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Innovation is understood as activities resulting in the successful implementation of creative ideas that result in the improvement of technology, services, goods, etc.
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 4
2 KEY FUNDING ORGANISATIONS AND INSTRUMENTS................................................... 6
2.1 KEY NATIONAL MINISTRIES............................................................................................ 6
MINISTRY OF ECONOMY (MOE), DEPARTMENT FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND COMPETITIVENESS OF
SMES.................................................................................................................................................... 6
MINISTRY OF ECONOMY (MOE), DEPARTMENT FOR INDUSTRIAL POLICY............................................ 8
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE (MOES), DEPARTMENT FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGICAL-TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT.............................................................................. 9
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SOCIETY AND ADMINISTRATION (MOISA) ............................................ 10
2.2 KEY NATIONAL AGENCIES............................................................................................. 12
AGENCY FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT IN AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (IPARD) ............. 12
AGENCY FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENTS AND EXPORT PROMOTION OF THE FORMER YUGOSLAVIAN
REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA.................................................................................................................. 12
AGENCY FOR PROMOTION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP OF THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA (APERM)...... 13
2.3 KEY PROGRAMMES AND INSTRUMENTS................................................................... 15
CENTRAL EUROPEAN INITIATIVE KNOW-HOW EXCHANGE PROGRAMME (CEI KEP) ......................... 15
COMPETITIVENESS AND INNOVATION FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (CIP) ............................................ 16
EUROPEAN FUND FOR THE BALKANS (EFB) ....................................................................................... 17
INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE (IPA)....................................................................... 18
OPEN REGIONAL FUND FOR FOREIGN TRADE PROMOTION IN SOUTH-EAST EUROPE (ORF)............... 18
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROJECT, GIZ (GERMAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION PROGRAM) ....... 19
TURNAROUND MANAGEMENT (TAM) AND BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES (BAS) PROGRAMME IN
FYR OF MACEDONIA.......................................................................................................................... 20
USAID MACEDONIA .......................................................................................................................... 22
WESTERN BALKANS INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK (WBIF)................................................................... 26
7TH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT (FP7) .......... 27
3 KEY INNOVATION INFRASTRUCTURES........................................................................... 28
3.1 TECHNOLOGY/INNOVATION CENTRES (TICS)......................................................... 28
CENTRE FOR APPLIED RESEARCH AND PERMANENT EDUCATION IN AGRICULTURE (CIPOZ), FACULTY
OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SCIENCES, SKOPJE ................................................................................ 28
CENTRE FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SYSTEMS - CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE (CIRKO-MES CE) ................................................................... 29
CENTRE OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AT THE FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (FEEIT), SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS UNIVERSITY, SKOPJE ................ 30
EUROPEAN INFORMATION AND INNOVATION CENTRE IN FYR OF MACEDONIA (EIICM) ................... 30
MACEDONIA INNOVATION CENTRE – INNOVATION TO BUSINESS ....................................................... 32
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL LEARNING
(NCDIEL) .......................................................................................................................................... 33
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CENTRE FOR CHEMICAL AND TEXTILE ENGINEERING AT THE FACULTY OF
TECHNOLOGY AND METALLURGY, SS.CYRIL AND METHODIUS UNIVERSITY, SKOPJE........................ 35
3.2 CLUSTERS............................................................................................................................. 35
AUTOMOTIVE CLUSTER OF MACEDONIA (ACM) ................................................................................ 36
CLUSTER CANDIES INDUSTRY (KKP) ................................................................................................. 36
CLUSTER FOR AGRICULTURE MECHANIZATION (BIPOM-M) ............................................................. 37
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CLUSTER FOR FASHION AND DESIGN, MACEDONIAN FASHION FORMATION (MMF-KMD)................ 37
CLUSTER FOR HONEY- DZG “ESNAFI” ............................................................................................... 38
CLUSTER FOR PROCESSING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, MACEDONIAN ASSOCIATION OF PROCESSORS
(MAP-KPZO) .................................................................................................................................... 39
CLUSTER FOR TOURISM IN THE OSOGOVO CROSS BORDER REGION, KRIVA PLANAKA....................... 39
CLUSTER FOR WINE, FOUNDATION - TIKVESH WINE PATH.................................................................. 40
CLUSTER FOR WOOD (KDI) ................................................................................................................ 41
CLUSTER INITIATIVE FOR SNAIL FARMING - AGROHELIX................................................................... 41
IT CLUSTER, MACEDONIAN ASSOCIATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (MASIT)....................... 42
IT CLUSTER YES4 BIZ....................................................................................................................... 42
TEXTILE CLUSTER, TEXTILE TRADE ASSOCIATION (TTA-TK) ........................................................... 43
3.3 TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE PARKS.......................................................................... 44
GDA DIGITAL MEDIA PARK (FX3X) ................................................................................................... 44
SEAVUS EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE ........................................................................ 45
TECHNOLOGICAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONES: SKOPJE 1, SKOPJE 2, STIP AND TETOVO (TIRZ)
........................................................................................................................................................... 45
3.4 BUSINESS START-UP CENTRES/ TECHNOLOGY INCUBATORS ........................... 46
AGRICULTURE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - STRUMICA.......................................................... 46
BUSINESS START-UP CENTRE BITOLA (BSC BITOLA) ........................................................................ 47
SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS UNIVERSITY BUSINESS START-UP CENTRE (UKIM-BSC) ..................... 48
YES INCUBATOR – YOUTH ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICE (YES) FOUNDATION .................................. 49
3.5 OTHER RELATED ORGANISATIONS ............................................................................ 51
CENTRE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT (CEED) ..................................... 51
ENTERPRISE SUPPORT AGENCY (ESA) ............................................................................................... 52
FOUNDATION FOR MANAGEMENT AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (FOUNDATION M.I.R.) ..................... 53
MACEDONIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES AND ARTS (MANU).............................................................. 54
MACEDONIAN BANK FOR DEVELOPMENT PROMOTION (MBDP) ........................................................ 55
MACEDONIAN ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (MRFP) .................................................... 55
NATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND COMPETITIVENESS COUNCIL (NECC) ...................................... 56
PELAGONIJA REGION ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (PREDA) .............................................. 57
REGIONAL ENTERPRISE SUPPORT CENTRE (FOUNDATION FOR SME DEVELOPMENT) ........................ 58
ROMA BUSINESS INFORMATION CENTRE (RBIC) ............................................................................... 60
4 LIST OF REFERENCES............................................................................................................ 61
5 LIST OF ACRONYMS ............................................................................................................... 65
6 LIST OF AUTHORS AND CONTRIBUTORS ........................................................................ 68
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1 Introduction
Innovation is understood as activities resulting in the successful implementation of
creative ideas that result in the improvement of technology, services, goods, etc. with
a positive impact on a society.
Since innovation is also considered a key driver of the economy, especially when it
leads to a competitive advantage or increasing productivity, innovation policy is being
shaped at the national level. Research institutions are considered as main carriers of
innovation activity while private sector takes over the implementation and
commercialisation of the innovative ideas in the form of products.
These are the main actors that form the innovation system of the country. In line with
this, framework conditions regulating the complex relations between these actors are
essential to build an innovation-friendly environment and foster innovation
infrastructure in the country.
The main objective of this report is to add to common understanding of the national
innovation system in FYR of Macedonia
1
and to map the innovation infrastructure
and stakeholders in FYR of Macedonia. Thus, the report aims to facilitate the
identification of potential partner organisations for STI co-operations from the
country.
To this end, the report identifies innovation-related government institutions,
programmes as well as innovation infrastructures such as Technology and Innovation
Centres, Clusters, Technology and Science Parks, Business Start-up centres,
Technology Incubators and other related organisations.
This report is based on a previous report of the FP6 project SEE-SCIENCE.EU
produced in 2008 and work carried out in the frame of the FP7 project WBC-
INCO.NET. The Centre for Social Innovation carried out desk research in
February/March 2011 which was updated by expert input from local project partners
(relevant ministries and agencies). Furthermore, the organisations mapped in the first
phase have been invited by e-mail to verify the information in the report. Finally, local
experts have been involved in completing and categorizing the information collected
in the report.
Currently, there is no report or directory that presents an up-to-date and
comprehensive status quo of innovation institutions and programmes in the Western
Balkan Countries (WBC).
With this series of reports devoted to the innovation infrastructures in WBC, we aim
to bridge this gap. The published country reports cover innovation systems of
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Kosovo (under
1
Please note that while it is the Project convention to use the full name of FYR of Macedonia in all
documents, we have respected and kept original names of the institutions and programmes as they
were.
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UNSCR 1244), Montenegro and Serbia. In order to ensure coherence of the series,
all of the reports follow the same structure and objectives.
The report at hand – which covers FYR of Macedonia, in conformity with other
reports from the series, maps the state of affairs in June 2011 and will be published
on the homepage WBC-INCO.NET and widely disseminated to our 29 project
partners, the Steering Platform on Research for Western Balkan countries, EU
institutions, PRO INNO Europe, ClusterCollaboration.eu, European Cluster
Observatory and TCI Network. The final report can be freely disseminated to any
other party that might find it useful.
WBC-INCO.NET, an FP7 funded project running from 2008 to 2013 with a total of
29 project partners, aims at the enhancement of the integration of
Western Balkan Countries in the European Research Area (ERA).
Its core objectives are to support the bi-regional dialogue on
science and technology (S&T), to identify RTDI cooperation potentials and priorities
for take-up in FP and other EU programmes, to enhance participation of WB
researchers in EU projects, to analyse innovation needs and barriers in the WBC, to
exchange information and best practices on innovation policies and to establish
closer cooperation between research and innovation. WBC-INCO.NET is being
coordinated by the Centre for Social Innovation.
Hereby, we would like to acknowledge the input of all contributing organisations who
kindly accepted to provide us with necessary feedback.
Despite the utmost effort of the authors to provide an accurate and up-to-date
picture, some of the contact and content information provided in this report may
become obsolete in the course of time. If you come across any information that is
missing, invalid or has altered in the meantime, we will be pleased to receive a short
notification e-mail to [email protected]. The outputs of the report will be
transferred to and regularly updated within the Organisation Directory on the
homepage www.wbc-inco.net.
The report is a WBC-INCO.NET deliverable that is co-funded by the European
Community's Programme for International Cooperation under the 7th Framework
Programme for Research and Technological Development (2007-2013). Neither the
Community, nor WBC-INCO.NET project partners and Centre for Social Innovation,
as a main publisher of this report, are responsible for any use that may be made of
the information contained therein.
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2 Key Funding Organisations and Instruments
For a successful innovation policy, effective strategies, action plans, instruments and
approaches are needed. National governments bear the responsibility for the
development and implementation of these measures. Therefore, it is necessary to
study the national framework in order to receive a detailed overview of the innovation
system of FYR of Macedonia and identify best practices.
National and international donors and institutions are aware of the significance of
innovation for competitiveness and development of national economies. Therefore,
different key programmes and instruments have been created to support activities
initiating and fostering innovation and development.
2.1 Key National Ministries
The following ministries are actively involved in the formulation and promotion of the
national innovation policy.
Ministry of Economy (MoE), Department for
Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness of SMEs
Acronym: MoE
Organisation title in local language: ???????????? ?? ?????????, ?????? ??
??????????????? ? ????????????? ?? ???? ? ?????? ????????????? (???)
Organisation type: Government/Ministry
The department for entrepreneurship and competitiveness of SMEs defines support
to SMEs in several documents which set the framework for the development of the
SMEs sector:
• The National Strategy for development of small and medium enterprises 2002 –
20132;
• Programme for Improvement of Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness of the
Small and Medium Enterprises3;
• National reports for the Small Business Act (previously - European Charter for
Small Enterprises).
2
The vision of the SME strategy to be achieved by end 2013, therefore, is to contribute to an overall
increase of employment in the SME sector and to the GDP
3
Based on these multiannual programmes for SME Support the annual programmes for the Agency for
Promotion of Entrepreneurship and the Department for Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness of SMEs
are prepared.
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Aiming at the support of entrepreneurship, competitiveness and innovation of SMEs,
the main tasks of this department include the preparation and implementation of
corresponding strategic policy documents, annual work plans, programmes and
projects; the collaboration with authorities, regional development agencies and EU
bodies; and the cooperation with foreign donors, domestic and international
information networks. Apart from the policy drafting role, this department also
participates in the implementation of the annual programmes for support of
entrepreneurship, competitiveness and innovation of SMEs.
During 2010, the Ministry of Economy, through its department for Entrepreneurship
and Competitiveness of SMEs, implemented the European Innovation Scoreboard, a
pioneer research in the area of innovation in FYR of Macedonia. The department was
also in charge for the introduction of a craft strategy.
There is a yearly program (open call competition) that financially supports business
start-up centres and business incubators.
The department is also involved in the preparation of innovation policy (2012-2020) in
cooperation with OECD.
Contact
Website: www.economy.gov.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3093 408
Fax: +389 2 3084 472
Address: Jurij Gagarin 15, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact persons:
Imerali Baftijari, Head of Department
Phone: +389 2 3093 525
E-mail: [email protected]
Susanna Arsova-Kostadinova, Assistant Head of Department
Phone: +389 2 3093 445
E-mail: [email protected]
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Ministry of Economy (MoE), Department for Industrial
Policy
Acronym: MoE
Organisation title in local language: ???????????? ?? ?????????, ?????? ??
??????????? ????????
Organisation type: Government/Ministry
The Ministry of Economy of the FYR of Macedonia is the responsible institution for
creating and implementing documents and programs regarding: Economic policy,
Industrial policy, SME competitiveness and innovation enhancement. The drafting of
an “Innovation Policy for the Republic 2012-2020” is foreseen in the work programme
2011 of the MoE. This document will be generated with the technical assistance of
the OECD and will contain insights about conditions and needs in the field of
innovation as well as measures and recommendations for its promotion. The
government of the FYR of Macedonia pursues also an active cluster policy. In
January 2010, a Programme for the development and support of cluster association
in the FYR of Macedonia was adopted. Its main objectives were to prepare a guide
for clusters, conduct awareness-raising seminars for clustering and provide support
for projects of cluster association.
There are few departments within the MoE that are dealing with innovation in
different segments. The department for Industrial Policy is responsible for the
creation and follow-up of the implementation of the Industrial Policy of the FYR of
Macedonia. This strategic document was adopted by the Government in June 2009,
as a proactive and integrated document. There are defined five areas of intervention:
applied research and development and innovation, international cooperation and FDI
enhancement, eco friendly technologies, products and services, development of
SMEs and entrepreneurship, cooperation of clusters and networks. A detailed
implementation plan will be created to allow for a successful implementation and
coordination of industrial policy. Due to the fact that many competences are within
different ministries and institutions, significant coordination and cooperation is
necessary. Recently, the Ministerial Committee for Competitiveness and Inter-
ministerial expert group that was created with USAID support in 2005, was
reorganised.
