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EU4Business

For competetive and inovative local economy

The EU4Business project, worth 16.1 million euros, was co-financed by the European Union (15 million euros) and the Federal Republic of Germany (1.1 million euros), and implemented by GIZ, ILO and UNDP, from April 2018 to July 2022, in order to support the development of the private sector and strengthen the economy in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In order to support their competitiveness and innovation, more than 10 million euros in grants were allocated to the export-oriented sector, to tourism, agriculture and rural development and entrepreneurship, as well as their development, in 82 development projects throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina. Among others, 11 partner projects were supported to alleviate obstacles to innovation, growth and development of export sectors, as well as 23 export-oriented companies, and 8 projects from the tourism sector. In the field of entrepreneurship, the focus was placed on five projects which supported the establishment of 123 new businesses and start-ups, of which 53 in the IT sector. Furthermore, 35 projects in the agriculture and rural development sector received support.

EU4Business, among other factors, contributed to the creation of 913 new jobs in all supported areas (export-oriented sectors, tourism, agri-food sector and rural development and entrepreneurship). The end users were micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, farmers and entrepreneurs, with special emphasis on youth, women and vulnerable groups. The project thus improved the business environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

EU4Business co-finances 82 development projects. A total of 9.7 million euros in grants were awarded in the following 4 sectors:

Export-oriented sector

Through the EU4Business project, the European Union (EU) and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany (BMZ) co-financed 82 development projects in four sectors with 9.7 million euros in grants.

  • export-oriented sector: wood and metal industry,
  • tourism,
  • agricultural and food sector and rural development,
  • entrepreneurship

Technical assistance is also provided in addition to financial assistance, with a total value of 10 million euros of the EU4Business assistance.

The project is implemented by GIZ, UNDP and ILO.

We have supported

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)

Tourism

Through the EU4Business project, the European Union (EU) and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany (BMZ) co-financed 82 development projects in four sectors with 9.7 million euros in grants.

  • export-oriented sector: wood and metal industry,
  • tourism,
  • agricultural and food sector and rural development,
  • entrepreneurship

Technical assistance is also provided in addition to financial assistance, with a total value of 10 million euros of the EU4Business assistance.

The project is implemented by GIZ, UNDP and ILO.

We have supported

Agricultural and food
sector and rural development

Through the EU4Business project, the European Union (EU) and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany (BMZ) co-financed 82 development projects in four sectors with 9.7 million euros in grants.

  • export-oriented sector: wood and metal industry,
  • tourism,
  • agricultural and food sector and rural development,
  • entrepreneurship

Technical assistance is also provided in addition to financial assistance, with a total value of 10 million euros of the EU4Business assistance.

The project is implemented by GIZ, UNDP and ILO.

We have supported

EU4Business - Final Report, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Entrepreneurship

Through the EU4Business project, the European Union (EU) and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany (BMZ) co-financed 82 development projects in four sectors with 9.7 million euros in grants.

  • export-oriented sector: wood and metal industry,
  • tourism,
  • agricultural and food sector and rural development,
  • entrepreneurship

Technical assistance is also provided in addition to financial assistance, with a total value of 10 million euros of the EU4Business assistance.

The project is implemented by GIZ, UNDP and ILO.

We have supported

CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES’ INNOVATIVE CAPACITY

28.11.2019.

