka
The total value of the project (BAM): 332.380
The granted funds (BAM): 332.380
Project duration: 10 months
Project title: LEADER: Local Economy Activation – Development through Entrepreneurship Recovery
The locations of the project’s implementation: Canton Sarajevo
Sector: Entrepreneurship
The sub-sector/niche: High-profit ICT and creative industries
Short description of the project: This project aims to improve interest, knowledge for entrepreneurial engagement as well as market success of emerging entrepreneurs in the Sarajevo Canton operating in high-profit ICT and creative industries.

Strengthened skills of 60 beneficiaries from specified target groups using ILO SIYB and Get Ahead methodologies as well as supported registration of 20 new businesses in ICT and creative industries through technical and financial support (in both pre-registration and post-registration phases) are targets of this project intervention actions.
The implementer of the project: Municipality Centar Sarajevo, Municipality Novo Sarajevo, Association of CEFE Trainers in BiH, Bit Alliance, Canton Sarajevo Public Employment Institute, International Burch University, AssetFin d.o.o., Lawyer Sabina Celik – Law Office “Legal Station”
The total value of the project (BAM): 350.000
The granted funds (BAM): 350.000
Project duration: 10 months
Project title: "Tracking" program for the future
The locations of the project’s implementation: Brod
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Footwear
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 82 existing jobs, create 21 new jobs, increase production for 20%, increase export for 20%, improve business processes, design new products and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: Alegro Shoes
The total value of the project (BAM): 113.111
The granted funds (BAM): 89,969
Project duration: 7 months
Project title: Expansion of production capacities and modernization of production
The locations of the project’s implementation: Ljubuški
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Textile
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 19 existing jobs, create 5 new jobs, increase production for 30%, increase export for 30%, improve business processes, design new products and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: Arox Proizvodnja
The total value of the project (BAM): 139.205
The granted funds (BAM): 99.939
Project duration: 8 months
Project title: Modernization of the production process
The locations of the project’s implementation: Srbac
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche:
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 84 existing jobs, create 20 new jobs, increase sales for 20%, increase export for 20%, improve business processes and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: “Best-tex“ d.o.o. Srbac
The total value of the project (BAM): 97.933,20
The granted funds (BAM): 78.346,56
Project duration: 7 months
Project title: Branding for New Markets
The locations of the project’s implementation: Maglaj
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Textile and clothing
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 196 existing jobs, create 5 new jobs, increase production for 30%, increase export for 30%, improve business processes, design new products, introduce direct sales channels (web shop) and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: Bontex Maglaj d.o.o
The total value of the project (BAM): 140.518
The granted funds (BAM): 98.000
Project duration: 8 months
Project title: Export and new products
The locations of the project’s implementation: Sarajevo
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Textile and clothing
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes (Optitex software), introduction of B2B service (new products developments) and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 13 existing jobs, create 5 new jobs, increase in sale for 100%, increase in export for 100%, improve business processes, access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union and improve occupational safety and health standards in workplace.
The implementer of the project: Catwalk d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 125.336
The granted funds (BAM): 99.936
Project duration: 12 months
Project title: Improvement of production and fight against Covid-19
The locations of the project’s implementation: Tešanj
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Textile and clothing
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 81 existing jobs, create 10 new jobs, increase production for 20%, increase export for 20%, improve business processes, design new products and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: Conita d.o.o. Tešanj
The total value of the project (BAM): 132.500
The granted funds (BAM): 100.000
Project duration: 12 months
Project title: Introducing modern digital technologies to improve tailoring process - DIGITAL-TEX
The locations of the project’s implementation: Tešanj
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Textile and clothing
Short description of the project: PPartner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 213 existing jobs, create 15 new jobs, increase production and efficiency, expand production to a new location in addition to the existing factory, improve business processes, design new products and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: CONTESSA d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 125.549
The granted funds (BAM): 100.000
Project duration: 8 months
Project title: Improving Competitiveness and Sustainable Development
The locations of the project’s implementation: Žepće
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche:
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes and international standards in their business operation and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 100 existing jobs, create 10 new jobs, increase sales for 20%, increase export for 20%, improve business processes and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: Elchy Tex d.o.o. Zepce
The total value of the project (BAM): 91.328
The granted funds (BAM): 73.062
Project duration: 12 months
Project title: Technical Innovation for Productive Work
The locations of the project’s implementation: Zenica
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Textile and clothing
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 21 existing jobs, create 5 new jobs (20% increase in employment), increase production for 15%, increase export for 30%, improve business processes, reduce waste, design new products and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: Empress d.o.o. Zenica
The total value of the project (BAM): 141.679
The granted funds (BAM): 100.000
Project duration: 10 months
Project title: Innovation for improvement of the leather production
The locations of the project’s implementation: Visoko
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Leather
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 38 existing jobs, create 3 new jobs (8% increase in employment), increase production for 20%, improve business processes, reduce waste, access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union and improve occupational safety and health standards in workplace.
The implementer of the project: FAH Kožar d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 104.170
The granted funds (BAM): 83.040
Project duration: 7 months
Project title: Increase efficiency, profits and employee satisfaction through purchasing new machines
The locations of the project’s implementation: Banovići
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Clothing
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 48 existing jobs, create 5 new jobs, increase production for 20%, improve business processes, design new products and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: FOTEX d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 86.728
The granted funds (BAM): 70.328
Project duration: 7 months
Project title: Adoption of the production of new products for foreign and domestic markets through procurement of new, digitally controllable equipment
The locations of the project’s implementation: Pale
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Textile and clothing
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes, development of new products and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 33 existing jobs, create 5 new jobs, increase in sale for 10%, increase in export for 10%, improve business processes, access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union and improve occupational safety and health standards in workplace.
The implementer of the project: GALTEX d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 125.452
The granted funds (BAM): 100.000
Project duration: 5 months
Project title: Diversification of Production through Digitalization
The locations of the project’s implementation: Gradiška
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Clothing
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes, ensuring better and safer working conditions, and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 52 existing jobs, increase production for 10%, increase export for 10%, improve business processes, reduce waste and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: Gončin d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 199.300
The granted funds (BAM): 100.000
Project duration: 8 months
Project title: Introduction of international standards as a pathway to European market
The locations of the project’s implementation: Gradiška
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Clothing
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by adoption of standards in work that will enable participation in important markets. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 209 existing jobs, create 25 new jobs, increase sales for 15%, increase export for 15%, improve business processes and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: HAKADESCH d.o.o. Gradiška
The total value of the project (BAM): 91.375
The granted funds (BAM): 70.675
Project duration: 12 months
Project title: Modernization of equipment, production and business processes
The locations of the project’s implementation: Laktaši
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Textile and clothing