The Industry policy department worked with the department for Entrepreneurship and
Competitiveness of SMEs jointly to create the Innovation Score Board
4
and define
the further detailed implementation schedule related to all areas of intervention within
the Industrial Policy including Innovation enhancement. It is envisaged to involve
many other development stakeholders in these activities for further dialogue and
consultation.
4
Note also that date for FYR of Macedonia was included for the first time in 2010 report of European
Innovation Scoreboard (from now with new name - Innovation Union Scoreboard):
http://ec.europa.eu/research/innovation-union/pdf/iu-scoreboard-2010_en.pdf
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There is a yearly programme (open call competition) that financially supports
clusters.
In January 2011, the MoE issued an open call to financially support enterprises with
activities related to Industrial Policy topics and activities:
• Strengthening capacities and development and implementation of projects for
introducing competitive products,
• New market development,
• Technological development,
• Trainings for eco-production
• Employment of young researchers,
• Commercialisation of patented innovations.
Contact
Website: www.economy.gov.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3093 408
Fax: +389 2 3084 472
Address: Jurij Gagarin 15, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact persons:
Kiro Spandzhev, Assistant Head of Department of Industrial Policy
Phone: +389 2 3093 512
E-mail: [email protected]
Jasmina Majstoroska, Advisor at the Industrial Policy Unit
Phone: +389 2 3093 492
E-mail: [email protected]
Ministry of Education and Science (MoES),
Department for the Advancement of Science and
Technological-Technical Development
Acronym: MON-MK
Organisation title in local language: ???????????? ?? ??????????? ? ?????, ??????
?? ???????????? ?? ??????? ? ????????-???????????? ??????
Organisation type: Government/Ministry
The Ministry of Education and Science has responsibility for strategy formulation and
planning in the field of science and technology, it manages project development, it
takes responsibility for the legislative aspect of science and technology, technological
development and technical culture and organises international scientific cooperation
and bilateral, multilateral and European activities. It supports and encourages the
development of scientific research infrastructure in the FYR of Macedonia (institutes,
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universities and independent research groups), aiding the development of young
researchers and the overall technological development of the country.
In the framework of this responsibility, the Ministry has defined the following priorities
in the development of science, research and technology in the country: Energy,
Transport and Ecology, Chemistry, Materials, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine,
Biotechnology and Food Production, Informative technology, Water resource
management and Earthquake Engineering. FYR of Macedonia maintains scientific
and research cooperation with more than 35 countries. With some of them, FYR of
Macedonia has concluded inter-ministerial protocols, memoranda of understanding
and other forms of official cooperation. It has also established intergovernmental
cooperation in terms of umbrella agreements on educational, cultural and scientific
research cooperation.
There is a yearly program (open call competition) that financially supports enterprises
and researchers to develop new joint products / services such as:
• Technical-technological projects;
• Development projects.
In 2010 there was an open call (60 mill EUR) to equip public research units (R&D
centres, laboratories, etc.).
Contact
Website: www.mon.gov.mk/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3117 896
Fax: +389 2 3118 414
Address: Ul. Mito Hadzivasilev Jasmin bb, 1000 Skopje
Contact persons:
Violeta Atanasovska, Senior Advisor, FP7 Coordinator
Phone: +389 2 3140 186
E-mail: [email protected]
Marina Nikolovska, Health and JRC NCP
E-mail: [email protected]
Ministry of Information Society and Administration
(MoISA)
Acronym: MoISA
Organisation title in local language: ???????????? ?? ???????????? ????????? ?
??????????????
Organisation type: Government/Ministry
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The Ministry of Information Society and Administration is the basic authorized
institution for coordinating activities for the development of the information society
and measures which derived from the strategies:
- National strategy for developing the information society and action plan
5
:
The basic challenge in the strategy is to define the economic, social and political
vision of the society based on knowledge, through the development and application
of ICT in all living aspects, creating modern and efficient citizen and business
services.
- National strategy for developing electronic communications with information
technologies
6
:
The basic challenge of the strategy is to enable the aggressive implementation and
massive, efficient utilization of electronic communications and information
technologies, which will assist the involvement of FYR of Macedonia in the global net
economy and the achievement of leap frogging in the economy.
The main projects of this ministry which may impact the innovation in the business
sector are:
• E-Infrastructure (http://www.mio.gov.mk/?q=taxonomy/term/5);
• ?-Government (http://www.mio.gov.mk/?q=taxonomy/term/6);
• ?-Business (http://www.mio.gov.mk/?q=taxonomy/term/7);
• ?-Education (http://www.mio.gov.mk/?q=taxonomy/term/9);
• ?-Citizens (http://www.mio.gov.mk/?q=taxonomy/term/10).
Contact
Website: www.mio.gov.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3200 870
Fax: +389 2 3221 883
Address: Mito Hadzi-Vasilev Jasmin bb, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Ivo Ivanovski, Minister
E-mail: [email protected]
5
http://www.mio.gov.mk/files/pdf/na_angliski/Strategija_i_akcionen_plan.pdf
6
http://www.mio.gov.mk/files/pdf/na_angliski/Strategija_i_akcionen_plan.pdf
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2.2 Key National Agencies
The following national agencies are active in the field of innovation policy.
Agency for Financial Support in Agriculture and Rural
Development (IPARD)
Acronym: IPARD
Organisation title in local language: ???????????? ?? ????????????, ????????? ?
??????????????, ?????????? ?? ?????????? ???????? ?? ?????????????? ?
????????? ??????
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
This Agency is responsible for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No
1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 for establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession
Assistance (IPA) for the period 2007-2013. It is a National body accountable for the
utilisation and monitoring of the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance for
Agriculture and Rural Development (IPARD). This Agency has been established
under the umbrella of Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Resources
(MoAFWR),
Contact
Website: www.ipard.gov.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3109 809
Fax: +389 2 3110 887
Address: Belasica 2 (Skopje Fair business building), 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Toni Dimovski, Managing Director
E-mail: [email protected]
Agency for Foreign Investments and Export
Promotion of the Former Yugoslavian Republic of
Macedonia
Acronym: InvestMacedonia
Organisation title in local language: ???????? ?? ???????? ?????????? ??
????????? ??????????
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
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Invest Macedonia is the primary government institution supporting foreign investment
in the FYR of Macedonia. The agency’s main goal is to win new investment projects
into FYR of Macedonia and to support the expansion of the existing base of overseas
companies in the country.
The Agency assists investors in every way it can help to objectively evaluate FYR of
Macedonia as a location for investment projects. The Agency works with investors to
understand their objectives and arrange an appropriate itinerary for them to visit the
country in order to address all of the issues that are important to them for the
success of their project. If investors decide to locate in FYR of Macedonia, the
Agency works on their behalf with national and local governmental authorities to
expedite approvals and, where necessary, to enable a fast start-up of their
operations. Should investors wish to partner with a local company, the Agency helps
them to find suitable partners within the country with which they can open an
exploratory dialogue. As the company’s operation grow, the Agency continues to
work closely with investors to understand their requirements to grow faster and work
to ensure that FYR of Macedonia fulfils their business needs to facilitate that growth.
Contact
Website: www.investinmacedonia.com/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3100 111
Fax: +389 2 3122 098
Address: Nikola Vapcarov 7, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Viktor Mizo, Director
E-Mail: [email protected]
Agency for Promotion of Entrepreneurship of the
Republic of Macedonia (APERM)
Acronym: APERM
Organisation title in local language: ???????? ?? ???????? ?? ?????????????????
?? ????????? ??????????
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
The state institution “Agency for Promotion of Entrepreneurship of the Republic of
Macedonia” (APERM) was established in 2003 in order to support entrepreneurship
and competitiveness of small businesses in FYR of Macedonia. To this end, APERM
implements and coordinates state and international support for micro, small and
middle businesses and promotes entrepreneurship through various forms of financial
and non-financial support. Furthermore, its mission encompasses the creation of
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favourable economic environment, legislation and institutional infrastructure for
support and development of entrepreneurship and competitiveness in SMEs.
The Agency implements its activities in cooperation with regional centres:
foundations for the development of SMEs (in Veles, Skopje, Kumanovo, Bitola and
Strumica); enterprise support agencies (in Tetovo, Gostivar and Ohrid); Prilep
Regional Enterprise Development Agency (PREDA); Roma Business Centre in
Skopje; two business incubators in Skopje, and Strumica; four Centres for
Technological Transfer at the Mechanical Faculty, Agricultural Faculty in Skopje, as
well as the Technical Faculty in Bitola; Ss.. Cyril and Methodius University Business
Start-Up Centre in Skopje, Business Start up Centre Incubator in Bitola, and National
Centre for Development of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Learning.
APERM operates an innovation voucher scheme which is aimed at SMEs interested
in taking up innovative projects. The purpose of the ‘innovation vouchers’ is to boost
the knowledge capacity of SMEs by building links between knowledge providers and
SMEs. The specific objectives of the scheme are to enable SMEs to buy knowledge
and strategic consultancy from research institutions; and to increase the demand-
orientation of the [public] knowledge institutions. An open call was published for
organisations for business support of entrepreneurship in 2011.
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Contact
Website: www.apprm.gov.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3120 132
Fax: +389 2 3135 494
Address: Nikola Vapcarov 7, P.O.Box 657, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Vahida Redzepagic, Managing Director
Phone: +389 75 214 404
E-mail: [email protected]
Nikola Tanevski , IT Expert
Phone +389 75 204 438
E-mail: [email protected]
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2.3 Key Programmes and Instruments
National and international donors and institutions are aware of the significance of
innovation for competitiveness and development of national economies. Therefore,
different key programmes and instruments have been created to support activities
initiating and fostering innovation and development.
Central European Initiative Know-how Exchange
Programme (CEI KEP)
Acronym: CEI KEP
Organisation type: Programme (Other)
Created in 2004, the Know-how Exchange Programme (KEP) of the Central
European Initiative (CEI) is a grant facility supporting the transfer of best practice and
transformation experience from CEI EU to non-EU Member States. The CEI member
states are currently: Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, FYR of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland,
Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine.
In order to achieve the following objectives, KEP finances capacity building and
technical assistance in its non-EU member countries carried out by experts from the
CEI EU member states. It aims to:
• Strengthen the economic and social advancement of the CEI non-EU Member
States;
• Help the recent EU members in their transformation from recipients to donors
(emerging donors) of development assistance;
• Promote principles of foreign development aid and support international
collaboration among institutions in CEI member countries.
Projects supported under the KEP shall have an economic background, covering
economic transition or institution building and shall be carried out by using
combinations of know-how transfer tools (e.g. study tours, secondment of staff, peer
reviews, preparation of manuals, etc.) which promise effective transfer of given know-
how and its successful implementation by the recipient institution. The projects have
to contribute to one of the priority areas: 1) European Integration, Capacity Building
and Market Economy; 2) Infrastructure Planning and Development; 3) Agriculture,
Energy and Environment. The programme is open to all public and private sector
bodies, international and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) registered in CEI
member states.
Contact
Website: www.ceinet.org/KEP
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Contact Persons:
Sasko Todorovski, MFA Macedonia, CEI National Coordinator
Dame Gruev 4 // Skopje
Phone: +389 2 3110 333
Fax: +389 2 3115 790
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.mfa.gov.mk/
Draganco Apostolovski, MFA Macedonia, CEI Desk Officer
Phone: +389 2 3 110 333209
Fax +389 2 3115 790
Email: [email protected]
Competitiveness and Innovation Framework
Programme (CIP)
Acronym: CIP
Organisation type: Programme (CIP)
The EU’s Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) aims to
encourage the competitiveness of European enterprises. With small and medium-
sized enterprises (SMEs) as its main target, CIP supports innovation activities
(including eco-innovation), provides better access to finance and delivers business
support services in the regions. It encourages a better take-up and use of ICT and
helps to develop the information society. It also promotes the increased use of
renewable energies and energy efficiency. The CIP runs from 2007 to 2013 with an
overall budget of € 3.6 billion.
The CIP is divided into three operational programmes.
• The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (EIP);
• The Information Communication Technologies Policy Support Programme (ICT-
PSP);
• The Intelligent Energy Europe Programme (IEE).
The FYR of Macedonia signed an agreement with the EC to participate in the CIP’s
Component 1 in 2007 as one of the first non-EU/EEA countries (together with
Croatia). Therefore, Macedonian SMEs are eligible to apply for funding from the
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (EIP).
Contact
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme
Website: ec.europa.eu/cip/
E-mail: [email protected]
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Postal address: European Commission, Enterprise & Industry Directorate General, B-
1049 Brussels Belgium
ICT Policy Support Programme
Website: ec.europa.eu/cip/
E-mail: [email protected]
Address: European Commission, Information Society and Media Directorate General,
B-1049 Brussels Belgium
Intelligent Energy-Europe Programme
Website: ec.europa.eu/energy/intelligent/contact/index_en.htm
E-mail: [email protected]
Address: Covent Garden Building, Place Rogier 16, 1210 Brussels, Belgium
European Fund for the Balkans (EFB)
Acronym: EFB
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
Established in June 2007, the European Fund for the Balkans is a multi-year joint
initiative composed of European foundations as the Robert Bosch Stiftung, The King
Baudouin Foundation, the Compagnia di San Paolo and the ERSTE Foundation.
Bringing the Western Balkans (WB) closer to the European Union is the main
purpose of this fund. To this end, it supports and undertakes initiatives through grant-
making and operational programmes focusing on individual and collaborative
research and policy development projects was well as media outreach initiatives from
the WB region. In particular, EFB concentrates on:
• Encouraging broader and stronger commitment to the European integration of the
Western Balkan countries and societies;
• Strengthening the efforts undertaken by a range of stakeholders in this process
with a view also to developing effective policies and practices in the region and in
the EU;
• Supporting the process of member-state building as envisaged by the
International Commission on the Balkans, in particular by building constituencies
in the societies of Southeast Europe who will be offered an opportunity to
experience and learn about Europe
Contact
Website: www.balkanfund.org/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +381 11 3033 662
Address: Resavska 35, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Contact Person:
Hedvig Morvai-Horvat, Executive Director
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Phone: +381 638 699 923
E-mail: [email protected]
Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA)
Acronym: IPA
Organisation type: Programme (EU)
The Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) is the key tool of the European
Commission’s pre-accession assistance strategy. This Instrument is replacing the
former pre-accession instruments: PHARE, ISPA, SAPARD and CARDS. IPA will
help transition countries meet the Accession Criteria (fulfil the political, economic and
acquis-related criteria for membership, building up their administrative and judicial
capacity) and prepare for the programming, management and implementation of EU
Cohesion, Structural and Rural Development Funds after accession. IPA is designed
with five components to provide for targeted and effective assistance for each
country according to its needs and evolution. These five components are: transition
assistance and institution building; cross-border cooperation; regional development;
human resources development; and rural development. Having obtained the status of
a candidate country, FYR of Macedonia is eligible for financial assistance under all
five components.