Interactive map of EU4Business projects

Financial support is provided through the allocation of grants in the following sectors/areas of activity:
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Project title: Farma Arsenić d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Kozarska Dubica
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Dairy (Cow's milk)
Short description of the project: Investment refers to purchase of robot for automatic and fast milking and tracking the milk production for each individual cow as well as feeding information on daily production in database for efficient dairy herd management.
The implementer of the project: Farma Arsenić d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 286,075
The granted funds (BAM): 171,645
Project title: SANEL poljoprivredni obrt
The locations of the project’s implementation: Odžak
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Dairy (Cow's milk)
Short description of the project: Investment relates to the purchase of machinery for livestock feed preparation, as well as feeding and manure loading and management (telescopic loader, multipurpose feed mix trailer and variable hay Rollo baler).
The implementer of the project: SANEL poljoprivredi obrt
The total value of the project (BAM): 282,750
The granted funds (BAM): 169,650
Project title: Mlin-Ko Kopačević d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Odžak
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Cereals and oilseeds
Short description of the project: For the company, investment in procurement of equipment for grain analysis, packaging and production. For subcontractors, investment in procurement of wheat seeds and fertilizers.
The implementer of the project: Mlin-Ko Kopačević d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 197,934
The granted funds (BAM): 147,237
Project title: Braća Pavlović d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Šamac
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Meat (Beef cattle feeding)
Short description of the project: Investment in agri-telehandler, trailer for spreading manure in fields, livestock feed mix trailer and hay Rollo baler.
The implementer of the project: Braća Pavlović d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 376,080
The granted funds (BAM): 195,000
Project title: Ekomed MK d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Šamac
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Beekeeping
Short description of the project: Investment in homogenizer for honey, stainless steel table; stainless steel stand, dispenser; honey containers; jar reception area; self-adhesive labels and other equipment for honey production.
The implementer of the project: Ekomed MK d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 140,574
The granted funds (BAM): 105,430
Project title: Oranica d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Domaljevac
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Cereals and oilseeds
Short description of the project: Investment in procurement of equipment for wheat production, procurement of wheat and mineral fertilizers for cereals and oilseeds.
The implementer of the project: Oranica d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 266,373
The granted funds (BAM): 149,168
Project title: Irass d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Orašje
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Cereals and oilseeds
Short description of the project: Investment in equipment and raw materials for sowing cereals and oilseeds
The implementer of the project: Irass d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 214,285
The granted funds (BAM): 150,000
Project title: Agro Mašić
The locations of the project’s implementation: Gradačac
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Dairy (Cow's milk)
Short description of the project: Investment relates to the purchase of telescoping loader, software for animal health, movement and reproduction behavior tracking.
The implementer of the project: Agro Mašić
The total value of the project (BAM): 292,709
The granted funds (BAM): 175,625
Project title: Agro Kukuruzović
The locations of the project’s implementation: Gradačac
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Fruits
Short description of the project: Investment shall provide production material for cooperants: machinery (pallet truck, weighting scale), packaging boxes and disinfection products.
The implementer of the project: Agro Kukuruzović
The total value of the project (BAM): 167,800
The granted funds (BAM): 124,980
Project title: Andrić-Farm
The locations of the project’s implementation: Gradačac
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Meat (Poultry farming)
Short description of the project: Investment relates to purchase of SKOV control system for automated equipment, lighting, termoisolation, fence construction, desinfection barriers, and hydrant network, construction, and scale installation.
The implementer of the project: Andrić-Farm
The total value of the project (BAM): 167,800
The granted funds (BAM): 124,980
Project title: Božić d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Brčko
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Cereals and oilseeds
Short description of the project: For the company, investment in grain analyzer and for subcontractors, investment in mechanization and sowing packages
The implementer of the project: Božić d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 199,754
The granted funds (BAM): 149,815
Project title: Agro Živanović d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Bijeljina
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Vegetables (Bell pepper)
Short description of the project: Investment relates to the continuation of construction works on the facility for handling, packaging and storage of vegetables.
The implementer of the project: Agro Živanović d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 168,477
The granted funds (BAM): 97,716
Project title: Zemljoradnička zadruga GRAČANKA
The locations of the project’s implementation: Gračanica
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Dairy
Short description of the project: Investment in equipment and machinery for dairy, seeds for winter crops.
The implementer of the project: Zemljoradnička zadruga GRAČANKA
The total value of the project (BAM): 199,029
The granted funds (BAM): 149,272
Project title: Mliječna industrija 99 d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Gračanica
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Dairy
Short description of the project: Investment in equipment for milk processing and small machinery for cooperatives used in primary milk production.
The implementer of the project: Mliječna industrija 99 d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 547,600
The granted funds (BAM): 149,992
Project title: Mljekara Smajić d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Ratkovići (Čelić)
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Dairy (Milk processing)
Short description of the project: Investment to increase the production capacity and modernize the milk processing through the acquisition of a yoghurt container filling and sealing machine, and a machine for washing, filling and sealing of PET bottles.
The implementer of the project: Mljekara Smajić d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 619,333
The granted funds (BAM): 290,000
Project title: Sines d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Brčko
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Dairy
Short description of the project: Investment will provide needed machinery for land cultivation, harvest and animal feed, including the transport of milking machines.
The implementer of the project: Sines d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 225,255
The granted funds (BAM): 149,911
Project title: Farma Škundrić s.p.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Prijedor
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Dairy (Cow's milk)
Short description of the project: Investment relates to the purchase of robot for fast and automatic milking as well as recording milk production for each individual cow and storing the collected data in data base for efficient dairy herd management.
The implementer of the project: Farma Škundrić s.p.
The total value of the project (BAM): 327,499
The granted funds (BAM): 194,862
Project title: Farma Brojler Produkt d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Prnjavor
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Meat (Poultry farming)
Short description of the project: Investment relates to the conduction of new broiler production facility including software for tracking, management and optimization of production premise‘s conditions and parameters required for optimal broiler fattening.
The implementer of the project: Farma Brojler Produkt d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 446,717
The granted funds (BAM): 195,000
Project title: MI TRIVAS d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Prnjavor
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Meat (Meat processing)
Short description of the project: Investment in production modernization by purchasing of a slicing machine, labeling machine for packaged sliced goods, a flow pack machine for packing finished products, as well as a labeling machine for flow pack products.
The implementer of the project: MI TRIVAS d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 368,750
The granted funds (BAM): 184,375
Project title: Vinarija Jungić d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Markovac (Čelinac)
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Wine (Wine production)
Short description of the project: Investment in modernizing the technological wine production process, through the application of new equipment, and launching a new line of premium wines. Investment in software for process handling, implementation of HACCP standards, purchase of barrels, a pneumatic press, a microoxigenation machine for the bottle filler, and a power generator.
The implementer of the project: Vinarija Jungić d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 351,783
The granted funds (BAM): 175,891
Project title: PZ Poljopodrašnica
The locations of the project’s implementation: Mrkonjić Grad
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Dairy (Cow's milk)
Short description of the project: For the company, investment in tanks for storage of raw milk. For subcontractors, investment in machinery for primary agricultural production.