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 10 existing jobs, create 2 new jobs, increase production for 25%, increase export for 10%, improve business processes, design new products and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: LOBBY d.o.o. Laktaši
The total value of the project (BAM): 105.335
The granted funds (BAM): 79.100
Project duration: 10 months
Project title: Procurement of CNC system for digital leather processing
The locations of the project’s implementation: Čelinac
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Footwear
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 10 existing jobs, create 8 new jobs, increase production for 10 - 12%, increase export for 10 - 12%, improve business processes, design new products and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: MADRA d.o.o. Čelinac
The total value of the project (BAM): 125.008
The granted funds (BAM): 100.000
Project duration: 8 months
Project title: Competitiveness and Reorganization of Business Processes for Success
The locations of the project’s implementation: Visoko
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Leather
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing modernized equipment, better working conditions and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 125 existing jobs, create 5 new jobs, increase sales for 10%, increase export for 150%, improve business processes and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: Maksi d.o.o. Visoko
The total value of the project (BAM): 105.398
The granted funds (BAM): 81.798
Project duration: 12 months
Project title: Enhancing competitiveness through innovation, introduction of protection measures against Covid-19 and client diversification
The locations of the project’s implementation: Kladanj
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Clothing
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 24 existing jobs, create 1 new jobs (20% increase in employment), increase production for 15%, increase export for 15%, improve business processes, reduce waste and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: D.O.O. Mašić
The total value of the project (BAM): 91.920
The granted funds (BAM): 73.400
Project duration: 10 months
Project title: Enhancing production capacities and opening new markets
The locations of the project’s implementation: Kozarska Dubica
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Clothing
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 58 existing jobs, create 5 new jobs, increase production for 20%, increase export for 10%, improve business processes, reduce waste, design new products and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: NBM d.o.o. Kozarska Dubica
The total value of the project (BAM): 100.000
The granted funds (BAM): 80.000
Project duration: 6 months
Project title: E-NERZZ: Adopting sustainable business models in response to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic
The locations of the project’s implementation: Visoko
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Leather
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise shall introduce innovative e-commerce and sales channels and production upgrades to mitigate the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on its production and sales. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 35 jobs, create 2 new jobs, increase production, increase sale for 7%, increase the number of products, increase the number of employees, enter the new markets, to continuously cooperate between the private and academic sectors in Visoko, to increase image of the leather production sector both in BiH and outside BiH, to improve occupational safety and health standards to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to ensure business continuity.
The implementer of the project: “Nerzz Bešlagić“ Visoko d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 121.360
The granted funds (BAM): 96.660
Project duration: 12 months
Project title: Modernization of production facilities
The locations of the project’s implementation: Čitluk
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Textile
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 65 existing jobs, create 4 new jobs, increase production for 15%, increase export for 10%, improve business processes, design new products and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: Odiseja 97 d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 133.159
The granted funds (BAM): 99.868
Project duration: 8 months
Project title: Introduction of a new range of products in pandemic conditions through technological improvement of the company
The locations of the project’s implementation: Novi Grad
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Clothing
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 27 existing jobs, create 10 new jobs, increase production for 30%, increase export for 30%, improve business processes, design new products and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: PADRINO-BP d.o.o
The total value of the project (BAM): 133.928
The granted funds (BAM): 93.700
Project duration: 10 months
Project title: Development and improvement of production capacities
The locations of the project’s implementation: Kostajnica
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Clothing
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 74 existing jobs, create 10 new jobs, increase production for 30%, increase export for 20%, improve business processes and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: Sana Linea a.d. Kostajnica
The total value of the project (BAM): 130.299
The granted funds (BAM): 99.999
Project duration: 9 months
Project title: Innovation for Post-pandemic Recovery
The locations of the project’s implementation: Gračanica
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Footwear
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 121 existing jobs, create 30 new jobs, increase sales for 15%, increase export for 15%, improve business processes and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: SLT Enterprise d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 90.168
The granted funds (BAM): 71.000
Project duration: 9 months
Project title: Technological improvement of the company
The locations of the project’s implementation: Mostar
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Textile
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 49 existing jobs, create 5 new jobs, increase production for 10%, increase export for 10%, improve business processes, design new products and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: Tekstilna industrija d.o.o. Mostar
The total value of the project (BAM): 129.157
The granted funds (BAM): 100.000
Project duration: 8 months
Project title: Innovation for Business Development
The locations of the project’s implementation: Zvornik
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Textile and chloting
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 71 existing jobs, create 2 new jobs, increase production for up to 10%, increase export for up to 10%, improve business processes, design new products and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: TISA MOD D.O.O. ZVORNIK
The total value of the project (BAM): 126.332,29
The granted funds (BAM): 100.000
Project duration: 9 months
Project title: Innovation for Business Development
The locations of the project’s implementation: Tešanj
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Chloting
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing new products, provide better working conditions in the enterprise and ensure cooperation with new international clients. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 10 existing jobs, create 1 new jobs, increase production for 20%, increase export for 30%, improve business processes, design new products and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: Trien d.o.o. Tesanj
The total value of the project (BAM): 129.600
The granted funds (BAM): 100.000
Project duration: 12 months
Project title: Mitigating economic consequences caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in a perspective footwear company VERDI by specific interventions - BECAUSE IT'S WORTH IT.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Teslić
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Footwear
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by mitigating the negative economic consequences caused by the impact of COVID-19 and enable implementation of mitigation measures as cost-effective methods for risk reduction. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 136 existing jobs, create 15 new jobs, increase sales for 10.75%, increase export for 10.75%, improve business processes and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: „VERDI“ d.o.o. Teslić
The total value of the project (BAM): 130.967
The granted funds (BAM): 99.527
Project duration: 11 months
Project title: Innovation in Production (CNC Machines)
The locations of the project’s implementation: Zenica
Sector: Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Clothing
Short description of the project: Partner Enterprise will improve its business by introducing innovative digitalization processes, certification for new international standards and implementing the technical assistance recommendations. Upon completion of the assignment, the Partner Enterprise is expected to retain 89 existing jobs, create at least 5 new jobs, increase production for 5%, increase export for 5%, improve business processes, reduce production waste and access new markets in the Western Balkans region and European Union.
The implementer of the project: Zenko d.o.o. Zenica
The total value of the project (BAM): 123.094
The granted funds (BAM): 98.183
Project duration: 10 months
Entrepreneurship
Total value of granted funds: 1.750.000 BAM
Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors
Total value of granted funds: 2.738.162 BAM
Metal and mechanical industry
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Wood processing sector
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Metal and wood processing
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Tourism
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Agricultural and food sector and rural development
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Mostar: Improving business operations of small and medium enterprises through implementation of digital marketing