Contact
Website: ec.europa.eu/enlargement/candidate-
countries/the_former_yugoslav_republic_of_macedonia/financial-
assistance/index_en.htm
Open Regional Fund for Foreign Trade Promotion in
South-East Europe (ORF)
Acronym: ORF
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
The Open Regional Fund (ORF) is financed by the German Federal Ministry for
Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche
Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The project was established in
January 2007 for a period of five years. The aim of the project is to strengthen
competitiveness through multi-country cooperation among companies and institutions
in the region and marketing of South East Europe as an economic area on the
international stage. Eligible countries are Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia,
FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and “Kosovo (UN Res 1244)”.
The ORF is currently financing eight projects in various sectors with a term of
approximately two years each and the participation of at least several countries per
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project. The projects financed by the ORF are generally initiated by stakeholders
from Western Balkan countries such as national ministries, private sector
associations, chambers of commerce and industry, sectoral clusters, or exporting
businesses themselves. Focusing on sectors with export potentials, projects are
implemented in the garment industry along with fashion design, the automotive
supply and the IT sector, tourism, agricultural trade and the regional export
consultancy market. To thrive on international markets, the relatively small national
sectors regionalize their marketing as well as distribution structures in order to
achieve synergy effects for the participating companies.
Other ORF projects provide businesses and institutions with advisory services and
training for them to comply with quality standards or EU regulations. In one example
from the IT sector, an ORF project provides software companies from South-East
Europe with training and advisory services to meet international software standards
(ITMark, CMMI). These certificates are a key prerequisite for potential customers in
the EU or the United States to view these companies as possible contractors.
Contact
Website: www.gtz.de/en/praxis/25459.htm; http://www.gtz.de/en/weltweit/europa-
kaukasus-zentralasien/25472.htm
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone +49 6196 790
Fax +49 6196 79 1115
Address: Postfach 5180, 65726 Eschborn, Germany
Contact Persons:
Peter Bonin
E-mail: [email protected]
Britta Margraf
E-mail: [email protected]
Technology Transfer Project, GIZ (German
International Cooperation Program)
Acronym: GTZ TT / GIZ
Organisation type: Programme (Other)
The GTZ (former name for the GIZ) project Technology Transfer is a special
programme encouraging technology transfer with the creation of a network of
specialist agencies, a technology park and facilitated links between SME’s and the
country’s universities (and with German universities) to support innovation
development and technology transfer.
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The main objective of this project in FYR of Macedonia is to support the government
in creating conditions for effective technology transfer. To this end, GTZ TT helped
with the establishment of three centres for technology transfer whose main task is to
encourage innovative activities and application of research results in practice.
In February 2011, the Minister of Local Self-Government and GIZ country director
signed an agreement on implementing the second phase of Regional Economic
Development Project, for drafting the legislation, capacity building of the Ministry of
Local Self-Government and the Regional Development Bureau, and setting up the
Centres for development of the planning regions, it will include administrative
capacity for attracting investments, implementing European projects and establishing
partnership between governmental institutions, the civic and business sector.
Contact
GIZ Coordination office Macedonia
Website: www.gtz.de/en/weltweit/europa-kaukasus-zentralasien/658.htm
Phone: +389 2 3103 560
Fax: +389 2 3103 570
Address: Antonie Grubisic 5, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Ulrike Gantzer-Sommer, Country Director
Email: [email protected]
GTZ Technology Transfer Macedonia
Website: www.gtztechno.com.mk
Address: Guslarot Apostle 40, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Sonja Andonova, Project coordinator
Phone: +389 2 296 825
E-mail: [email protected]
TurnAround Management (TAM) and Business
Advisory Services (BAS) Programme in FYR of
Macedonia
Acronym: TAM / BAS
Organisation type: Programme (Other)
The TurnAround Management (TAM) and Business Advisory Services (BAS)
Programme of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are
complementary technical assistance programmes that combine direct assistance at
the enterprise level to viable micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)
across a broad range of industry sectors.
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TAM Programme
The TAM Programme aims at building strong, competent enterprise management
and restructuring through the transfer of international best practice in small and
medium sized enterprises. These managerial and structural changes within SMEs
should be achieved through training activities and the provision of international
advisers in TAM projects lasting usually 18 months. Since inception in 1998, TAM
has undertaken almost 40 projects in FYR of Macedonia covering various industry
sectors such as Fabricated Metal Product or Food Manufacturing (European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development 2009: 3).
BAS Programme
The BAS Programme works directly with individual SMEs, providing specific and
practical business advice. At the same time, BAS builds local/national consultancy
capacity to serve enterprise needs. Typical BAS projects are short-term projects with
a rapid payback, such as upgrading management/financial IT systems, market
research, introducing quality systems and human resource management techniques,
etc. Since its start of operation in FYR of Macedonia in 2002, BAS has undertaken
more than 390 projects in FYR of Macedonia (European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development 2009: 3).
Furthermore, EBRD supports FYR of Macedonia by giving loans to Macedonian
banks such as the Export and Credit Bank or the Sparkasse Bank Macedonia for
lending to local businesses and SMEs undertaking investments to improve their
competitiveness.
Contact
BAS Programme
Website: www.ebrd.com/pages/workingwithus/tambas/where/macedonia.shtml
Phone: +389 2 3296 867
Fax: +389 2 3296 868
Address: Illindenska 47/1, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Jovan Gavrilovski, National Programme Director
E-mail: [email protected]
TAM Programme
Website: www.ebrd/tambas
Address: TurnAround Management Programme in FYR Macedonia, European Bank
for Reconstruction and Development, One Exchange Square, London EC2A 2JN, UK
Contact Person:
Maja Anteska, Local Manager
Phone: +389 70 330 555
E-mail: [email protected]
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USAID Macedonia
Acronym: USAID
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
USAID, the U.S. Agency for International Development, has been active in FYR of
Macedonia since 1993. Supporting FYR of Macedonia’s transition to a stable and
prosperous democracy, USAID focuses on four sectors: economic growth;
democracy and local governance; education and cross cutting activities. Its efforts
under the first branch are focused on the generation and enhancement of sustainable
economic growth, the transformation of targeted industry sectors (ICT, textile, etc.),
the improvement of access to finance for companies and the increase of their
competitiveness and productivity through workforce development, innovation and
infrastructure. To this end, USAID conducts several projects such as:
Macedonia Competitiveness Project (MCP) (2007-2012)
This project’s objectives are the improvement of FYR of Macedonia’s economy and
competitiveness, the generation of employment and sustained economic growth
through stimulation of new exports and investment, access to finance, market linkage
with international companies, workforce development, and systemic improvements in
the ability of Macedonian companies and sectors to respond to market demands.
These activities are structured on vertical and horizontal levels. Vertical component
activities include the creation of new businesses and investment , and enable
Macedonian companies and supply chains to better compete within a given industry
or market. Vertical Components include: Apparel, Light manufacturing and
Information and Communication technology (ICT) Horizontal or cross-cutting
component activities benefit multiple sectors and try to make FYR of Macedonia a
more competitive place to do business. Horizontal Components include: Access to
finance, Workforce development and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
Small & Medium Enterprise Development Credit Authority (SME DCA) (2007-
2014)
The SME Development Credit Authority facility provides access to working and
investment capital for companies that want to expand their operations or market
opportunities.
The USAID Competitiveness Project works with the SME DCA facility to improve
access to capital, which is a major obstacle to the growth of private sector SMEs in
FYR of Macedonia. The DCA targets SMEs in sectors identified by the
Competitiveness Project.
Export-led growth is constrained by banks’ misperceptions about the risks associated
with lending to SMEs and the resulting over-collateralization requirements they
impose in order to minimize their risk. With this DCA, USAID is mobilizing private
financing for targeted industries that receive technical assistance. The short-term
result is increased SME competitiveness and value-added exports. The longer-term
results will help establish SMEs’ creditworthiness and demonstrate to the local
market the financial viability of targeted industry supply chains. To date, both
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financial institutions have issued over 40 loans/leasing to 35 companies in various
sectors, for a total amount of over $2,000,000. These loans have helped generate
over 70 new jobs and exports of over $100,000.
The objective of the project is to improve the business environment to increase
domestic investment, attract more foreign direct investment and promote increased
export if Macedonian products.
Expected Results/Impact:
• The capacity and coordination of the Government of FYR of Macedonia (GOM)
related to increasing domestic investment and attracting more foreign investment
under the framework of the GOM’s new Industrial Policy will be improved;
• A comprehensive and effective export promotion strategy will be implemented;
• The public procurement capacity will be improved;
• Stronger mechanisms for public-private dialogue will be developed and
institutionalized;
• Laws and processes related to the planning and permitting of construction land
will be streamlined.
USAID Business without Borders Project (2011-2013)
This project aims at accelerating economic growth by facilitating the start-up of new
enterprises as well as the growth and competitiveness of existing MSMEs; creating
jobs and employment opportunities; and improving the regional framework of MSME
development through the activities of BSC-Bitola, its business incubator, and local &
regional partners.
The expected results are the facilitation of start-up and legal registration of 100 new
micro and small enterprises, support and growth of 120 existing MSMEs, and job
placement of 250 individuals in MSMEs in the nine municipalities of the Pelagonia
region plus Ohrid. Development of new set of business development services in
response to business demand is planned and attraction of an increased number of
micro enterprises that will receive and pay for these services. The project will work in
collaboration with other USAID programs, such as the new Youth Employability Skills
Network, the Regional Small Business Development Program (currently under
design), and the Development Credit Authorities to carry out joint initiatives and
thereby have a wider impact in the country.
Creative Business Project (2010-2013)
This project was established to foster the development of the creative industries
sector in FYR of Macedonia through strengthening the “Creative Industries Centre –
Skopje” to extend its business support services to companies; generating productive
employment by working with unemployed, youth, and women to start their own
creative businesses; and through improving the business performance of MSMEs in
this sector to respond to market demands.
This is planned to be achieved through the following:
1. Strengthen the "Creative Industries Centre (CIC) - Skopje" to extend its business
support services to companies;
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2. Generate productive employment by working with unemployed, youth and women
to start their own creative businesses; and
3. Improve the business performance of micro and small enterprises in the creative
industries sector to respond successfully to market demands.
USAID’s GDA Digital Media Park (2006-open end)
The objective of this project was the creation of the first technology park in FYR of
Macedonia - focused on the Digital Media Industry, with the participation of around
20 companies. The Digital Media Park is bringing together a number of smaller
production services companies and through joint infrastructure and collaboration
allows for a significant growth of the whole production sector. It also changes the
focus of the industry towards exports.
GDA Digital Media Park (fx3x) currently employs 75 people (out of which 65 are
artists). The 45000-square feet easily expandable facility was finished in the second
half of 2008. The park infrastructure was built upon advices and suggestions of some
of the most experienced people in the industry, with security as a priority, with key
card access on different levels, 24 hours on-site security, regular incremental backup
procedures, independent backup power facility wide etc. In addition to that, there is
an own in-house production tracking system which helps to keep the shots on time
and within budget. The Media Park has participated in more than 20 feature films,
such as The Last Airbender, Terminator: Salvation, The Golden Compass, Inkheart,
Vantage Point or The Aviator.
This project is listed as “completed”.
USAID Microenterprise Funding and Learning for Growth Project (2011 - 2016)
The objective of the project is to enhance economic growth and increase job creation
by strengthening microenterprises to maximize their contribution to the national
economy. The core pool of project beneficiaries will consist of 180 different
microenterprises and entrepreneurs from four Macedonian regions. The expected
results/impact are at least 250 jobs created in the assisted microenterprises;
business expansion of 10 firms through equity investment of $800,000; increased
sales by small businesses through expansion into local and regional markets;
increased sharing of information on business management practices among small
business owners through stronger networking.
Contact
Website: macedonia.usaid.gov/en/index.html
Phone: + 389 2 310 2000; + 389 2 310 2314
Fax: + 389 2 310 2463
Address: U.S.Agency for International Development, U.S Embassy, Samoilova 21,
1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Macedonia Competitiveness Project (MCP)
Website: www.mcp.org.mk/
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Contact Person:
Margareta Lipkovska Atanasov, COTR
E-mail: [email protected]
Small & Medium Enterprise Development Credit Authority (SME DCA)
Website: macedonia.usaid.gov/en/sectors/economic/msme_dca.html
Contact Person:
Margareta Lipkovska Atanasov, COTR
E-mail: [email protected]
USAID Business Without Borders Project
Website: http://macedonia.usaid.gov/en/sectors/economic/bsc.html,
www.bscbitola.org
Contact Persons:
Tanja Markovska
E-mail: [email protected]
Rozita Talevska Hristovska, Chief of Party
E-mail: [email protected]
Creative Business Project
Website: http://macedonia.usaid.gov/en/sectors/economic/mata.html
Contact Persons:
Vesna Stevkovska, AOTR
E-mail: [email protected]
Zoran Todorovski, Project Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
USAID’s GDA Digital Media Park
Website: www.fx3x.com
Contact Persons:
Vesna Stevkovska, USAID
E-mail: [email protected]
Kristijan Danilovski, Chief of Party
E-mail: [email protected]
Small & Medium Enterprise Development Credit Authority (SME DCA)
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Contact Persons:
Margareta Lipkovska Atanasov, COTR
E-mail: [email protected]
Marija Tanasoska, NLB Leasing
E-mail: [email protected]
Biljana Trpkoska, UNIBanka
E-mail: [email protected]
USAID Microenterprise Funding and Learning for Growth Project (2011 - 2016)
Website: www.ceed-macedonia.org
Contact Persons:
Cullen Hughes
E-mail: [email protected]
Tanja Markovska
E-mail: [email protected]
Jovan Madjovski, Chief of Party
E-mail: [email protected]
Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF)
Acronym: WBIF
Organisation type: Programme (Other)
The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) was established by the
European Bank for Reconstruction (EBRD) together with the European Commission
(EC), the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Council of European
Development Bank (CEB) in December 2009. The object is to finance priority
projects in the Western Balkans Countries. The programme operates in Albania,
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.