The implementer of the project: PZ Poljopodrašnica
The total value of the project (BAM): 179,419
The granted funds (BAM): 134,564
Project title: Poljorad d.o.o. Turbe-Travnik
The locations of the project’s implementation: Turbe (Travnik)
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Dairy (Cow's milk)
Short description of the project: Investment relates to the purchase of a multifunctional automatic container filling machine for dairy products, vacuum machine for packing aged cheese, wastewater treatment, and construction of building for water treatment equipment.
The implementer of the project: Poljorad d.o.o. Turbe-Travnik
The total value of the project (BAM): 669,835
The granted funds (BAM): 288,029
Project title: Pašalić obrt
The locations of the project’s implementation: Dolipolje (Zenica)
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Meat (Meat processing)
Short description of the project: Investment in the construction of a slaughterhouse and meat processing plant.
The implementer of the project: Pašalić obrt
The total value of the project (BAM): 576,485
The granted funds (BAM): 288,242
Project title: Vimar grupa d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Arnautovići (Visoko)
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Meat (Meat processing)
Short description of the project: Investment in new machines for cured meat production: climate chamber for curing meat, climate chamber for ripening, a Flowpack machine for product packing, multivac machine for vacuum sealing, and a chamber trolley.
The implementer of the project: Vimar grupa d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 1,046,831
The granted funds (BAM): 290,000
Project title: Agro Stef d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Han Pijesak
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Vegetables (Ware potatoes)
Short description of the project: Investment relates to the purchase of potato planter, potato banker and combined potato harvester, as well as potato receiving bunker for cleaning and grading.
The implementer of the project: Agro Stef d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 277,860
The granted funds (BAM): 166,716
Project title: TZR AGROS
The locations of the project’s implementation: Srebrenica
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Fruits
Short description of the project: Investment in equipment for completing the line for processing raspberries and other fruits, equipment for washing and disinfection. For cooperatives, investment in small machinery, fertilizers and protection packages, disinfectants
The implementer of the project: TZR AGROS
The total value of the project (BAM): 135,870
The granted funds (BAM): 100,651
Project title: CONTE-CO d.o.o
The locations of the project’s implementation: Rogatica
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Fruits
Short description of the project: Investment in equipment for completing the line for processing raspberries and other fruits, equipment for washing and disinfection. For cooperatives, investment in small machinery, fertilizers and protection packages, disinfectants
The implementer of the project: CONTE-CO d.o.o
The total value of the project (BAM): 195,168
The granted funds (BAM): 145,521
Project title: Starnet d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Bugojno
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Fruits
Short description of the project: Investment in packaging and equipment for completing fruit processing line, raw materials and small machinery for subcontractors
The implementer of the project: Starnet d.o.o
The total value of the project (BAM): 112,940
The granted funds (BAM): 84,705
Project title: Šumski plod d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Prozor-Rama
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Fruits
Short description of the project: For the company, investment in disinfection tunnel, floor cleaning machine, packaging. For subcontractors, investment in cultivators, farm equipment and machinery.
The implementer of the project: Šumski plod d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 196,183
The granted funds (BAM): 147,137
Project title: Farma Podhum d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Livno
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Meat (Beef cattle feeding)
Short description of the project: Investment relates to the purchase of ramp, animal pens, animal tracking hardware and software, construction of building for ee-solar panels, irrigation system.
The implementer of the project: Farma Podhum d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 376,080
The granted funds (BAM): 130,982
Project title: Očuz obrt
The locations of the project’s implementation: Uvorići (Visoko)
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Meat (Meat processing)
Short description of the project: Investment relates to the purchase of an industrial mixer and a new production line for meat products.
The implementer of the project: Očuz obrt
The total value of the project (BAM): 295,369
The granted funds (BAM): 147,684
Project title: FRUTTI FUNGHI d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Visoko
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Fruits
Short description of the project: For the company, investment in fruit processing equipment, technological line for washing, fruit sorting, pasteurizers, strainers, dryers. For subcontractors, investment in small machinery, fertilizers and protection packages and hygiene packages for COVID.
The implementer of the project: FRUTTI FUNGHI d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 200,016
The granted funds (BAM): 112,322
Project title: Eko Sir Puđa d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Golinjevo/Miši (Livno)
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Dairy (Milk processing)
Short description of the project: Investment relates to the modernization of cheese production and acquiring of new line of products..
The implementer of the project: Eko Sir Puđa d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 749,169
The granted funds (BAM): 289,928
Project title: Farmavit d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Ljubinje
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Vegetables (Garlic processing)
Short description of the project: Investment intended for vegetable processing and includes an acquisition of an automated line for container filling, sealing, and labeling of granulated garlic.
The implementer of the project: Farmavit d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 300,000
The granted funds (BAM): 150,000
Project title: Podrumi Vukoje 1982 d.o.o.
The locations of the project’s implementation: Hrupjela (Trebinje)
Sector: Agriculture
The sub-sector/niche: Wine (Wine production)
Short description of the project: Investment includes the purchase of a grinder, transport pump, pneumatic press, wine filter, streaming pump, chiller, pipe grape cooling system, screening table and wooden barrels.
The implementer of the project: Podrumi Vukoje 1982 d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 395,051
The granted funds (BAM): 197,525
Project title: Flexible automation by robotization of production processes
The locations of the project’s implementation: Gradiška
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry
Short description of the project: The specific goal of this project is to introduce robots into production processes and thus increase the company's efficiency and create new and well-paid jobs for highly skilled workers. The intention is to integrate flexible automation into day-to-day operations and thus achieve a high level of productivity, even in the production of limited series and individual products. The project will help the development of pilot products and enable Tikt Manufaktura d.o.o. to enter a new market of robotic production. The company will use the acquired expertise to create its own robot that will be placed on the BIH market, and later in the region. The project will also contribute to the upgrade of internal organization and production processes.
The implementer of the project: Tikt Manufaktura d.o.o. Gradiška
The total value of the project (BAM): 439.150
The granted funds (BAM): 182.840
Duration of the project: 12 months
Project title: Gradiška - the City of Wood
The locations of the project’s implementation: City of Gradiška, and Municipalities of Laktaši, Srbac and Kozarska Dubica
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Wood processing sector
Short description of the project: The project offers an innovation and product development hub, the Centre for research and development in the wood processing sector. The Centre will have an inter-sectoral approach by combining local resources and the ICT tools advantages with its focus on innovation, clustering, networking, product development and promotion. Targeted companies will become more agile and able to faster respond to the client needs and upgrade their capacities. The project will also support the development and introduction of a new curriculum for wood CNC operators in Gradiška Technical School. The project will contribute to the creation of better quality and better paid jobs in the area by supporting the targeted companies to increase their investments in the development of products with higher added value and their branding.
The implementers of the project: Grad Gradiška (vodeći realizator); Tehnička škola, Gradiška (realizator); Bor d.o.o. Gradiška (realizator)
The total value of the project (BAM): 703.198
The granted funds (BAM): 557.312
Duration of the project: 18 months
Project title: Introduction of a complete Lean - Six Sigma programme and procurement of welding robots
The locations of the project’s implementation: North-West Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry
Short description of the project: The project aims to increase the competitiveness and productivity of the company, improve product quality, optimize the production process, as well as work safety in the pandemic circumstances. With the introduction of the Lean - Six Sigma control model programme and the robotization of the welding process, the company Č.J. d.o.o. strives to retain its employees and to employ additional skilled workers. The company remains committed to job security, satisfactory employees’ earnings and an inspiring working environment.
The implementer of the project: Č.J d.o.o. Bihać
The total value of the project (BAM): 320.010
The granted funds (BAM): 154.850
Duration of the project: 7 months