As part of the Covid-19 Investment Response/EU4Business Recovery project, a workshop titled "Digital Marketing in Tourism" was held on Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Mostar, designed for tourist destinations and representatives of tourism businesses.

22.05.2023.
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After the training, the partners of the competent ministries will be provided with the continuous support in the implementation of strategic planning in the field of green economy

Covid-19 Investment Response/EU4BusinessRecovery projekat i njegova Green Recovery komponenta, u želji da jačaju kapacitete institucionalnih partnera na putu ka zelenoj tranziciji, organiziraju interaktivne treninge pod nazivom “Izgradnja kapaciteta i podrška u strateškom planiranju sa fokusom na zelenu ekonomiju”.

19.05.2023.
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By reducing the use of harmful gases, small and medium-sized enterprises in Bosnia and Herzegovina strengthen their competitiveness on export market in the European Union

The seminar "Carbon accounting and business sustainability" was organized in the premises of the Foreign Trade Chamber on May 3 and 4, which was supported by GIZ on behalf of the German government through the Green Recovery component.

09.05.2023.
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Ramex - an example of a successful company in the energy transition

Founded in 1992, the company Ramex from Kladanj specializes in the manufacturing of children's furniture made of solid wood. One of their biggest successes was the establishment of cooperation with IKEA, which represented a major step forward for the business.

08.05.2023.
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Technical Support

SCORE programme

SCORE programme

The Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) Programme of the International Labour Organization (ILO) improves productivity and working conditions in small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

SUSTAINING COMPETITIVE AND RESPONSIBLE ENTERPRISES (SCORE) PROGRAMME

SUSTAINING COMPETITIVE AND RESPONSIBLE ENTERPRISES (SCORE) PROGRAMME

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