The WBIF has two main objectives: firstly pooling of grants, loans and expertise in
order to prepare financing for priority investment projects; secondly, strengthening
coherence and synergies among donors in order to increase the positive impact and
visibility of investments in the Western Balkan Countries. Projects are selected on the
basis of regional and/or country needs and their consistency with EU accession
priorities.
The primary focus on infrastructure sector (environmental, energy or transport
infrastructures, education, healthcare and other social needs) will be extended to
provide also support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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Contact
Website: www.wbif.eu/
E-mail: [email protected]
7th Framework Programme for Research and
Technological Development (FP7)
Acronym: FP7
Organisation type: Programme (EU)
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) associating the FYR of Macedonia to
FP7 was signed on June 13, 2007 and the provisions of the above association
instruments are applicable from January 1, 2007. FYR of Macedonia can participate
in all calls for proposals and compete on an equal footing with the EU Member States
for research cooperation and support actions funded by FP7. As such, this
agreement is an important part of the process of applying to join the EU, allowing
scientists, universities and companies to create links with their counterparts across
Europe and build up their scientific expertise, including in scientific fields crucial to
implementing the body of EU legislation.
According to the Delegation of the EU to FYR of Macedonia, a special Unit for
coordination of FP 7 and NATO has been established within the Ministry of Education
and Science of FYR of Macedonia with an objective to promote the programme and
train prospective applicants (See www.moe.gov.mk: Sector for science and
technological development).
Contact
Website: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/home_en.html
Address: Ministry of Education and Science, Mito Hadzivasilev Jasmin bb, 1000
Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Violeta Atanasovska, National contact point
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3140 186
Other National Contact Points for different areas to be found at the European
Commission CORDIS Website:
http://cordis.europa.eu/fetch?CALLER=MSS_MK_FP7NCP_EN
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3 Key Innovation Infrastructures
A national system of innovation can be understood as a “network of institutions in the
public and private sectors whose activities and interactions initiate, import, modify
and diffuse new technologies” (Freeman 1987: 1). These institutions ranging from
technology/innovation centres, science and technology parks to clusters, business
start-up centres and incubators constitute a country’s innovation infrastructure. In the
following chapter, the particular elements of the Macedonian innovation system are
presented.
3.1 Technology/Innovation Centres (TICs)
A Technology / Innovation Centre (TIC) is an institution established in order to
facilitate technology transfer as well as to promote research uptake and innovation by
linking researchers and universities with SMEs. TICs enable the industry to exploit
new and emerging technologies by providing linkages between research and SMEs.
Centre for Applied Research and Permanent
Education in Agriculture (CIPOZ), Faculty of
Agriculture and Food Sciences, Skopje
Acronym: CIPOZ
Organisation title in local language: U???? - U????? 3? ????????? H????»????? H
??????????? O?????????? B? 3?????????????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The Centre for Applied Research and Permanent Education in Agriculture was
established in March 2003 as part of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences.
The centre’s goals include the improvement of utilization of the human and
technological resources, widening the activities of the Institutes for Research,
increasing the efficiency of the research process and a more practical education for
students and farmers. To this end, CIPOZ cooperates with both national and foreign
university institutes, non-governmental and government organizations, local and
foreign farmers and food producers.
The Centre’s activities include:
• Technology transfer to SMEs including implementing projects, seminars, trainings
and workshops;
• Research, development and application of new technologies
• Quality control of agricultural products;
• Permanent education of all participants in agriculture through seminars, lectures
and consulting;
• Production and processing of agricultural productions;
• Consulting services and publishing.
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Contact
Website: www.zf.ukim.edu.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3115 277, +389 2 3115 444
Fax: +389 2 3134 310
Address: Av. Aleksandar Makedonski bb, P.O.Box 297 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Daniela Dimovska
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
Centre for Research, Development and Continuing
Education: Mechanical Engineering Systems - Centre
of Excellence (CIRKO-MES CE)
Acronym: CIRKO-MES CE
Organisation title in local language: UH?KO - U????? ?? ?????»????? ?????? ?
???????????? ??????????? – U????? ?? ?? ????????????? ?? ????????
??»??????? ???????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
In order to remedy deficiencies of the Macedonian manufacturing companies to
integrate advanced engineering technology into the production process, CIRKO-MES
was founded at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FME), Skopje in 2005 with
support of USAID. To achieve this objective, CIRKO-MES provides access to new
technology (3D modelling, 3D printing) and training (CAD, CAM, Solid Works, etc.) to
partner companies in order to enhance their capabilities, increase the quality of their
products and improve their production process. Furthermore, CIRKO-MES gives its
members the opportunity to join a network of Macedonian manufactures enabling
cooperation, coordination and exchange.
Contact
Website: www.cirko-mes.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3099 409
Fax: +389 2 3099 408
Address: CIRKO-MES Centre of Excellence, Mechanical faculty, Karpos II bb, 1000
Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Dr. Zvonimir Kostic, Director
Phone: +389 2 3099 443
E-mail: [email protected]
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Centre of Technology Transfer at the Faculty of
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
(FEEIT), Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje
Acronym: CTT FEEIT
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (FEEIT), University
Ss. Cyril and Methodius, developed a model for offices for international technology
transfer 2002-2004 and established a Centre of Technology Transfer. The Centre’s
main scope of activities is in research activities and technology transfer to interested
companies within FYR of Macedonia, but the Centre is also open for wider
(international) collaboration. Within this centre there are:
• Distance learning centre
• Project management centre
• Engineering mathematics centre
Contact
Website: www.feit.ukim.edu.mk/en/centri.html
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3099 191
Fax: +389 2 3064 262
Address: Karpos 2, PO Box 574, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Prof. Dr Vlatko Stoilkov, Deputy Manager of CTT
E-mail: [email protected]
Mile Stankovski, Dean of FEEIT
E-mail: [email protected]
European Information and Innovation Centre in FYR of
Macedonia (EIICM)
Acronym: EIICM
Organisation title in local language: ???????? ???????????? ? ?????????? ??????
?? ??????????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Economic Chamber of FYR of Macedonia,
Management and Foundation M.I.R. (Foundation for Management and Industrial
Research) and the Agency for Promotion of Entrepreneurship of the Republic of
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Macedonia (APERM) signed on March 27, 2007 an agreement on opening a
European Information and Innovation Centre. On 1 January, 2008, the EIICM started
its operation. EIICM is part of the Enterprise Europe Network
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The major purpose of the EIICM is to contribute to the improvement of the
Macedonian economy through the increase of the capacity of SMEs. To this end,
EIICM tries, through contacts within the Enterprise Europe Network, to increase the
internationalization of SMEs and to enhance their involvement in international
business cooperation, to raise SME’s innovation and technological level through
fostering technology transfer and participation in research projects; and to support
SME’s participation in EU programmes through training, assistance and information
dissemination. EIICM offers SMEs the opportunity to get information related to legal
provisions, directives, standards and other conditions for doing business within the
network, as well as information about the manner of financing of common projects
within the euro-zone.
The operation of EIICM is jointly financed by the European Commission and the
Government. The Consortium leading this project is composed of the following
institutions: St. Cyril and Methodius University – Skopje as coordinator, Agency for
Promotion of Entrepreneurship, Economic Chamber and Foundation M.I.R.
(Foundation for Management and Industrial Research).
Contact
Website: www.een.mk/
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 2123 123
Fax: +389 2 3293 204
Address: European Information and Innovation Centre, University Ss. Cyril and
Methodius, Bul. Krste Misirkov bb, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons
Viktor Stojmanovski, Project Manager
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
Phone : + 389 2 3293 204, + 389 2 3099 445
Fax : + 389 2 3293 202
E-mail: [email protected]
Gabriela Kostovska – Bogoeska, Foundation for Management and Industrial
Research
Phone : + 389 2 3077 008
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Europe Network (EEN) is a network of almost 600 business support organisations. Its members include
chambers of commerce and industry, technology centres, research institutes and development
agencies. (http://www.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu)
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Fax : + 389 3092 814
E-mail: [email protected]
Maja Taseva, Agency for Promotion of Entrepreneurship of Republic of Macedonia
Phone : + 389 2 3120 132
Fax : + 389 2 3135 494
E-mail: [email protected]
Sofce Jovanovska, Economic Chamber
Phone: + 389 2 3244 060
Fax: + 389 2 3244 088
E-mail: [email protected]
Macedonia Innovation Centre – Innovation to
Business
Acronym: I2B
Organisation title in local language: Centar za Inovacii
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The Innovation Centre was established by the USAID Competitiveness Project in
April 2010. Its main goals are, on the one hand, to assist innovators and innovative
companies in adopting innovations, developing new products and services, and
commercializing existing innovations and, on the other hand, to create an innovation
“ecosystem” supporting innovative ventures. To this end, the innovation centre will
build up a network of partners and serve as the platform for innovators and partners
to facilitate access to knowledge, technology and resources which are essential for
the implementation of an innovation.
The services of the i2b are the following:
• Matchmaking between domestic innovators and investors, facilitating the
commercialization of innovation, analysis of the present situation relevant for
innovations and their commercialization;
• Locating innovators and innovations in FYR of Macedonia and their turn into
profitable businesses;
• Offering support to innovators for attracting potential investors;
• Training for innovators for commercialization of innovations;
• Implementation of educational programs in business, attracting investors,
structuring investment deals etc.;
• Locating potential investors for Macedonian innovations; support to investors in
locating favourable opportunities to invest;
• Support in investment portfolio management including the opt in opt out
possibilities from potential businesses;
• Establishing a framework for attracting capital for investment in early and risk
phases when starting a business;
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• Establishment of innovation fund (investment fund for innovative
ideas/projects/businesses);
• Establishment of a business angel network;
• Establishment of an eco-system of companies that will be specialized in providing
services in technology commercialization, technology transfer, but also starting a
business;
• Building capacities in these companies;
• Promoting innovations in the entire society;
• Promoting innovative thinking in the society with special focus on the young
population.
Contact
Website: www.macedonia21.com/en/innovation.html
E-mail: [email protected].
Phone: +389 2 3245 122
Fax: +389 2 3245 122
Address: Ivan Milutinovik 10, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Zarko Pop-Iliev, Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
Ana Ambarkova, Project Coordinator
E-mail: [email protected]
Cell phone: +389 71 868 319
National Centre for Development of Innovation and
Entrepreneurial Learning (NCDIEL)
Acronym: NCDIEL
Organisation title in local language: H????????? ?????? ?? ?????? ?? ???????? ?
????????????? ?????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The National Centre for the Development of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Learning
(NCDIEL) was established in November 2009 with financial support from Austria
Development Cooperation. Located at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering,
NCDIEL supports the realisation of innovative, technology-based and profit
orientated ideas through the provision of capital for start-ups, counselling and
coaching of established enterprises in order to strengthen the survivability, capacity
and growth of newly established enterprises. NCDIEL’s activities encompass
providing start-up training, coaching and financial support to highly innovative
business ideas; analyzing the current state of and developing strategies for
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innovation, entrepreneurship and competitiveness of the Macedonian economy;
stimulating the evolution of a new innovative entrepreneurial culture and promoting
entrepreneurial learning; and conducting feasibility studies for incubators, business
support centres, technology parks, etc.
Contact
Website: www.ncdiel.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3099 481
Fax: +389 2 3099 4812
Address:
Office 1: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (new building 3rd floor), Rudger
Boskovic bb, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Office 2: Agency for Promotion of the Entrepreneurship, Nikola Vapcarov st. 7, 1000
Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Radmil Polenakovik
Phone: +389 2 3099 248, +389 2 3099 481
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Trajce Velkovski
Phone: +389 2 3099 482
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Bojan Jovanovski
Phone: +389 2 3099 482
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Ms. Ljupka Mitrinovska
Phone: +389 2 3099 482
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Igor Nikoloski
Phone: +389 2 3120 132
Fax : +389 2 3120 126
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Mr. Aleksandar Kurciev
Phone: +389 2 3120 132
Fax : +389 2 3120 126
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
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Technology Transfer Centre for Chemical and Textile
Engineering at the Faculty of Technology and
Metallurgy, Ss.Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje
Acronym: CTT
Organisation title in local language: U????? 3? T??????? H? T??????????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
A Technology Transfer Centre in chemical and textile engineering was established at
the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy of the University “ Ss.Cyril and Methodius”,
providing opportunities for benefit from different forms of life-long learning courses.
At the moment, the centre is out of operation, but it is planned to restart the activities
in October/November 2011. A preregistration needs to be conveyed and a head of
the centre needs to be appointed.
Contact
Website:
www.tmf.ukim.edu.mk/(S(r1fvnq45wgyhbu2yp5pyit55))/INSTITUTI/institut_TT.aspx
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
Phone: + 389 2 3088 201
Fax: + 389 2 3065 389
Address: Ruger Boskovic 16, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Aleksandar Dimitrov, Dean of the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy
E-mail: [email protected]
3.2 Clusters
Another crucial element of national innovation systems are clusters which can be
defined “as a group of firms, related economic actors, and institutions that are located
near each other and have reached a sufficient scale to develop specialised expertise,
services, resources, suppliers and skills” (EC, 2008: 9). In this way, interactions, the
exchange of knowledge, and the presence of a skilled labour force are facilitated and
enable clusters to be important drivers for competitiveness and innovation (EC, 2008:
21).
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Automotive Cluster of Macedonia (ACM)
Acronym: ACM
Organisation title in local language: ???????????? K?????? ?? ??????????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The Automotive Cluster of Macedonia is a networking association of companies from
the automotive industry, technical faculties and similar organizations in FYR of
Macedonia. Established 2008 as a joint initiative of GTZ, the USAID Macedonia
Competitiveness Project and companies from the Macedonian Automotive Industry,
the main objective of the Automotive Cluster of Macedonia is to increase the
competitiveness of its companies in order to foster growth and development of the
automotive industry. To this end, the ACM pursues various activities ranging from
representation and promotion of members’ interests, organisation of joint marketing
activities and events, to the development of R&D and technology transfer projects
and the establishment of an information and knowledge exchange platform, thereby
bringing together the Macedonian automotive suppliers, representatives of the
government and high education institutions.
Contact
Website: www.acm.org.mk
Fax: +389 2 30 99 298
Address: Ruger Boskovic b.b, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact persons:
Vladimir Tevdov, Executive Director of Automotive Cluster of Macedonia
Phone: +389 75 253 222; +389 2 3099 408
Fax: +389 2 3099 298
E-mail: [email protected]
Darko Adziev
Phone: + 389 75 333 993
Cluster Candies Industry (KKP)
Acronym: KKP
Organisation title in local language: K?????? ?? ??????????? ?????????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
This is a new, small cluster. The start of its operation is based on the securing of
funding. Further information is not available.