Project title: Providing Availability of Resources for Wood Processing Companies in Order to Increase Export through Creating a Focal Point in Prijedor Region - REPRO
The locations of the project’s implementation: Prijedor
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Wood processing sector
Short description of the project: The REPRO project strengthens the competitiveness of the wood processing sector in Prijedor area through innovative approaches and by improving business cooperation and networking. To catalyse positive changes in the wood processing sector, the project introduces new technologies and ICT tools into business processes of the targeted companies. The activities will focus on strengthening capacities of the targeted companies and the business association “DRVO Cluster Prijedor”. This will result in accelerated development of the export-orientated wood processing and furniture production companies, generated growth, job retention and creation of new jobs.
The implementer of the project: Agency for Economic Development of the City of Prijedor “PREDA-PD”, Prijedor (Lead Applicant); Wood and Furniture Cluster “DRVO-Pd”, Prijedor (co-applicant); Gavranović d.o.o. Prijedor (co-applicant)
The total value of the project (BAM): 374.377
The granted funds (BAM): 299.034
Duration of the project: 16 months
Project title: Development and implementation of a new business model - Masterwood
The locations of the project’s implementation: Kozarac
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Wood processing sector
Short description of the project: The specific goal of this project is to develop and introduce a new business model in the company Masterwood d.o.o., which will open new dimensions of growth and development for this furniture manufacturer. By investing in new equipment, based on CNC technology, and by developing new products with higher added value, the market competitiveness of the company will be strengthened. The project also plans to digitize the whole business, introduce a 'controlling' function as a new management philosophy that will facilitate the company's strategic decision-making process, and help networking with relevant designers and agents from the country and abroad. Flexibility in business processes and increased level of productivity of the company will result in new business opportunities and employment.
The implementer of the project: Masterwood d.o.o. Kozarac
The total value of the project (BAM): 398.920
The granted funds (BAM): 195.000
Duration of the project: 12 months
Project title: Strengthening innovative capacities and increasing exports
The locations of the project’s implementation: Laktaši
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry
Short description of the project: Through the procurement of sophisticated equipment and the introduction of a higher level of digitalization and innovation in production management, this project will improve labour productivity and overall production technology of PROINOX FM d.o.o. The project also plans to strengthen human resources by improving the workers’ knowledge and skills related to the existing and new production processes. By applying modern marketing tools and standards, the export capacities of this manufacturer of professional stainless-steel catering equipment will be improved. The project will lead to increased sales and new jobs.
The implementer of the project: PROINOX FM d.o.o. Laktaši
The total value of the project (BAM): 390.000
The granted funds (BAM): 195.000
Duration of the project: 12 months
Project title: New concepts of methodology for increasing competitiveness - NMCIC
The locations of the project’s implementation: Banja Luka
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry
Short description of the project: The project will improve the overall competitiveness of Maxmara d.o.o. by introducing new and modern business processes, educating the company's management and strengthening its technological base. The project will implement the sustainable practice of Lean Management in the sales and supply chain and Lean Production in the production plant. Together with the installation of the new IZO glass production machine, this will optimize all key business processes. By shortening the time from the sales price to proposal and from confirmed order to delivery, the company will receive more lucrative business orders (with increased profits) and hire new staff.
The implementer of the project: Maxmara d.o.o. Banja Luka
The total value of the project (BAM): 301.964
The granted funds (BAM): 145.385
Duration of the project: 12 months
Project title: Strengthening the company's competitiveness by technologically innovative production improvement and promotion of new services
The locations of the project’s implementation: Sanski most
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry
Short description of the project: Within this project the production capacities of GAT d.o.o. will be improved through additional modernization and automation of production lines and production process. Furthermore, new services and marketing innovations will be developed. In accordance with the agreement on professional cooperation between the company and the University of Bihać, a mutual transfer of knowledge will take place, and, through planned training, the qualification level of employees will also be raised. By increasing the business and production digitalization level and workforce skills, the project will contribute to the employment of qualified young people.
The implementer of the project: GAT d.o.o. Sanski Most
The total value of the project (BAM): 381.900
The granted funds (BAM): 181.900
Duration of the project: 12 months
Project title: Capacity building, development of innovative products and digitalization of companies
The locations of the project’s implementation: Banja Luka
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry
Short description of the project: With the aim of strengthening its competitiveness, increasing quality and shortening production deadlines, the company intends to build its own capacity for plasticization of products as a necessary step in the production process. Tri Best d.o.o. is a manufacturer of elevators and other lifting and carrying devices, and the introduction of new technologies, a higher level of digitalization of managing and production processes, improvement of production capacities and development of innovative products (outdoor elevators) will contribute to economic growth and export of the company. Tri Best d.o.o. also plans to establish business connections with support institutions, such as the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Banja Luka. As a part of this project, professional training of the staff is also planned, as well as the employment of new, qualified workers.
The implementer of the project: Tri Best d.o.o. Banja Luka
The total value of the project (BAM): 303.650
The granted funds (BAM): 129.900
Duration of the project: 12 months
Project title: NOVALIS – Network of Value Adding Local Innovation Structures
The locations of the project’s implementation: North-West Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry i Wood processing sector
Short description of the project: The project NOVALIS strengthens the competitiveness of metal processing and wood processing sectors in NW BiH as key exporting sectors to the EU Single Market and the CEFTA countries. Through its activities, the project builds capacities of targeted companies. It also establishes stronger interaction between metal and wood processing companies and ICT sector companies, with business development services providers, thus supporting innovations, production improvements and digitalization of business processes. By enabling creation of higher value-added products for international markets, NOVALIS contributes to job retention and creation of high-quality jobs in the metal, wood processing and ICT sectors.
The implementers of the project: Enterprise Development Agency Eda, Banja Luka (Lead Applicant); Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Banja Luka (co-applicant); Spektra DMG d.o.o. Banja Luka (co-applicant); MasterWood d.o.o. Prijedor (co-applicant)
The total value of the project (BAM): 678.430
The granted funds (BAM): 542.700
Duration of the project: 18 months
Project title: Digitalization Centre for Competitiveness and Innovation Improvement in SME - DigIT SME
The locations of the project’s implementation: Republika Srpska, City of Banja Luka, Municipalities of Gradiška i Prnjavor
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry
Short description of the project: The DigIT SME project contributes to increasing of competitiveness and improvement of innovation capacities through the digital transformation of the targeted SMEs in the RS. The project will establish a fully operative Centre for Digital Transformation. The Centre will also offer business development services, including use of modern IT tools, improvement of communications and sales, professional consultations and the advancement of knowledge regarding crisis management, health protection and safety at work, and other topics. The project will accelerate further development of both the ICT sector and metal processing industry and this will result in the increased export of the targeted SMEs, new jobs and jobs retention.
The implementers of the project: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Srpska, Banja Luka (Lead Applicant); Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Banja Luka (co-applicant); Innovation Centre Banja Luka (co-applicant); Saga NFG d.o.o. Banja Luka (co-applicant); Topinox d.o.o. Prnjavor (co-applicant)
The total value of the project (BAM): 484.379
The granted funds (BAM): 383.998
Duration of the project: 18 months
Project title: Expansion of the product assortment, modernization of the production process and digitalization
The locations of the project’s implementation: Banja Luka
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Wood processing sector
Short description of the project: GMP Kompani d.o.o. strives to strengthen its competitive advantages and gain a better position in the demanding EU furniture market. The project will enable the introduction of high-quality products (of leather or canvas with an innovative design), modernization of the production process and digitalization of business. Within the project, the company will procure new machines that will enable the production of innovative design products, rationalization of the existing production process, computer design of plywood templates and their storage for the needs of future production. Additionally, digitalization of business process management and e-commerce will be introduced. Increasing the production volume will enable additional employments in this company.
The implementers of the project: GMP Kompani d.o.o. Banja Luka
The total value of the project (BAM): 373.250
The granted funds (BAM): 135.500
Duration of the project: 10 months
Project title: Improvement of production of stainless-steel tanks and development of innovative computer programs for the design and manufacture of metal containers
The locations of the project’s implementation: Banja Luka
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry
Short description of the project: In order to increase sales and exports, within this project, the company Holzex Group d.o.o. intends to complete its production line for stainless steel metal containers through the procurement of necessary equipment and machinery. The implementation of innovative automated design of metal containers for wineries, breweries, dairies and similar industries will significantly improve business processes. Moreover, the procurement of ERP system for production planning and monitoring will establish an up-to-date system of production organization and IT support within the company. This will increase the volume of production and competitiveness of the company and create new jobs.
The implementers of the project: Holzex Group d.o.o. Banja Luka
The total value of the project (BAM): 209.940
The granted funds (BAM): 102.000
Duration of the project: 12 months
Project title: Improving innovative capacities by introducing standards and new technologies in production
The locations of the project’s implementation: Laktaši
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry
Short description of the project: The goal of this project is to improve the company's production outputs through the optimization of work processes in Procesna oprema inženjering d.o.o. Special emphasis will be put on meeting current standards, which will help to increase the number of products this company exports to the international market. The project will enable the improvement of production technology through the procurement of innovative and highly productive equipment for sheet metal processing. The introduction of European standards EN 1090 and EN 3834 will improve the quality of work. By active presence in the market and by applying modern marketing tools, the company's sales and exports will increase and enable new employments.
The implementer of the project: Procesna oprema inženjering d.o.o Laktaši
The total value of the project (BAM): 255.450
The granted funds (BAM): 125.800
Duration of the project: 12 months
Project title: Product and technology development, staff training and modernization of equipment for the production of steel structures
The locations of the project’s implementation: Prnjavor
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry
Short description of the project: Within this project, the manufacturer of steel structures Ferrostil-MONT d.o.o. intends to introduce modern work technology in its production process and procure new production equipment. In order to enable quality painting of the steel structure, the project will support the construction of a painting chamber. This will enable higher product quality, save energy, painting materials and, in accordance with modern environmental regulations, it will also facilitate better protection of the environment and of the employees’ health. By improving product quality, reducing production costs, increasing technological and production efficiency, production volume and exports to the EU market, Ferrostil-MONT d.o.o. will increase its competitiveness and innovation, and will also enable the employment of new skilled workers.
The implementer of the project: Ferrostil-MONT d.o.o. Prnjavor
The total value of the project (BAM): 210.505
The granted funds (BAM): 104.000
Duration of the project: 12 months
Project title: Software development for product visualization and e-business
The locations of the project’s implementation: Tešanj
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Wood processing sector
Short description of the project: The project will enable the development of software for product visualization and streamlining of orders’ processing (e-business), as well as the establishment of an Artisan d.o.o. intranet. The project will improve the quality and efficiency of business processes and shorten the orders’ processing time, which will contribute to further growth of the company, increase its turnover and create new jobs.
The implementer of the project: Artisan d.o.o. Tešanj
The total value of the project (BAM): 314.200
The granted funds (BAM): 157.100
Duration of the project: 12 months
Project title: Innovations in development, production and digital marketing to increase competitiveness
The locations of the project’s implementation: Žepće
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Wood processing sector
Short description of the project: By introducing innovations in production, organization, development and sales, the goal of this project is to position Saga d.o.o. as an internationally recognizable and attractive brand in the world of modern designer furniture. Through the introduction of modern woodworking machines and technologies and through the optimization and mapping of production processes, Saga intends to improve its production capacity and increase productivity and efficiency. The design of two new products and the introduction of the ISO 9001 quality standard are planned. By creating a dynamic website and strengthening digital marketing, a new marketing approach will also be developed. This will lead to an increase in sales and enable the employment of new workers.
The implementer of the project: Saga d.o.o. Žepče
The total value of the project (BAM): 365.000
The granted funds (BAM): 182.000
Duration of the project: 12 months
Project title: FAB-LAB - An Innovation Based Economy
The locations of the project’s implementation: Zenica Doboj Canton, including Municipalities of Tešanj, Usora and Doboj Jug
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry
Short description of the project: The FAB-LAB project contributes to the export growth, job retention and new jobs in the metal industry of the area by helping companies to innovate, cooperate and export. The project will focus on the digitalization of business activities of targeted companies, strengthening their competitiveness and their innovative approaches. The project will establish FAB-LAB Centre for the export-oriented companies in the metal and mechanical industry. FAB LAB Centre will organize training for middle management in the targeted companies, as well as training for specialized workers (e.g. welders, assembly technician) and for a highly skilled workforce. The sustainable results will be seen through the improvement of the business environment.
The implementer of the project: Development Agency of Tešanj Municipality – TRA, Tešanj (Lead Applicant); GMC d.o.o. Usora (co-applicant); JUNIOR-EKO-TERMIK d.o.o. Tešanj (co-applicant)
The total value of the project (BAM): 601.285
The granted funds (BAM): 451.059
Duration of the project: 18 months
Project title: Digitization of veneer mould production
The locations of the project’s implementation: Šipovo
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Wood processing sector
Short description of the project: The project aims to improve the company's organizational and innovative capacities. It focuses on the implementation of software for production planning and management, and on the digitalization of production. Within the project activities, additional training and employment of workers with a higher degree of organizational and IT skills will be enabled. This will help Čajavec Company d.o.o. to attract a younger workforce from this area characterized by a negative demographic trend.
The implementer of the project: Čajavec Company a.d. Šipovo
The total value of the project (BAM): 211.520
The granted funds (BAM): 95.000
Duration of the project: 12 months
Project title: Establishment of production of hydraulic cylinders in the new production plant
The locations of the project’s implementation: Zenica
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry
Short description of the project: Within this project, Termika d.o.o. will gain capabilities for the construction and production of hydraulic cylinders to satisfy the needs of the local market but will also create conditions for the export of its products abroad. Procurement of new metal processing equipment will enable precise cutting of raw materials and production of parts for new hydraulic cylinders. It will also contribute to achieving greater accuracy, speed of production and quality of metal processing. The company will create a catalogue that will include new products for the domestic and EU markets, while a new informative and sales website will be launched in German and BCS languages. The project will facilitate the training of workers in communications and sales, hydraulics, software for design and 3D modelling, welding and work on CNC machines. The company will employ a new workforce in its new production plant and train it to use new metalworking equipment and technology.
The implementer of the project: Termika d.o.o. Zenica
The total value of the project (BAM): 364.748
The granted funds (BAM): 182.331
Duration of the project: 12 months
Project title: Digitalization of business operations through the introduction of ERP systems and the platform for digitalization of children's playground maintenance
The locations of the project’s implementation: Zenica
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry
Short description of the project: By digitalizing its business, the Glovis d.o.o., a manufacturer of playgrounds for children and urban furniture from Zenica, intends to improve its business processes and increase market competitiveness as a part of this project. The project will support the development of a platform for digitalization of children playgrounds’ maintenance, thus enabling faster and more efficient interaction with customers, fault reporting and maintenance of playgrounds and devices in accordance with the current EU standard BAS EN 1176. In order to further improve the children’s safety on the playgrounds during the pandemic, the company will also offer a set of new products for disinfection in public places. By improving its business, the company will create new jobs during the project.
The implementer of the project: Glovis d.o.o. Zenica