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Contact Person:
Sande Davcev, President
Phone: +389 70 210 677
E-mail: [email protected]
Cluster for Agriculture Mechanization (BIPOM-M)
Acronym: BIPOM - M
Organisation title in local language: ?????????? K?????? ?? ???????????? ??
????????? ??????????? ???????????? ? ?????? ?? ????????? ????????????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
This centre is also known under the name Cluster of Agricultural Machinery
Manufacturers BIPOM-? in Bitola.
Contact
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 70 303 750
Address: Koco Colakov 38, 7000 Bitola, FYR of Macedonia
Contact person:
Mirce Nedelkovski, Manager of BIPOM-M Bitola
E-mail: [email protected]
Cluster for Fashion and Design, Macedonian Fashion
Formation (MMF-KMD)
Acronym: MMF-KMD
Organisation title in local language: ??? - ??????? ?? ???? ? ??????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The Macedonian Fashion Formation (MMF) is the first association of Macedonian
fashion designers and other professionals involved in the field of fashion. Since its
establishment in 2005, the MMF continuously initiates projects for connecting fashion
designers with textile companies and organizes fashion shows and fashion events
according to new established criteria with the aim to reanimate the local fashion
scene.
The MMF Fashion and Design Cluster was established within the association in 2007
with the aim to initiate and join projects which treat the promotion of fashion design in
the country as well as abroad.
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In 2008 the MMF became a partner of the project "Promotion of export of custom
collections in the textile industry by way of qualification and regional networking of
fashion designers”, which is supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic
Cooperation and Development of Germany through Open Regional Fund (ORF) for
promotion of foreign trade for Southeast Europe. The MMF was the creator of the
regional web portal for fashion design associations www.see-fashionfusion.com. In
2009 with the ORF’s support, MMF organized 2-days Regional Forum of fashion
designers, clothing industry and vocational colleges of Southeast Europe named
“Development of Fashion Brands”.
The MMF’s project activities were supported by Ministry of Economy of RM, Ministry
of Culture of RM, Local Government, City of Skopje, local Fashion and Design
Universities and business subjects.
Contact
Website: www.see-fashionfusion.com
Phone: +389 70 556 626
Address: 29 Noemvri 35/17 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact person:
Daniela Simonovska, President
E-mail: [email protected]
Cluster for Honey- DZG “Esnafi”
Acronym: DZG “Esnafi”
Organisation title in local language: µ3F „??????“ K?????? ?? ???
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
Contact
Address: Jovce Cipunov 5, Veles, FYR of Macedonia
Contact person:
Ljubomir Rakidziev, President
E-mail: [email protected]
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Cluster for Processing Fruits and Vegetables,
Macedonian Association of Processors (MAP-KPZO)
Acronym: MAP-KPZO
Organisation title in local language: ???- K?????? ?? ?????????? ?? ???????? ?
??????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
Founded in 2002, the Macedonian Association of Processors’ main purpose is the
further development of the fruit and vegetable processing industry in order to
increase the growth and competitiveness of the Macedonian economy. Its main
activities focus on:
• Increasing the competitiveness of the Macedonian fruit and vegetables
processing sector;
• Strengthening the potential of MAP members to enter foreign markets;
• Informing members about market trends, technological and legal issues;
• Coordinating business delegations and joint presentations at trade fairs;
• Lobbying towards protecting the interests of the processing industry;
• Establishing business communications with foreign companies and
institutions;
• Strengthening the cooperation with farmers and farmer associations; and
• Establishing cooperation with private and public institutions, the business
community and international projects active in the FYR of Macedonia.
Contact
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone / Fax: + 389 2 3177 125
Address: Aco Karamanov 13, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact person:
Saso Risteski, Executive director
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
Cluster for Tourism in the Osogovo Cross Border
Region, Kriva Planaka
Acronym: KTOPR-KP
Organisation title in local language: K?????? ?? ??????? ?? O??????????
????????????? ?????? K???? ???????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
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Contact
E-mail: [email protected]
Address: Marsal Tito 134, 1330, Kriva Palanka, FYR of Macedonia
Contact person:
Dragan Velichkovski, President
Cluster for Wine, Foundation - Tikvesh wine path
Acronym: TWP
Organisation title in local language: 4???????? – T?????? ?????? ???, K?????? ??
????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The Tikvesh Wine Route Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2006
by four municipalities in the Tikvesh region and by two private entrepreneurs from the
sector of tourism and wine. The Foundation has support and representation on the
Board from three ministries: economy, agriculture and culture, as well as
representatives from the wine and tourism sector and member of the faculty of
tourism in Ohrid. It is well and widely known as the first and only tourism, wine and
food cluster in FYR of Macedonia. The foundation is a member of Iter Vitis – wine
routes of Western Europe as well as WCTE network of South East Europe.
The Tikvesh Wine Route foundation is working on the development of alternative
tourism in the region, with special emphasis in wine tourism. It has accomplished
several bigger and many smaller projects in the past. A few of them: Wine museum
in Negotino, Tourist info centre, training for 100 people for tourism and hospitality,
development of promotional materials, organization of study trips, visit of groups of
journalists from the country and abroad, forums, conferences, tourist events, surveys,
signs for the wine routes, applications to transnational and cross border cooperation
programs and many more.
Contact
Website: www.macedoniawineroute.com
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E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Phone: +389 43 410 317
Fax: +389 43 410 317
Address: Edvard Kardelj 11/10, 1430 Kavadarci, FYR of Macedonia
Contact persons:
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Divna Jordanovska, President
Phone: +389 75 239 349
Violeta Jankova, Tourism
Phone: +389 71 219 609
Cluster for Wood (KDI)
Acronym: KDI
Organisation title in local language: K???????? ?? ????? ?????????? (KµH)
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The Cluster for wood industry of the FYR of Macedonia is a member of the Southeast
and Central European Cluster of Forest-based Clusters.
Contact
Phone: +389 2 3176652
Address: Vasil Gjorgjov 11, 1000, Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact person:
Nacko Simakoski, President
Phone: +389 75 606 708; +389 71 366 303
E-mail: [email protected]
Cluster Initiative for Snail Farming - AgroHelix
Acronym: Agro Helix
Organisation title in local language: ???? X????? – B???? K?????? ?? ???»???
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
Contact
Website: www.makedoniko.com/agrohelix
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 43 212 764, +389 43 223 763
Contact person:
Todor Bandikjov
Phone: +389 75 216 164
E-mail: [email protected]
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IT Cluster, Macedonian Association of Information
Technology (MASIT)
Acronym: MASIT
Organisation title in local language: ??????????? ?????? ?? ???????????? ?
????????????? ?????????? ???HT
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
Established in 2000 by 15 leading Macedonian IT companies and supported by
USAID, the Macedonian Association of Information Technology (MASIT) is the main
association representing the information technology industry of FYR of Macedonia
with more than 80 members. Its activities range from representation of its members’
interests, export promotion and business cooperation to promotion of innovation and
new technologies through diffusing new technology, analyzing new trends or setting
technical standards. As a result of its successful lobbying activities and participation
in policy making, MASIT received new members and funding. In April 2007, MASIT
reorganized itself as Macedonian ICT Chamber of Commerce with specific working
groups. Today MASIT is an established partner of the Macedonian Ministry for
Information Technology and, together with the Ministry, MASIT has built up the
Macedonian ICT cluster.
Contact
Website: www.masit.org.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3238601
Fax: +389 2 3244 012
Address: Dimitrie Chupovski 13, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact person:
Anita Nikova, Acting Executive Director
E-mail: [email protected]
IT Cluster YES4 BIZ
Acronym: YES4 BIZ
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
Several companies established this IT cluster to enter the international market and
offer joint IT solutions including software development, web development, company
branding, industrial design, 3D animation and photorealism. The IT cluster YES4 BIZ
is supported by YES Incubator.
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Contact
Website: www.yes4.biz/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone / Fax: + 389 2 3103 660
Address: Ul. Arhimedoca bb, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact person:
Marija Armenski
Phone: +389 2 3103 660
E-mail: [email protected]
Textile Cluster, Textile Trade Association (TTA-TK)
Acronym: TTA-TK
Organisation title in local language: T??????o T???????? ??????????? – K?????? 3?
T??????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The Textile Trade Association was established by more than 120 companies in 2003
and became a textile apparel cluster in 2004 with the support of the USAID project
“Macedonian Competitive Activity”. The Textile Trade Association – Cluster of textile
(TTA-CT) is a non-profit organisation, whose primary goal is to improve companies’
competitiveness, thus registering world trends and changes in the global market, as
well as adjusting the participants’ own production to such trends and changes. Its
services encompass facilitation of contacts between its members and foreign buyers;
dissemination of information; provision of an information database for its members;
organization of trainings, fairs, etc.; and participation in EU projects.
Contact
Website: www.tta.org.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: + 389 2 3244 093
Address: Dimitrie Cupovski 13, floor 4/office 49, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact person:
Natasa Sivevska, Executive Director
Phone: + 389 23 244 093
E-mail: [email protected] , [email protected]
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3.3 Technology and Science Parks
According to a definition by the World Bank, a science park is aimed at business
support and technology transfer and constituted by several “functional” and “physical”
components. On one hand, a science park is characterized by the participation of the
following stakeholders: 1) businesses (MNCs, domestic companies, start-ups); 2)
knowledge providers (university research and education infrastructures, applied
research labs, etc.); 3) industry support services (business incubators and enterprise
development areas, usually managed by private operators); and 4) financial support
services (venture capital, regional development agencies and banks). On the other
hand, a science park offers a physical environment for its purpose through the
provision of infrastructure and facilities (office buildings, meeting rooms,
transportation, power, ICT connectivity, etc.). (World Bank 2010: 311). The terms
technopolis, “technology park”, “science park”, “technology & science park” or
“research park” are often used synonymously.
GDA Digital Media Park (fx3x)
Acronym: fx3x
Organisation title in local language: fx3x
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
With support of USAID, a Digital Media Park was established through leasing and
refurbishment of a former army storage facility and after installing latest digital
infrastructure. Around 20 small companies participated thereby improving their
individual capability to attract and conduct large film projects. Since its creation, the
Digital Media Park has attracted many contract from international film studios and
contributed to the high profile of a previous invisible Macedonian sector.
Contact
Website: www.fx3x.com
Phone: +1 310 5847 471
Fax: +389 2 55 11 902
Address: Jane Sandanski 108/28, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Kristijan Danilovski, Company Founder, executive vfx producer
Phone: +389 70 274 057
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
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Seavus Educational and Development Centre
Acronym: Seavus
Organisation title in local language: Seavus
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The biggest Macedonian IT company SEAVUS is building its private technology park.
First tenant is expected to enter TP in mid 2011. The Seavus Educational and
Development Centre started its work in 2010.
Contact
Website: www.seavus.com
Address: Seavus Dooel Macedonia, 11 Oktomvri 33 A, 1000 Skopje, FYR of
Macedonia
Contact Person:
Sonja Jovanovska, Manager
Tel +389 2 3097400
Fax: +389 2 3097 414
E-mail: [email protected]
Technological Industrial Development Zones: Skopje
1, Skopje 2, Stip and Tetovo (TIRZ)
Acronym: TIRZ
Organisation title in local language: T????????? H?????????? ???????? 3???
(T???)
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
Technological Industrial Development Zones (TIDZs) have been established in
Skopje, Stip and Tetovo by the Macedonian Government with the objective to provide
excellent conditions for the development of business activities and new technologies.
For this purpose, TIDZs offer prepared industrial sites, tax, customs and other
additional incentives to companies and investors.
Contact
Website: www.fez.gov.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3111 166
Fax: +389 2 3111 177
Address: Directorate for Technological Industrial Development Zones, 2, Partizanski
odredi Blvd., P.O.Box 311, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
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Contact Persons:
Natasa Hadzi-Lega, Acting General Director, Directorate for Technological Industrial
Development Zones
E-mail: [email protected]
Asip Useini, Deputy Director, Directorate for Technological Industrial Development
Zones
E-mail: [email protected]
Danco Petrov, Assistant Director, Directorate for Technological Industrial
Development Zones
E-mail: [email protected]
3.4 Business Start-Up Centres/ Technology
Incubators
Business start-up centres and technology incubators are facilities designed to
support entrepreneurship and help start-up companies to survive and flourish through
the use of shared resources, management expertise, counselling, training, the
provision of services (administrative support, office equipment, marketing etc.) and
networks for potential business partners, etc. (Rouach / Louzoun / Deneux 2010: 12).
Technology incubators are primarily focused on technology-based firms.
Agriculture Business Development Centre - Strumica
Acronym: ABDC
Organisation title in local language: E????? U????? ?? ?????? ?? 3???????????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
ABDC was founded by the World Bank, as a “Strumica” Incubator with aiming to
provide various services for its tenants ranging from trainings and consultancy,
accountancy and other financials services to legal and managerial services. Now the
ABDC aims to support farmers, traders and food processors in Strumica region and
wider of Southeast Macedonia. Part of ABDC services are information regarding EU
programs, web portal with current prices of agriculture products, trainings, laboratory
services, etc.
Contact
Website: www.abdc.com.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 34 522 550, 078 222 399
Fax: +389 34 349 320
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Address: October 11 bb, 2400 Strumica, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Nicholas Trendov
Phone: +389 78 222 399
E-mail: [email protected]
Business Start-Up Centre Bitola (BSC Bitola)
Acronym: BSC Bitola
Organisation title in local language: 4???????? E????? ??????? U????? E?????
(4???????? E?U E?????)
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The Mission of the Foundation Business Start-up Centre (BSC) Bitola is to contribute
towards the economic growth in Bitola and Pelagonia region through the promotion of
entrepreneurship and the support of small and medium sized enterprises. To fulfil its
mission the Business Start-up Centre Bitola is committed to support potential
entrepreneurs for establishment or further development of their businesses.
Activities that BSC Bitola offers to young entrepreneurs are: couching, training,
networking, work space and micro-credit in order to lead to establishment of new and
innovative enterprises.
The Partners of the Foundation are:
1. Municipality of Bitola;
2. Regional Chamber of Commerce;
3. University “St. Kliment Ohridski”- Bitola.
The main activity of the BSC Bitola is the implementation of the project "Business
without Borders" – project of the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID) and will be realized in the period 2011 to 2013 year.