The total value of the project (BAM): 276.100
The granted funds (BAM): 136.680
Duration of the project: 12 months
Project title: CeDICo – Centre for Digitalisation, Innovations and Competitiveness of Metal Industry in the Central Bosnia Region
The locations of the project’s implementation: Zenica-Doboj Canton, Central Bosnia Canton, including Municipalities of Zenica, Tešanj and Bugojno
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry
Short description of the project: The CeDICo project contributes to increasing of export among the targeted SMEs through the digitalisation of business processes, specialised training programs, innovative approaches among the companies and improvements of their business cooperation, as well as improvement of the business environment. The project will establish the Centre for Digitalisation, Innovations and Competitiveness (CeDICo) within the Faculty of Economics, University of Zenica. By supporting the targeted companies to adapt their business processes and ensure safe working conditions, the CeDICo Project mitigates the adverse consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in the existing circumstances. This will result in the advancement of the metal sector in the region, new jobs and jobs retention.
The implementer of the project: Faculty of Economics of the University of Zenica (Lead Applicant); Faculty of Metallurgy and Technology of the University of Zenica (co-applicant); Faculty of Law of the University of Zenica (co-applicant); Chamber of Economy of the Federation of BiH, Sarajevo (co-applicant); Chamber of Economy of the Zenica-Doboj Canton (co-applicant); Chamber of Economy of the Central Bosnia Canton, Jajce (co-applicant); Infonet d.o.o. Tuzla (co-applicant); Kalim Profil d.o.o. Tešanj (co-applicant), KPM - BH Metal and Plastics Processing Centre d.o.o. Tešanj (co-applicant); Medena Commerce d.o.o. Tešanj (co-applicant); Tvornica alata d.o.o. Bugojno (co-applicant); Hidraulik tim d.o.o. Tešanj (co-applicant); Prima Commerce d.o.o. Zenica (co-applicant)
The total value of the project (BAM): 736.130
The granted funds (BAM): 535.930
Duration of the project: 18 months
Project title: A brand worth more - MS & Wood d.o.o. Fojnica
The locations of the project’s implementation: Fojnica
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Wood processing sector
Short description of the project: By re-branding of existing and new products and by the introduction of innovations in design and marketing, the aim of the project is to increase the competitiveness of furniture manufacturer MS&Wood d.o.o. In collaboration with well-known product designers and by using bending and knitting techniques, innovative furniture collections will be designed. As a part of the project, the newly designed furniture will be promoted, which will, in addition to a new and catchy brand name, position it as a product of a higher price category, recognizable quality and top workmanship. In order to better promote and make these products available during the COVID-19 pandemic, a web shop platform, Android and IOS applications will also be developed. The project will enable the employment of a new, highly educated and highly qualified young workforce.
The implementer of the project: MS & Wood d.o.o. Fojnica
The total value of the project (BAM): 388.150
The granted funds (BAM): 188.705
Duration of the project: 12 months
Project title: EXPO-CERTinno – Supporting BH Companies in the Internationalization, Certification and Innovation
The locations of the project’s implementation: Bosna i Hercegovina
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry and Wood processing sector
Short description of the project: The EXPO-CERTinno project contributes to better access to international markets of targeted companies from the metal and wood processing sectors in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The project is focusing on improving their competitiveness. The project enables targeted companies to use business development services and e-learning tools, assess their innovation capacities and comply with the EU and international quality standards related to export. The project will establish Digital Academy for metal and wood processing sectors and support certification process in accordance with the EU quality standards (CE mark). The whole action will result in the retention of jobs, new employments and increased exports of targeted beneficiaries.
The implementer of the project: Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo (Lead Applicant); Foundation for Innovation and Technology Development, Mostar (co-applicant); INAF d.o.o. Sarajevo (co-applicant)
The total value of the project (BAM): 278.953
The granted funds (BAM): 223.103
Duration of the project: 17 months
Project title: Launch of a new production line - production of metal parts of chairs
The locations of the project’s implementation: Bosna i Hercegovina
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Wood processing sector
Short description of the project: The main goal of the project is to increase the competitiveness and exports of the Wood Team d.o.o. a manufacturer of wooden chairs from Ilijaš. Wood Team intends to develop a new production line that would allow them to produce their own metal parts necessary in the final production of chairs. The introduction of innovative technologies, which implies the purchase of software for the management of welding robots, will increase the precision and quality of welding, and it will also enable workers to perform certain operations more easily. In addition to the development of a new production line, it is also planned to train staff to use new equipment and programme the robots’ performance. This will lead to the employment of a new workforce.
The implementer of the project: Wood Team d.o.o. Ilijaš
The total value of the project (BAM): 201.000
The granted funds (BAM): 100.430
Duration of the project: 12 months
Project title: Innovative Export Support Laboratory-InoλLab
The locations of the project’s implementation: Bosna i Hercegovina
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry
Short description of the project: Alternativa d.o.o. will establish an accredited laboratory for testing the thermal conductivity coefficient (λ) of thermal insulation panels. The establishment of the laboratory will contribute to innovation and optimization of production, and will significantly reduce the current high financial costs, time limits and workforce required for testing in external laboratories. Thanks to a more efficient production process, the exports and sales of the company will increase, and new jobs will be created. In the newly established laboratory, Alternativa d.o.o. will also offer testing services to third parties, and thus create additional revenue for the company.
The implementer of the project: Alternativa d.o.o. Sarajevo
The total value of the project (BAM): 229.499
The granted funds (BAM): 114.662
Duration of the project: 12 months
Project title: Building an innovative design brand
The locations of the project’s implementation: Konjic
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Wood processing sector
Short description of the project: In order to increase the competitiveness of the company, the project will present new, innovative and hard-to-copy designer pieces of furniture by Rukotvorine d.o.o. The project will enable new promotional activities. At least four new products, reflecting and strengthening the brand identity, will be designed and developed. The company will use the recently introduced ERP software for production planning and monitoring in the production process to optimize the cost-effectiveness of new products. Through investments in the development and quality of new products, communication tools and PR strategy, this furniture manufacturer intends to increase sales in targeted export markets. The growth of the company will enable new employments.
The implementer of the project: Rukotvorine d.o.o. Konjic
The total value of the project (BAM): 412.953
The granted funds (BAM): 157.980
Duration of the project: 12 months
Project title: Diversification of sales range and optimization of production process
The locations of the project’s implementation: Posušje
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry
Short description of the project: By expanding the sales range, the manufacturer of electrical lines and cables MIVIKO d.o.o. aims to improve its current competitive position in the market. Within this project, the company will develop and introduce new groups of electronic and signal cables with electromagnetic protection, specifically intended for device control in the industry. By implementing an automated model of dynamic production planning and by introducing a new module in the ERP system for production planning and monitoring, the company will achieve productivity and sales growth that will enable employment and training of the new workforce.
The implementer of the project: MIVIKO d.o.o. Posušje
The total value of the project (BAM): 466.114
The granted funds (BAM): 188.400
Duration of the project: 12 months
Project title: Upgrading the innovative product assortment - Smart house / building, hotel management
The locations of the project’s implementation: Mostar
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry
Short description of the project: By developing hardware and software for the parking system and integrating it into the current automation system of the company TEM Mendex d.o.o., the purpose of this project is to develop a product that will be more competitive and accessible to all. Moreover, the project provides new equipment that will optimize production processes, reduce waste and increase product quality. To improve the business organization and its virtualization, the company intends to purchase software for the virtual computer that will improve the day-to-day operation of the ERP system for production planning and monitoring. Project investments will increase the market competitiveness of the company and create new jobs.
The implementer of the project: TEM Mandeks d.o.o. Široki Brijeg
The total value of the project (BAM): 387.886
The granted funds (BAM): 191.251
Duration of the project: 12 months
Project title: Strengthening the company's capacity through business and technological process innovations
The locations of the project’s implementation: Mostar
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry
Short description of the project: The goal of this project is to optimize the production processes of the SIK d.o.o. and create conditions for the digitalization of business through the improvement of computer infrastructure, the introduction of ERP systems for resource planning and monitoring, and the procurement of necessary technological equipment. Optimization of production processes will enable the production of more units for the same time period and reduce production costs thus contributing to greater market competitiveness. Increasing production capacity and attracting new customers will lead to the employment of new workers and sustainable growth and development of the company.
The implementer of the project: SIK d.o.o. Mostar
The total value of the project (BAM): 489.949
The granted funds (BAM): 190.437
Duration of the project: 12 months
Project title: Increasing Competitiveness of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) through Digitalization - IC SMED
The locations of the project’s implementation: Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, West Herzegovina Canton, Central Bosnia Canton, including Municipalities of Mostar, Konjic, Čapljina, Čitluk, Stolac, Široki Brijeg, Posušje, Ljubuški, Grude, Jajce, Vitez, Travnik, Trebinje
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry
Short description of the project: The project IC SMED offers the Centre for Digitalization in Mostar and supports the implementation of innovative approaches among the targeted small and medium-sized enterprises. The project focuses on the improvement of the business environment for growth and development in the metal industry. Targeted SMEs will benefit from digitalization of business processes and introduction of new business models, which will enable their business optimization, reduction of costs and increased productivity. By strengthening their competitiveness, targeted SMEs will increase their export and turnover and most importantly – retain and create new jobs.
The implementer of the project: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Computing and Electrical Engineering of the University of Mostar (Lead Applicant); Public Institution Development Agency of West Herzegovina Canton- HERAG, Posušje (co-applicant); SIK d.o.o. Mostar (co-applicant); ŠKUTOR d.o.o. Mostar (co-applicant); Weltplast d.o.o. Posušje (co-applicant); TEM Mandeks d.o.o. Široki Brijeg (co-applicant); Ma-com d.o.o. Stolac (co-applicant)
The total value of the project (BAM): 606.662
The granted funds (BAM): 478.986
Duration of the project: 18 months
Project title: Better Surface Protection for Better Metal Products – BetMet
The locations of the project’s implementation: Mostar and Herzegovina region
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Metal and mechanical industry
Short description of the project: The BetMet project contributes to the improvement of competitiveness of targeted SMEs with support related to the use of innovative technologies and business development services in the production of finished metal products. The project methodology relays on the continuous development of specialized, tailor-made services for the targeted SMEs. Part of the approach is related to a process of protection of metal surfaces in accordance with the EU quality and international standards. The project also focuses on mechanical engineering students and their recruitment as a highly-skilled workforce within the industry. This will result in the advancement of the metal sector in the region, new jobs and jobs retention.
The implementer of the project: Entrepreneurship and Business Association LiNK, Mostar (Lead Applicant); Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of University 'Džemal Bijedić' in Mostar, Mostar (co-applicant); IT Odjel d.o.o. Mostar (co-applicant); Eurosjaj d.o.o. Konjic (co-applicant)
The total value of the project (BAM): 790.000
The granted funds (BAM): 550.000
Duration of the project: 18 months
Project title: Boosting Competitiveness of Wood Processing Sector in Herzegovina
The locations of the project’s implementation: Mostar and Herzegovina region
Sector: Export-oriented sectors
The sub-sector/niche: Wood processing sector
Short description of the project: The project contributes to increasing of export and sustainable growth in the wood processing sector in the Herzegovina region. The project will design and implement training programmes to help create a skilful workforce. Also, it will enable targeted SMEs to use the ICT tools in business optimization and boosting production, as well as to engage in innovative approaches and business networking. This will result in accelerated development of wood processing sector in the region, jobs retention and new jobs in the wood processing sector.
The implementer of the project: Herzegovina Wood Cluster Association, Mostar (Lead Applicant); Foundation for Innovation and Technology Development, Mostar (co-applicant); Chamber of Economy of the Federation of BiH, Sarajevo (co-applicant); Hera d.o.o. Mostar (co-applicant)
The total value of the project (BAM): 600.820
The granted funds (BAM): 473.335
Duration of the project: 18 months
Project title: Feel Kozara
The locations of the project’s implementation: Prijedor, Kozarska Dubica, Novi Grad, Gradiška i Kostajnica
Sector: Tourism
The sub-sector/niche: Outdoor tourism
Short description of the project: Project “Feel Kozara” will increase the competitiveness of local tourism with creation of the new tourist products and by marketing them internationally to targeted audiences looking for the functional tourism content and the outdoor experiences. The final beneficiaries are Micro, Small and Medium-size Enterprises, including tourism operators, tourism agencies, local restaurants, hotels, motels, sports clubs and associations. The increase in tourism activities in the region will lead to new employment and to an increase in revenues of domestic companies.
The implementer of the project: Agency for economic development of City of Prijedor “PREDA-PD” (Lead Applicant)
The total value of the project (BAM): 450,742
The granted funds (BAM): 357,742
Project title: Green Destinations
The locations of the project’s implementation: Mrkonjić Grad, Šipovo and Ribnik
Sector: Tourism
The sub-sector/niche: Outdoor tourism
Short description of the project: The project “Green destination in the upper Sana and Pliva river valleys” promotes new eco and outdoor tourism by applying an integrated development approach including the protection of nature, digitalization of tourist offers and a market-oriented management model. By offering the new tourist products, the destination will attract more visitors and spread economic benefits in the region and among the Micro, Small and Medium-size Enterprises operating in tourism. They will benefit from an increase in sales and create new jobs.
The implementer of the project: Mrkonjić Grad Municipality (Lead Applicant)
The total value of the project (BAM): 471,024
The granted funds (BAM): 376,819
Project title: Old Railroad Route
The locations of the project’s implementation: Busovača, Vitez, Travnik, Donji Vakuf i Jajce
Sector: Tourism
The sub-sector/niche: Outdoor tourism
Short description of the project: The project “Old Rail Trail” will create new touristic products for the outdoor tourists visiting in the summer and thus expand the tourist offer for extended stay of visitors and increased number of visits in the area. Among other things, the project will create a bicycle route, combining it with the rural sightseeing, cuisine and accommodation. The project will promote this offer internationally. The beneficiaries including travel agencies, catering enterprises, hotels and bed and breakfast providers, as well as thematic sport associations, clubs and others will all benefit from the increased number of tourists and improved quality of tourism infrastructure.
The implementer of the project: Regional Development Agency (REZ) (Lead Applicant)
The total value of the project (BAM): 512,300
The granted funds (BAM): 380,073
Project title: Sarajevo Outdoor City
The locations of the project’s implementation: Centar, Stari Grad, Vogošća and Ilijaš
Sector: Tourism
The sub-sector/niche: Outdoor tourism
Short description of the project: The project “Sarajevo Outdoor City” integrates the tourist offer of the region into the international value chains by strengthening its branding and increasing the usage of modern ICT tools. The project will stimulate the development of new and improve the existing outdoor tourism products. The project is focused on activities related to promotion of mountain biking, hiking and climbing. The improvement in the product content, design and overall tourist experience will be supported by application of modern IT tools, mobile applications and modern equipment. Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in the region will benefit from the increased number of tourists, in terms of sales increase.
The implementer of the project: Lupon Ventures d.o.o. (Lead Applicant)
The total value of the project (BAM): 472,920
The granted funds (BAM): 378,000
Project title: Enjoy Sarajevo-Romanija Region
The locations of the project’s implementation: East Sarajevo, Pale, East Old Town and Sokolac
Sector: Tourism
The sub-sector/niche: Outdoor tourism
Short description of the project: The project “Feel outdoor satisfaction in Green Line Via Dinarica of Sarajevo – Romanija region” will improve the quality of existing and develop new tourist products, which will be marketed internationally. The project will support tourism by strengthening the capacity of tourist service providers in the region and by helping them to create diversified tourist offer. Jahorina is already recognised as the regional skiing centre, but the new products/services in the outdoor tourism and continuation of the tourist season will bring many benefits to the local communities. The Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises addressed these needs in preparation of the project. They will benefit from it in a sustainable way, while increasing its sales and providing the employment opportunities.
The implementer of the project: Tourist Organization Jahorina - East Sarajevo City (Lead Applicant)
The total value of the project (BAM): 505,369
The granted funds (BAM): 397,688
Project title: Virtual reality inside Perućica
The locations of the project’s implementation: National park Sutjeska
Sector: Tourism
The sub-sector/niche: Cultural Tourism