The aim of this project is to accelerate economic development in the southwest part
of FYR of Macedonia through the establishment of new enterprises, development of
growth and competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), creating new
jobs and opportunities for young people, unemployed and vulnerable groups. Also
development of a regional framework for SME development, through BSC Bitola
activities, the Business Incubator and partners from the public, private and education
sector.
The project has three components that correspond to the three main goals:
Component 1: Business Start-up & Support
• Business plan writing courses;
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• Business plan competition;
• MSME training portfolio;
• Human resource development services;
• Credit facility loan guarantee fund;
• MSME consulting services;
• Technology-Transfer Toolbox, a set of development tools specifically
targeting technology development and transfer.
Component 2: Development and sustainability of the Business Incubator - Bitola
Component 3: Regional cooperation in economic development
Contact
Website: www.bscbitola.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone/Fax: +389 47 236 763; +389 47 220 203
Address: m.z. Veljko Vlahovik, Krusevo bb, 7000 Bitola, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Rozita Talevska-Hristovska, BSC Director
Phone/fax: +389 47 220 203
Email: [email protected]
Suzana Trajkovska-Kocankovska, Business Incubator Manager
Email: [email protected]
Dejan Spasevski, Executive Assistant
E-mail: [email protected]
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University Business Start-Up
Centre (UKIM-BSC)
Acronym: UKIM-BSC
Organisation title in local language: U??????? ?? ?????? ?? ???? ??????? ???
Y???????????? ?? K???? ? ???????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
Established 2006 as a result of a project financed by the Austrian Development
Agency, the Business Start-Up Centre of the University St. Cyril and Methodius aims
at creating and supporting new businesses through the provision of training,
consultancy, small grants, logistic support, the possibility to use production facilities
of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and cooperation with its Austrian partners
“Innofinanz” and “WUS Austria”. Its main targets are its students and recent
graduates, however, its services are open to anyone with innovative, technological
business ideas.
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Contact
Website: www.bsc.ukim.edu.mk/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3099 481/482
Fax: +389 2 3099 482
Address: Karpoš 2bb, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Prof. Dr. Radmil Polenakovik, Director
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3099 481
Bojan Jovanoski, Project Assistant
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3099 407
Trajce Velkovski, Project Assistant
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3099 482
Bojan Jovanovski, Project Assistant
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3099 482
YES Incubator – Youth Entrepreneurial Service (YES)
Foundation
Acronym: YES
Organisation title in local language: PSM Fondacija
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The YES Foundation was established in 2005 with support of SINTEF and the
Foundation Open Society Institute Macedonia in order to support the Macedonian
youth (18-35 years) and the YES Incubator started with its operation in July 2007.
The Foundation aims at local, regional and even global cooperation for the purpose
of promoting the tenants of the Incubator, matchmaking and exchange of best
practices with business incubators, technology parks and similar organisations from
the whole world.
The objective of YES is to support young innovative people who have ideas to start
their own business by providing them with support and training for business skills as
well as connections with suitable business partners in order to increase their
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competitiveness on the regional and global market and strengthening the national
economy.
Services provided within the YES Incubator and YES Foundation are:
• Entrepreneurship trainings (tailor-made trainings for business, ICT and soft
skills); Cisco Entrepreneur Institute trainings and EBC*L trainings and
examinations (European Business Competence License).
• Well-equipped office space at affordable rents;
• Other incubation services (e.g. internet, security and insurance of the
premises, parking);
• Business plan competitions
• Consulting services;
• Grant Fund and Seed Capital Fund;
• Matchmaking;
• Networking and promotion services;
• Pre-incubation services (consulting for business ideas and business plans,
etc.).
Contact
Website: www.yesincubator.org.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: + 389 2 3103 660
Fax: + 389 2 3103 675
Address: Arhimedova bb (area 60), 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Ljupco Despotovski, CEO
E-mail: [email protected]
Marija Armenski, Incubator manager
E-mail: [email protected]
Mobile: +389 76 403 999
Fax: +389 2 3103 670
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3.5 Other related Organisations
In addition to the above presented main innovation infrastructures, there are other
organisations such as regional development agencies, banks and business support
centres, etc. which provide special services which foster innovation and have positive
impact on innovative entrepreneurship. The following chapter tries to give an
overview of other innovation-related organisations.
Centre for Entrepreneurship and Executive
Development (CEED)
Acronym: CEED
Organisation title in local language: U????? ?? ?????? ?? ???????????? ? ????µ???
Organisation type: Network
The CEED is a Centre for Entrepreneurship and Executive Development that
supports entrepreneurs by providing know-how and networks they need to accelerate
the growth of their businesses. CEED Macedonia is part of the international
network operating in South-eastern Europe. Its mission is to provide entrepreneurs
and their executive teams the know-how and networks they need to accelerate the
growth of their businesses and to promote an entrepreneurial culture in the broader
society. It offers Training, Consulting and Networking for the participants in its
programs.
Currently, the CEED is up taking the CEED Access to Finance - a pilot project with
an aim to develop new channel for access to finance that will enable enterprises to
enhance their financial stability, propensity for investments, efficiency, growth, export
and opening of new job posts. The goal is to build up on the previous experience, to
develop a sustainable model for access to finance and to implement the model in the
other countries in the region. It is organized by CEED and supported by the regional
USAID Partners for financial stability in cooperation with USAID Competitiveness
Project and the BAS Program of EBRD.
Contact
Website: www.ceedmacedonia.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone / Fax: + 389 2 3079 611; + 389 2 3079 612
Address: Bukureska 3, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
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Enterprise Support Agency (ESA)
Acronym: ESA
Organisation title in local language: ???????? ?? ??????? ?? ???????????????
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
Established in 1998 with the support of UK Department for International Development
(DFID) and EU, the three Enterprise Support Agencies (ESA) in Gostivar, Ohrid and
Tetovo are part of the country wide distribution of business centres. Their SMEs
development services encompass:
• Business advice and information
• Business consultancy
• Business planning
• Investment projects and programmes
• Business training
• Fairs and trade mission
• Research and economic analysis
• Application for IPA funds
Contact
ESA Gostivar
Website: www.esa.com.mk/
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Phone: +389 42 221 080
Address: ESA Gostivar ul.B. Ginovski 6, 1230 Gostivar, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person :
Muzafer Tairi, Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
ESA Ohrid
Website: www.esa.com.mk/
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Phone: +389 46 260 187
Fax: + 389 46 260 187
Address: ESA Ohrid, Turisticka BB (PO Box 129), 6000 Ohrid, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Elizabeta Petanova, Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
ESA Tetovo
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Website: http://esate.com.mk/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone / Fax: + 389 44 350 960
Address: Ilindenska nn; 1200 Tetovo, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Salajdin Idrizi, Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
Foundation for Management and Industrial Research
(Foundation M.I.R.)
Acronym: Foundation M.I.R.
Organisation title in local language: Fondacija za menadzment i industrisko
istrazuvanje, 4???????? 3? ????µ???? H H?????????? H????»?????
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
With the objective to support sustainable economic development with its economic,
environmental and social dimensions in FYR of Macedonia, the Foundation for
Management and Industrial Research (Foundation M.I.R.) was established in 2002
by SINTEF (Norwegian Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research). The
Foundation M.I.R. is an applied research foundation based in Skopje, and is the main
implementing partner of SINTEF for the projects in FYR of Macedonia.
The Foundation M.IR. is involved in creation of programs and trainings, influencing
the policy making, delivering of support services, implementing projects, information
and consultation in the areas of:
• Economic development (including SME support, entrepreneurship and energy)
• Innovation & Research (supporting R&D, conducting research activities for the
benefit of SMEs, encouraging and promoting innovation, policy development)
• Environment (actions for increased awareness and provisioning of first level
services to SMEs aimed at preservation of the environment )
• Society (combating discrimination and social exclusion on the labour market,
implementation of initiatives for increased employment and education after
compulsory schooling is high on Foundation’s policy agenda)
Since its establishment, the Foundation M.I.R. has participated in a number of
international projects and its expertise currently covers: restructuring/reengineering,
capacity building and export promotion/ matchmaking of SMEs; pre start up support,
training and mentorship of entrepreneurs; trans-national technology and knowledge
transfer; applied research for the benefit of SMEs, innovation management services
and policy development; environmental services for SMEs; measures for increased
employment and new skills development.
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Contact
Website: www.mir.org.mk/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3077 008; + 389 2 3092 813
Fax: + 389 2 3092 814
Address: Ul. Orce Nikolov 147A/6, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Gabriela Kostovska Bogoeska, Executive Director
Phone: +389 2 3077008
E-mail: [email protected]
Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts (MANU)
Acronym: MANU
Organisation title in local language: ?????????? ????????? ?? ??????? ?
???????????
Organisation type: Research Institute
The Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts (MANU) is the primary national
institution promoting the development of science, research, innovation and new
technologies, both in the country and internationally. However, MANU is facing
serious problems such as lack of funding, low level of human capital, outdated
equipment, etc. with the consequence that it is not in a position to fulfil its role
satisfactorily.
MANU implements its activities through five departments (Linguistic and Literary
Sciences; Social Sciences; Mathematical and Technical Sciences; Biological and
Medical Sciences; and Arts) and five research centres (Research Centre for Genetic
Engineering and Biotechnology, Research Centre for Energy, Informatics and
Materials, Centre for Strategic Research, Centre for Linguistics and the
Lexicographical Centre).
The first two centres are internationally recognised for their research, but there is an
overlap in the focus of the other three centres and other scientific institutions such as
the Institute of Economics, Institute for Sociological, Political and Juridical Research,
Institute for Macedonian Language and Institute for Macedonian Literature..
Contact
Website: www.manu.edu.mk/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3235 400
Address: Bul. Krste Misirkov, 2, P.O. Box 428, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
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Macedonian Bank for Development Promotion (MBDP)
Acronym: MBDP
Organisation title in local language: ?????????? ????? ?? ???????? ?? ??????
Organisation type: Other
The Macedonian Bank for Development Promotion was established in 1998 with the
objective to provide finance for export oriented production and export of small and
medium enterprises (SME), to finance investments for the development of small and
medium enterprises, and to provide insurance for export claims of the SMEs. In this
context, MBDP performs the following activities:
• Financing of production intended for export by credits approved for export
inflows;
• Financing of business start-ups and development of SME, by providing
medium-term and long-term credits;
• Insurance and reinsurance of identified inflows against short-term commercial
risk;
• Management and administration of foreign credit lines and donations.
Contact
Website: www.mbdp.com.mk/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3115 844; +389 2 3109 981
Fax: +389 2 3239 688
Address: Veljko Vlahovic 26, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Macedonian Enterprise Development Foundation
(MRFP)
Acronym: MRFP
Organisation title in local language: ?????????? ???????? ????????? ??
?????????????
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
The MEDF’s vision is poverty and unemployment reduction and the fostering of
social cohesion. The MEDF’s mission supports the development of small enterprises.
The target group of MEDF is the small enterprises, comprising, according to the
number of employees, micro enterprises (up to 10 employees), small enterprises (up
to 50 employees) and medium-sized enterprises (up to 250 employees). The MEDF
acts on the territory of FYR of Macedonia with a special focus on regions outside
Skopje and rural areas. The MEDF will also act outside of the country in order to
transfer its long-term experiences.
The long-term goals of MEDF are:
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• Improved access to financial services;
• Promotion of entrepreneurship;
• Innovations are mainstreamed;
• Partnerships are developed; and
• Institutional and organizational development of MEDF is secured.
The expected results with the MEDF’s Business Plan 2007-2011, according to which
the planned activities are divided, are the following:
• Developed affordable financial services;
• Improved capacity for development of financial institutions;
• Improved capacity for promotion of entrepreneurship;
• Mobilized funds for financing the activities of MEDF;
• Internal improvements of MEDF.
Contact
Website: www.mrfp.org.mk
Phone / Fax: +389 2 3065 381
Address: Nikola Parpunov bb, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Gligor Mihailovski, Project manager
E-mail: [email protected]
National Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness
Council (NECC)
Acronym: NECC
Organisation title in local language: H????????? ????? ?? ?????????????? ?
?????????????
Organisation type: Other
The previous Council stopped its work in the period 2007-2010, and only recently
under the initiative of Vice premier for economic affairs the Council reorganized its
activities and bodies.
The National Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness Council (NECC) is a tripartite
public-private-civil body comprising leaders from the private, government and civil
society sectors advocating and leading the implementation of policy changes crucial
to the development of more competitive Macedonian businesses. The Council was
set up in early 2003.
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The mission of the Council is to raise the dialogue of the private, civil and public
sectors to the level of a strategic and long-term partnership to make major
contribution in the building of the economic prosperity of the FYR of Macedonia.
The primary task of the NECC members is to work together on the development of
national strategies aimed at improving the conditions for doing business that would
help Macedonian companies, clusters and other active business associations to
develop, promote and export their high value products and services and thus create
higher and growing incomes for the average citizen.
The NECC carries out its programme’s activities through the following organisational
bodies: Assembly, Management Board, Supervisory Board, Advisory Group and 6
internal committees - working groups for Competitiveness, Clustering, Technological
Development, Education and Human Resources, Local Economy Development
Regulations and Budgets and cooperation with donor organisations.
Contact
Cabinet of the Deputy President of the Government, in charge of economic
affairs
Website: www.vicepremier-ekonomija.gov.mk/?q=frontpage
Phone: +389 2 3114 258; +389 2 3118 022; +389 2 3118 111
Fax: +389 2 3221 506
Address: Ilindenska bb., 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Katarina Milenkovska Kantursa, Chief of cabinet
Phone: +389 2 3213 902
[email protected]
Radica Bobinska
Phone: +389 2 3223 614
[email protected]
Gere Tripkov
Phone: +389 2 3214 579
[email protected]
Pelagonija Region Enterprise Development Agency
(PREDA)
Acronym: PREDA
Organisation title in local language: ?????????? ???????? ???????? ?? ?????????? –
???µ?
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
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The objective of PREDA Plus is to promote sustainable economic development and
social prosperity through the facilitation of public, private and civil initiatives on local
and regional level. To this end, PREDA Plus offers assistance in good governance,
project and grant management, business sector development, organisational
development and socio-economic development. Its wide variety of clients include
donor organizations, co-funding agencies, national, regional and municipal
government organizations, private sector organizations, universities and higher
education Institutes, non-governmental organizations and consulting firms.
Contact
Website: www.preda.org.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone / Fax: +389 48 401 581
Address: Ivo Lola Ribar 5 (Old railway station), P.O. Box 174, 7500 Prilep, FYR of
Macedonia
Contact Person:
Milena Dimitrovska, Executive Director
Phone: +389 75 239 934
E-mail: [email protected]
Regional Enterprise Support Centre (Foundation for
SME Development)
Acronym: RESC
Organisation title in local language: 4???????? ?? ??????? ?? ???????????????
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
Under the PHARE Integrated SME Development Programme, five Regional
Enterprise Support Centres (RESCs) have been established in 1998 in Bitola,
Kumanovo, Skopje, Strumica and Veles to provide support, information and services
to local SMEs and start-ups. Their activities include:
• Providing advice and information to potential and existing entrepreneurs
• Providing an information library
• Assisting entrepreneurs in preparing investment plans and credit applications
to banks
• Organizing entrepreneurial training
• Supporting access to bank credits for SMEs and acting as the local agent for
PHARE credit line for SMEs
• Supporting identification of business development opportunities
• Assisting SMEs in general problem solving
• Supporting export activities to EU
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• Assisting liaison of SMEs with relevant companies from the neighbouring
countries
• Providing commercial, technical, and financial services
Contact
RESC Bitola
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: + 389 47 228 153
Fax: +389 47 202 420
Address: Bulevar 1Maj BB, 7000 Bitola, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Dragan Damjanovski, Director
E-mail: [email protected]
Goce Petrovski, Business advisor
E-mail: [email protected]
RESC Kumanovo
Phone: + 389 31 416 102
Fax: +389 31 437 050
Address: Ilindenska BB, 1300 Kumanovo; FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Dimitar Tasevski, Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
RESC Skopje
Website: www.recs.org.mk/
Phone: + 389 2 3239 053
Fax: +389 2 3298 065
Address: Gjuro Strugar br. 15a, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Svetlana Kirevska, Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
Ohridija Petrovski Dosen, Project Coordinator
E-mail: [email protected]
Marija Nikolovski, Project Coordinator
E-mail: [email protected]
RESC Strumica
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Website: www.rcsr.org.mk/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone / Fax: + 389 34 349 320
Address: 11 Oktomvri BB, 2400 Strumica, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Marija Tasheva, Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
RESC Veles
Phone / Fax: + 389 43 212 130
Address: Dimitar Vlahov 57, (Hotel Vila Zora), 1400 Veles, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Tome Meckarovski, Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
Roma Business Information Centre (RBIC)
Acronym: RBIC
Organisation title in local language: ?????? ??????? ???????????? ??????
Organisation type: Other
Contact
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone / Fax: +389 2 2656 900
Address: ul.Garsija Lorca no. 15 – Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Zoran Dimov, president of RDIC
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5 List of Acronyms
ACM - Automotive cluster of Macedonia
APERM - Agency for Promotion of Entrepreneurship of the Republic of Macedonia
BAS - Business Advisory Service Programme
BMZ - German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
BSC - Business Start-Up Centre
CARDS - Community Assistance for Reconstruction, Development and Stabilisation
CEI - Central European Initiative
CEI KEP – Central European Initiative Know-how Exchange Programme
CIP - Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme
CIRKO-MES CE - Centre for Research, Development and Continuing Education:
Mechanical Engineering Systems - Centre of Excellence
DFID -Department for International Development (UK)
EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
EC - European Commission
EFB – European Fund for the Balkans
EIB - European Investment Bank
EIIC - European Information and Innovation Centre in Macedonia
EIP - Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme
ESA - Enterprise Support Agency
ETC - Euro-Regional Technological Centre
EU - European Union
FDI – Foreign Direct Investment
FEEIT – Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies
FP7 - 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development
FYR of Macedonia - Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
GIZ - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
GTZ - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit
GTZ TT - GTZ Technology Transfer
ICT - Information and Communications Technologies
ICT-PSP - Information Communication Technologies Policy Support Programme
IEE - Intelligent Energy Europe Programme
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IPA - Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance
ISPA - Pre-Accession Structural Instrument
IT - Information Technolgy
KEP – Know-how Exchange Programme (CEI)
MANU - Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts
MAP - Macedonian Association of Processors
MASIT - Macedonian Association of Information Technology
MCA – Macedonia Competitiveness Activity (USAID)
MCP - Macedonia Competitiveness Project (USAID)
MMF - Macedonian Fashion Formation
MNC – Multi-national companies
MoAFWR - Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Resources
MoE - Ministry of Economy
MoES - Ministry of Education and Science
MoISA - Ministry of Information Society and Administration
MoU - Memorandum of Understanding
MSMEs - Micro, Small and Medium Size Enterprises
NCDIEL - National Centre for Development of Innovation and Entrepreneurial
Learning
NECC - National Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness Council
NGO - Non-governmental Organisation
PHARE - Poland and Hungary: Assistance for Restructuring their Economies
(PHARE) programme
PREDA - Prilep Regional Enterprise Development Agency
OECD - Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
ORF - Open Regional Fund
RBIC - Roma Business Information Centre
RESC - Regional Enterprise Support Centre
RTD - Research and Technological Development
SAPARD - Special Accession Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development
SINTEF - Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research at the Norwegian Institute
of Technology
SMEs - Small and Medium Size Enterprises
SME DCA - Small & Medium Enterprise Development Credit Authority
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S&T – Science and Technology
TAM - TurnAround Management Programme
TAM/BAS - Turn-around Management and Business Advisory Services
TIDZ - Technological Industrial Development Zone
TTA-TK - Textile Trade Association –Cluster of Textile
UKIM - Ss. Cyril and Methodius University
USAID - United States Agency for International Development
WB - Western Balkans
WBIF - Western Balkans Investment Framework
YES - Youth Entrepreneurial Service
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6 List of Authors and Contributors
We would like to acknowledge the input of all contributing persons and organisations
who kindly accepted to provide us with necessary feedback.
We made a huge effort to include the names of all contributing parties. If, for any
reason, you are a contributor and you do not find your name in the list, please send
us a short notification e-mail to [email protected]. We aim to keep the updated
version of the reports online on the homepage WBC-INCO.NET, where we can make
necessary adjustments. Contributing persons and organisations are listed in
alphabetical order.
Elke Dall, Centre for Social Innovation, Vienna (Austria)
Dirk Johann, Centre for Social Innovation, Vienna (Austria)
Christina Miariti, South-East European Research Centre (Greece)
Ljupka Mitrinovska (FYR of Macedonia)
Igor Nikoloski (FYR of Macedonia)
Radmil Polenakovik (FYR of Macedonia)
Anna Maria Schober, Centre for Social Innovation, Vienna (Austria)
Gabriela Thomasova, Centre for Social Innovation, Vienna (Austria)
Nikolina Trajkoska (FYR of Macedonia)
APPRM
BIPOM-M
BSC Bitola
Centre for Applied Research and Permanent Education in Agriculture – CIPOZ
EIICM
Foundation M.I.R.
Macedonia Innovation Centre
Macedonian cluster for Fashion and Design /MMF
National Centre for Development of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Learning
Strumica incubator
TAM Macedonia
Technology Transfer Office - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information
Technologies, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University
Textile Cluster: Textile Trade Association - Cluster of Textile (TTA-TK)
UKIM-BSC
Wine Cluster / Tikvesh Wine Route
YES Incubator / YES Foundation
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Report was published
in the frame of an FP7 funded project
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Report published by:
Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI)
Linke Wienzeile 246
1150 Wien, Austria
Web: http://www.zsi.at
doc_859870468.pdf
Innovation is understood as activities resulting in the successful implementation of creative ideas that result in the improvement of technology, services, goods, etc.
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Project number: PL 212029
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 4
2 KEY FUNDING ORGANISATIONS AND INSTRUMENTS................................................... 6
2.1 KEY NATIONAL MINISTRIES............................................................................................ 6
MINISTRY OF ECONOMY (MOE), DEPARTMENT FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND COMPETITIVENESS OF
SMES.................................................................................................................................................... 6
MINISTRY OF ECONOMY (MOE), DEPARTMENT FOR INDUSTRIAL POLICY............................................ 8
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE (MOES), DEPARTMENT FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGICAL-TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT.............................................................................. 9
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SOCIETY AND ADMINISTRATION (MOISA) ............................................ 10
2.2 KEY NATIONAL AGENCIES............................................................................................. 12
AGENCY FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT IN AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (IPARD) ............. 12
AGENCY FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENTS AND EXPORT PROMOTION OF THE FORMER YUGOSLAVIAN
REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA.................................................................................................................. 12
AGENCY FOR PROMOTION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP OF THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA (APERM)...... 13
2.3 KEY PROGRAMMES AND INSTRUMENTS................................................................... 15
CENTRAL EUROPEAN INITIATIVE KNOW-HOW EXCHANGE PROGRAMME (CEI KEP) ......................... 15
COMPETITIVENESS AND INNOVATION FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (CIP) ............................................ 16
EUROPEAN FUND FOR THE BALKANS (EFB) ....................................................................................... 17
INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE (IPA)....................................................................... 18
OPEN REGIONAL FUND FOR FOREIGN TRADE PROMOTION IN SOUTH-EAST EUROPE (ORF)............... 18
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROJECT, GIZ (GERMAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION PROGRAM) ....... 19
TURNAROUND MANAGEMENT (TAM) AND BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES (BAS) PROGRAMME IN
FYR OF MACEDONIA.......................................................................................................................... 20
USAID MACEDONIA .......................................................................................................................... 22
WESTERN BALKANS INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK (WBIF)................................................................... 26
7TH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT (FP7) .......... 27
3 KEY INNOVATION INFRASTRUCTURES........................................................................... 28
3.1 TECHNOLOGY/INNOVATION CENTRES (TICS)......................................................... 28
CENTRE FOR APPLIED RESEARCH AND PERMANENT EDUCATION IN AGRICULTURE (CIPOZ), FACULTY
OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SCIENCES, SKOPJE ................................................................................ 28
CENTRE FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SYSTEMS - CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE (CIRKO-MES CE) ................................................................... 29
CENTRE OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AT THE FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (FEEIT), SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS UNIVERSITY, SKOPJE ................ 30
EUROPEAN INFORMATION AND INNOVATION CENTRE IN FYR OF MACEDONIA (EIICM) ................... 30
MACEDONIA INNOVATION CENTRE – INNOVATION TO BUSINESS ....................................................... 32
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL LEARNING
(NCDIEL) .......................................................................................................................................... 33
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CENTRE FOR CHEMICAL AND TEXTILE ENGINEERING AT THE FACULTY OF
TECHNOLOGY AND METALLURGY, SS.CYRIL AND METHODIUS UNIVERSITY, SKOPJE........................ 35
3.2 CLUSTERS............................................................................................................................. 35
AUTOMOTIVE CLUSTER OF MACEDONIA (ACM) ................................................................................ 36
CLUSTER CANDIES INDUSTRY (KKP) ................................................................................................. 36
CLUSTER FOR AGRICULTURE MECHANIZATION (BIPOM-M) ............................................................. 37
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CLUSTER FOR FASHION AND DESIGN, MACEDONIAN FASHION FORMATION (MMF-KMD)................ 37
CLUSTER FOR HONEY- DZG “ESNAFI” ............................................................................................... 38
CLUSTER FOR PROCESSING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, MACEDONIAN ASSOCIATION OF PROCESSORS
(MAP-KPZO) .................................................................................................................................... 39
CLUSTER FOR TOURISM IN THE OSOGOVO CROSS BORDER REGION, KRIVA PLANAKA....................... 39
CLUSTER FOR WINE, FOUNDATION - TIKVESH WINE PATH.................................................................. 40
CLUSTER FOR WOOD (KDI) ................................................................................................................ 41
CLUSTER INITIATIVE FOR SNAIL FARMING - AGROHELIX................................................................... 41
IT CLUSTER, MACEDONIAN ASSOCIATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (MASIT)....................... 42
IT CLUSTER YES4 BIZ....................................................................................................................... 42
TEXTILE CLUSTER, TEXTILE TRADE ASSOCIATION (TTA-TK) ........................................................... 43
3.3 TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE PARKS.......................................................................... 44
GDA DIGITAL MEDIA PARK (FX3X) ................................................................................................... 44
SEAVUS EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE ........................................................................ 45
TECHNOLOGICAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONES: SKOPJE 1, SKOPJE 2, STIP AND TETOVO (TIRZ)
........................................................................................................................................................... 45
3.4 BUSINESS START-UP CENTRES/ TECHNOLOGY INCUBATORS ........................... 46
AGRICULTURE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - STRUMICA.......................................................... 46
BUSINESS START-UP CENTRE BITOLA (BSC BITOLA) ........................................................................ 47
SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS UNIVERSITY BUSINESS START-UP CENTRE (UKIM-BSC) ..................... 48
YES INCUBATOR – YOUTH ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICE (YES) FOUNDATION .................................. 49
3.5 OTHER RELATED ORGANISATIONS ............................................................................ 51
CENTRE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT (CEED) ..................................... 51
ENTERPRISE SUPPORT AGENCY (ESA) ............................................................................................... 52
FOUNDATION FOR MANAGEMENT AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (FOUNDATION M.I.R.) ..................... 53
MACEDONIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES AND ARTS (MANU).............................................................. 54
MACEDONIAN BANK FOR DEVELOPMENT PROMOTION (MBDP) ........................................................ 55
MACEDONIAN ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (MRFP) .................................................... 55
NATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND COMPETITIVENESS COUNCIL (NECC) ...................................... 56
PELAGONIJA REGION ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (PREDA) .............................................. 57
REGIONAL ENTERPRISE SUPPORT CENTRE (FOUNDATION FOR SME DEVELOPMENT) ........................ 58
ROMA BUSINESS INFORMATION CENTRE (RBIC) ............................................................................... 60
4 LIST OF REFERENCES............................................................................................................ 61
5 LIST OF ACRONYMS ............................................................................................................... 65
6 LIST OF AUTHORS AND CONTRIBUTORS ........................................................................ 68
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1 Introduction
Innovation is understood as activities resulting in the successful implementation of
creative ideas that result in the improvement of technology, services, goods, etc. with
a positive impact on a society.
Since innovation is also considered a key driver of the economy, especially when it
leads to a competitive advantage or increasing productivity, innovation policy is being
shaped at the national level. Research institutions are considered as main carriers of
innovation activity while private sector takes over the implementation and
commercialisation of the innovative ideas in the form of products.
These are the main actors that form the innovation system of the country. In line with
this, framework conditions regulating the complex relations between these actors are
essential to build an innovation-friendly environment and foster innovation
infrastructure in the country.