Short description of the project: The project “Virtual reality inside Perućica” fosters tourism development in the Sutjeska National Park in an innovative way. The project enables the visitors to explore the protected area of the national park, through ICT solution of a Virtual Reality Centre (VRC), and to use the new tourist products. Among other activities, it will provide educational programmes for various targeted audiences. The new tourist products will be marketed internationally allowing the local businesses to gain more benefits from tourism. MSMEs, entrepreneurs and tour operators will benefit from access to value chains, business development services and digital tools, and they will see an increase in incomes and sales while creating new jobs.
The implementer of the project: Public Institution Sutjeska National park (Lead Applicant)
The total value of the project (BAM): 547,993
The granted funds (BAM): 438,394
Project title: Ćiro - World Heritage Trail
The locations of the project’s implementation: Stolac, Ravno, Čapljina and Mostar
Sector: Tourism
The sub-sector/niche: Cultural Tourism
Short description of the project: The project “Ćiro - World heritage trail” is continuation of the efforts to expand the tourism offer in Herzegovina, region rich in cultural, historical and religious legacy, with authentic stories and facts. The project promotes the cultural and outdoor tourism along the old gauge railway, previously connecting 3 countries in the wider region. The project will create the tourist offer presenting several historical attractions to visitors (Eiffel bridge on Ćiro trail, Mustajbeg bridge close to Čapljina, undiscovered necropolis near Hutovo, etc.) and bundling it with the authentic cuisine and outdoor activities. Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, both in tourism and in the connected economic sectors, in the rural areas and along the bicycle route Ćiro will increase its sales and make new jobs.
The implementer of the project: Regional Development Agency for Herzegovina – REDAH (Lead Applicant)
The total value of the project (BAM): 738,123
The granted funds (BAM): 590,300
Project title: Rock the Green Trail Via Dinarica
The locations of the project’s implementation: 49 municipalities placed Via Dinarica Green trail in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sector: Tourism
The sub-sector/niche: Outdoor tourism
Short description of the project: The project “Rock the Green Trail Via Dinarica” is promoting a specific niche within the outdoor tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina, namely the rock-climbing sport tourist sites. The project will register the climbing destinations along the Via Dinarica Green Trail and offer them to specific tourist portals in Europe and around the world, providing also more diversified tourist offer that accompany these sights, in terms of the outdoor experiences, accommodations and cuisine. The project will use digital tools and provide new tourist services while also equipping and marking several new climbing sites. The beneficiaries, such as cluster service providers (hotels, restaurants, souvenir shops, sports equipment shops, and others) will benefit from the increased number of tourists.
The implementer of the project: Faculty of sport and Physical education Sarajevo (Lead Applicant)
The total value of the project (BAM): 344,591
The granted funds (BAM): 275,556
Project title: Support to Youth in IT Technologies Program
The locations of the project’s implementation: City of Banja Luka
Sector: Entrepreneurship
The sub-sector/niche: IT and creative industries
Short description of the project: This project creates upgraded entrepreneurship environment in Banja Luka through strengthening the entrepreneurship capacities of 100 young individuals under 35 and support 20 candidates to register and run their own business. This unique support program for entrepreneurs will provide comprehensive training and mentorship activities. Workshops will be organised to develop other potentially useful skills, using advanced technologies.
The implementers of the project: Banja Luka City Development Agency in partnership with the City of Banja Luka, the RS Public Employment Service,Banja Luka Office, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, the companies Blok projekt doo, Ad Lab sp, Media Lab doo, Telegroup doo and the Bit Alliance Association, RS Business Women Club and ICBL Foundation.
The total value of the project (BAM): 418,103
The granted funds (BAM): 373,982
Project title: Agriculture and agro-tourism as a job opportunity
The locations of the project’s implementation: Petrovac, Ribnik and Bosanski Petrovac
Sector: Entrepreneurship
The sub-sector/niche: Entrepreneurship u poljoprivredi i agroturizmu
Short description of the project: This project will establish a single entrepreneurial eco-system in nine municipalities of north west BiH that will enable entrepreneurial skills to be acquired. It will ensure direct financial support for the registration and running of businesses for women and persons over 50 years. Entrepreneurial training in the field of agricultural production and agritourism will be organised for over 100 project beneficiaries, of whom at least 20 will register their own businesses in the agriculture and agritourism sector.
The implementers of the project: This project will establish a single entrepreneurial eco-system in nine municipalities of north west BiH that will enable entrepreneurial skills to be acquired. It will ensure direct financial support for the registration and running of businesses for women and persons over 50 years. Entrepreneurial training in the field of agricultural production and agritourism will be organised for over 100 project beneficiaries, of whom at least 20 will register their own businesses in the agriculture and agritourism sector.
The total value of the project (BAM): 388,720
The granted funds (BAM): 349,849
Project title: TRavnik Entrepreneurship and Innovation Network
The locations of the project’s implementation: Municipality of Travnik and Central-Bosnia Canton
Sector: Entrepreneurship
The sub-sector/niche: Export oriented
Short description of the project: This project will create and develop the support to young people in starting and running their own businesses. This will improve their entrepreneurship capacities and support 32 pre-start up and start-up businesses, accelerate their commencement and help develop at least 20 innovative businesses. This will be achieved by the organisation of entrepreneurial training programs for at least 100 young individuals with the aim of developing and implementing business ideas, and the delivery of a motivational program for self-employment promotion for at least 100 young individuals (under 30).
The implementers of the project: Travnik Municipality, Regional Development Agency for the area of Central BiH - REZ, CBC PES, Youth Training Centre CEM, University Vitez in Travnik, GS-tmt doo Travnik, NOBIL doo Nova Bila, the Mixed Secondary Technical School in Travnik and the Mixed Secondary Economic and Catering School in Travnik.
The total value of the project (BAM): 434,600
The granted funds (BAM): 391,133
Project title: Sarajevo as a leader in entrepreneurship
The locations of the project’s implementation: Sarajevo
Sector: Entrepreneurship
The sub-sector/niche: IT and creative industries
Short description of the project: This project objective is to create a long-term partnership that will change the public’s perception of entrepreneurship and encourage young people to start up innovative businesses in the area of ICT and creative industries. By developing support programs that will focus on high-profit industries and young people under 30 years in the Sarajevo Canton area, the Centre for Excellence in Entrepreneurship will provide technical assistance in strengthening entrepreneurial skills, developing business ventures and developing products and/or services, networking opportunities, long-term mentoring and financial support for starting a business.
The implementers of the project: Općina Centar Sarajevo, JU Služba za zapošljavanje Kantona Sarajevo, Udruženje trenera CEFE u BiH, Internacionalni Burch univerzitet, Bit Alijansa i DVC Solutions d.o.o.
The total value of the project (BAM): 488,957
The granted funds (BAM): 399,166
Project title: Inter-municipal cooperation among municipalities for a better and more inclusive support to businesses
The locations of the project’s implementation: Jablanica, Kakanj and Konjic
Sector: Entrepreneurship
The sub-sector/niche: Entrepreneurship u poljoprivredi i agroturizmu
Short description of the project: This project seeks to directly improve entrepreneurial infrastructure by creating a comprehensive and inclusive system of support of new businesses development. This will create pre-conditions for building the skills of 130 individuals (women, young unemployed people and people with disabilities). It will also help in starting 20 new businesses and create at least 20 new jobs. By establishing local partnerships to improve entrepreneurship, 280 individuals will receive counselling and training and improve their entrepreneurial capacity. As a result of these improved support systems, 50 new businesses will be established, of which 20 will be established by vulnerable categories (by improving inclusivity support).
The implementers of the project: Jablanica, Konjic and Kakanj municipalities, HNC and ZDC PES, RadIN doo. Jablanit doo, Džemal Bijedić University in Mostar, Association for Entrepreneurship and Business LiNK Mostar
The total value of the project (BAM): 362,593
The granted funds (BAM): 322,708
Fruits
Total value of granted funds: 715,316 KM
Vegetables
Total value of granted funds: 414,432 KM
Beet cattle feeding
Total value of granted funds: 325,982 KM
Poultry farming
Total value of granted funds: 315,809 KM
Meat processing
Total value of granted funds: 910,302 KM
Dairy
Total value of granted funds: 2,163,479 KM
Wine production
Total value of granted funds: 574,887 KM
Cereals and oilseeds
Total value of granted funds: 596,220 KM
Beekeeping
Total value of granted funds: 105,430 KM
Entrepreneurship
Total value of granted funds: 434,600 KM
Entrepreneurship in IT sector
Total value of granted funds: 907,160 KM
Entrepreneurship in agriculture and agritourism:
Total value of granted funds: 751,313 KM
Outdoor tourism
Total value of granted funds: 2,165,878 KM
Cultural Tourism
Total value of granted funds: 1,028,694 KM
Metal and mechanical industry
Total value of granted funds:
Wood processing sector
Total value of granted funds:

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Success Stories

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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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