The main objective of this report is to add to common understanding of the national
innovation system in FYR of Macedonia
1
and to map the innovation infrastructure
and stakeholders in FYR of Macedonia. Thus, the report aims to facilitate the
identification of potential partner organisations for STI co-operations from the
country.
To this end, the report identifies innovation-related government institutions,
programmes as well as innovation infrastructures such as Technology and Innovation
Centres, Clusters, Technology and Science Parks, Business Start-up centres,
Technology Incubators and other related organisations.
This report is based on a previous report of the FP6 project SEE-SCIENCE.EU
produced in 2008 and work carried out in the frame of the FP7 project WBC-
INCO.NET. The Centre for Social Innovation carried out desk research in
February/March 2011 which was updated by expert input from local project partners
(relevant ministries and agencies). Furthermore, the organisations mapped in the first
phase have been invited by e-mail to verify the information in the report. Finally, local
experts have been involved in completing and categorizing the information collected
in the report.
Currently, there is no report or directory that presents an up-to-date and
comprehensive status quo of innovation institutions and programmes in the Western
Balkan Countries (WBC).
With this series of reports devoted to the innovation infrastructures in WBC, we aim
to bridge this gap. The published country reports cover innovation systems of
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Kosovo (under
1
Please note that while it is the Project convention to use the full name of FYR of Macedonia in all
documents, we have respected and kept original names of the institutions and programmes as they
were.
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UNSCR 1244), Montenegro and Serbia. In order to ensure coherence of the series,
all of the reports follow the same structure and objectives.
The report at hand – which covers FYR of Macedonia, in conformity with other
reports from the series, maps the state of affairs in June 2011 and will be published
on the homepage WBC-INCO.NET and widely disseminated to our 29 project
partners, the Steering Platform on Research for Western Balkan countries, EU
institutions, PRO INNO Europe, ClusterCollaboration.eu, European Cluster
Observatory and TCI Network. The final report can be freely disseminated to any
other party that might find it useful.
WBC-INCO.NET, an FP7 funded project running from 2008 to 2013 with a total of
29 project partners, aims at the enhancement of the integration of
Western Balkan Countries in the European Research Area (ERA).
Its core objectives are to support the bi-regional dialogue on
science and technology (S&T), to identify RTDI cooperation potentials and priorities
for take-up in FP and other EU programmes, to enhance participation of WB
researchers in EU projects, to analyse innovation needs and barriers in the WBC, to
exchange information and best practices on innovation policies and to establish
closer cooperation between research and innovation. WBC-INCO.NET is being
coordinated by the Centre for Social Innovation.
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2 Key Funding Organisations and Instruments
For a successful innovation policy, effective strategies, action plans, instruments and
approaches are needed. National governments bear the responsibility for the
development and implementation of these measures. Therefore, it is necessary to
study the national framework in order to receive a detailed overview of the innovation
system of FYR of Macedonia and identify best practices.
National and international donors and institutions are aware of the significance of
innovation for competitiveness and development of national economies. Therefore,
different key programmes and instruments have been created to support activities
initiating and fostering innovation and development.
2.1 Key National Ministries
The following ministries are actively involved in the formulation and promotion of the
national innovation policy.
Ministry of Economy (MoE), Department for
Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness of SMEs
Acronym: MoE
Organisation title in local language: ???????????? ?? ?????????, ?????? ??
??????????????? ? ????????????? ?? ???? ? ?????? ????????????? (???)
Organisation type: Government/Ministry
The department for entrepreneurship and competitiveness of SMEs defines support
to SMEs in several documents which set the framework for the development of the
SMEs sector:
• The National Strategy for development of small and medium enterprises 2002 –
20132;
• Programme for Improvement of Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness of the
Small and Medium Enterprises3;
• National reports for the Small Business Act (previously - European Charter for
Small Enterprises).
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The vision of the SME strategy to be achieved by end 2013, therefore, is to contribute to an overall
increase of employment in the SME sector and to the GDP
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Based on these multiannual programmes for SME Support the annual programmes for the Agency for
Promotion of Entrepreneurship and the Department for Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness of SMEs
are prepared.
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Aiming at the support of entrepreneurship, competitiveness and innovation of SMEs,
the main tasks of this department include the preparation and implementation of
corresponding strategic policy documents, annual work plans, programmes and
projects; the collaboration with authorities, regional development agencies and EU
bodies; and the cooperation with foreign donors, domestic and international
information networks. Apart from the policy drafting role, this department also
participates in the implementation of the annual programmes for support of
entrepreneurship, competitiveness and innovation of SMEs.
During 2010, the Ministry of Economy, through its department for Entrepreneurship
and Competitiveness of SMEs, implemented the European Innovation Scoreboard, a
pioneer research in the area of innovation in FYR of Macedonia. The department was
also in charge for the introduction of a craft strategy.
There is a yearly program (open call competition) that financially supports business
start-up centres and business incubators.
The department is also involved in the preparation of innovation policy (2012-2020) in
cooperation with OECD.
Contact
Website: www.economy.gov.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3093 408
Fax: +389 2 3084 472
Address: Jurij Gagarin 15, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact persons:
Imerali Baftijari, Head of Department
Phone: +389 2 3093 525
E-mail: [email protected]
Susanna Arsova-Kostadinova, Assistant Head of Department
Phone: +389 2 3093 445
E-mail: [email protected]
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Ministry of Economy (MoE), Department for Industrial
Policy
Acronym: MoE
Organisation title in local language: ???????????? ?? ?????????, ?????? ??
??????????? ????????
Organisation type: Government/Ministry
The Ministry of Economy of the FYR of Macedonia is the responsible institution for
creating and implementing documents and programs regarding: Economic policy,
Industrial policy, SME competitiveness and innovation enhancement. The drafting of
an “Innovation Policy for the Republic 2012-2020” is foreseen in the work programme
2011 of the MoE. This document will be generated with the technical assistance of
the OECD and will contain insights about conditions and needs in the field of
innovation as well as measures and recommendations for its promotion. The
government of the FYR of Macedonia pursues also an active cluster policy. In
January 2010, a Programme for the development and support of cluster association
in the FYR of Macedonia was adopted. Its main objectives were to prepare a guide
for clusters, conduct awareness-raising seminars for clustering and provide support
for projects of cluster association.
There are few departments within the MoE that are dealing with innovation in
different segments. The department for Industrial Policy is responsible for the
creation and follow-up of the implementation of the Industrial Policy of the FYR of
Macedonia. This strategic document was adopted by the Government in June 2009,
as a proactive and integrated document. There are defined five areas of intervention:
applied research and development and innovation, international cooperation and FDI
enhancement, eco friendly technologies, products and services, development of
SMEs and entrepreneurship, cooperation of clusters and networks. A detailed
implementation plan will be created to allow for a successful implementation and
coordination of industrial policy. Due to the fact that many competences are within
different ministries and institutions, significant coordination and cooperation is
necessary. Recently, the Ministerial Committee for Competitiveness and Inter-
ministerial expert group that was created with USAID support in 2005, was
reorganised.
The Industry policy department worked with the department for Entrepreneurship and
Competitiveness of SMEs jointly to create the Innovation Score Board
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and define
the further detailed implementation schedule related to all areas of intervention within
the Industrial Policy including Innovation enhancement. It is envisaged to involve
many other development stakeholders in these activities for further dialogue and
consultation.
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Note also that date for FYR of Macedonia was included for the first time in 2010 report of European
Innovation Scoreboard (from now with new name - Innovation Union Scoreboard):
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There is a yearly programme (open call competition) that financially supports
clusters.
In January 2011, the MoE issued an open call to financially support enterprises with
activities related to Industrial Policy topics and activities:
• Strengthening capacities and development and implementation of projects for
introducing competitive products,
• New market development,
• Technological development,
• Trainings for eco-production
• Employment of young researchers,
• Commercialisation of patented innovations.
Contact
Website: www.economy.gov.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3093 408
Fax: +389 2 3084 472
Address: Jurij Gagarin 15, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact persons:
Kiro Spandzhev, Assistant Head of Department of Industrial Policy
Phone: +389 2 3093 512
E-mail: [email protected]
Jasmina Majstoroska, Advisor at the Industrial Policy Unit
Phone: +389 2 3093 492
E-mail: [email protected]
Ministry of Education and Science (MoES),
Department for the Advancement of Science and
Technological-Technical Development
Acronym: MON-MK
Organisation title in local language: ???????????? ?? ??????????? ? ?????, ??????
?? ???????????? ?? ??????? ? ????????-???????????? ??????
Organisation type: Government/Ministry
The Ministry of Education and Science has responsibility for strategy formulation and
planning in the field of science and technology, it manages project development, it
takes responsibility for the legislative aspect of science and technology, technological
development and technical culture and organises international scientific cooperation
and bilateral, multilateral and European activities. It supports and encourages the
development of scientific research infrastructure in the FYR of Macedonia (institutes,
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universities and independent research groups), aiding the development of young
researchers and the overall technological development of the country.
In the framework of this responsibility, the Ministry has defined the following priorities
in the development of science, research and technology in the country: Energy,
Transport and Ecology, Chemistry, Materials, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine,
Biotechnology and Food Production, Informative technology, Water resource
management and Earthquake Engineering. FYR of Macedonia maintains scientific
and research cooperation with more than 35 countries. With some of them, FYR of
Macedonia has concluded inter-ministerial protocols, memoranda of understanding
and other forms of official cooperation. It has also established intergovernmental
cooperation in terms of umbrella agreements on educational, cultural and scientific
research cooperation.
There is a yearly program (open call competition) that financially supports enterprises
and researchers to develop new joint products / services such as:
• Technical-technological projects;
• Development projects.
In 2010 there was an open call (60 mill EUR) to equip public research units (R&D
centres, laboratories, etc.).
Contact
Website: www.mon.gov.mk/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3117 896
Fax: +389 2 3118 414
Address: Ul. Mito Hadzivasilev Jasmin bb, 1000 Skopje
Contact persons:
Violeta Atanasovska, Senior Advisor, FP7 Coordinator
Phone: +389 2 3140 186
E-mail: [email protected]
Marina Nikolovska, Health and JRC NCP
E-mail: [email protected]
Ministry of Information Society and Administration
(MoISA)
Acronym: MoISA
Organisation title in local language: ???????????? ?? ???????????? ????????? ?
??????????????
Organisation type: Government/Ministry
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The Ministry of Information Society and Administration is the basic authorized
institution for coordinating activities for the development of the information society
and measures which derived from the strategies:
- National strategy for developing the information society and action plan
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:
The basic challenge in the strategy is to define the economic, social and political
vision of the society based on knowledge, through the development and application
of ICT in all living aspects, creating modern and efficient citizen and business
services.
- National strategy for developing electronic communications with information
technologies
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:
The basic challenge of the strategy is to enable the aggressive implementation and
massive, efficient utilization of electronic communications and information
technologies, which will assist the involvement of FYR of Macedonia in the global net
economy and the achievement of leap frogging in the economy.
The main projects of this ministry which may impact the innovation in the business
sector are:
• E-Infrastructure (http://www.mio.gov.mk/?q=taxonomy/term/5);
• ?-Government (http://www.mio.gov.mk/?q=taxonomy/term/6);
• ?-Business (http://www.mio.gov.mk/?q=taxonomy/term/7);
• ?-Education (http://www.mio.gov.mk/?q=taxonomy/term/9);
• ?-Citizens (http://www.mio.gov.mk/?q=taxonomy/term/10).
Contact
Website: www.mio.gov.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3200 870
Fax: +389 2 3221 883
Address: Mito Hadzi-Vasilev Jasmin bb, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Ivo Ivanovski, Minister
E-mail: [email protected]
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http://www.mio.gov.mk/files/pdf/na_angliski/Strategija_i_akcionen_plan.pdf
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2.2 Key National Agencies
The following national agencies are active in the field of innovation policy.
Agency for Financial Support in Agriculture and Rural
Development (IPARD)
Acronym: IPARD
Organisation title in local language: ???????????? ?? ????????????, ????????? ?
??????????????, ?????????? ?? ?????????? ???????? ?? ?????????????? ?
????????? ??????
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
This Agency is responsible for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No
1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 for establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession
Assistance (IPA) for the period 2007-2013. It is a National body accountable for the
utilisation and monitoring of the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance for
Agriculture and Rural Development (IPARD). This Agency has been established
under the umbrella of Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Resources
(MoAFWR),
Contact
Website: www.ipard.gov.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3109 809
Fax: +389 2 3110 887
Address: Belasica 2 (Skopje Fair business building), 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Toni Dimovski, Managing Director
E-mail: [email protected]
Agency for Foreign Investments and Export
Promotion of the Former Yugoslavian Republic of
Macedonia
Acronym: InvestMacedonia
Organisation title in local language: ???????? ?? ???????? ?????????? ??
????????? ??????????
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
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Invest Macedonia is the primary government institution supporting foreign investment
in the FYR of Macedonia. The agency’s main goal is to win new investment projects
into FYR of Macedonia and to support the expansion of the existing base of overseas
companies in the country.
The Agency assists investors in every way it can help to objectively evaluate FYR of
Macedonia as a location for investment projects. The Agency works with investors to
understand their objectives and arrange an appropriate itinerary for them to visit the
country in order to address all of the issues that are important to them for the
success of their project. If investors decide to locate in FYR of Macedonia, the
Agency works on their behalf with national and local governmental authorities to
expedite approvals and, where necessary, to enable a fast start-up of their
operations. Should investors wish to partner with a local company, the Agency helps
them to find suitable partners within the country with which they can open an
exploratory dialogue. As the company’s operation grow, the Agency continues to
work closely with investors to understand their requirements to grow faster and work
to ensure that FYR of Macedonia fulfils their business needs to facilitate that growth.
Contact
Website: www.investinmacedonia.com/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3100 111
Fax: +389 2 3122 098
Address: Nikola Vapcarov 7, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Viktor Mizo, Director
E-Mail: [email protected]
Agency for Promotion of Entrepreneurship of the
Republic of Macedonia (APERM)
Acronym: APERM
Organisation title in local language: ???????? ?? ???????? ?? ?????????????????
?? ????????? ??????????
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
The state institution “Agency for Promotion of Entrepreneurship of the Republic of
Macedonia” (APERM) was established in 2003 in order to support entrepreneurship
and competitiveness of small businesses in FYR of Macedonia. To this end, APERM
implements and coordinates state and international support for micro, small and
middle businesses and promotes entrepreneurship through various forms of financial
and non-financial support. Furthermore, its mission encompasses the creation of
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favourable economic environment, legislation and institutional infrastructure for
support and development of entrepreneurship and competitiveness in SMEs.
The Agency implements its activities in cooperation with regional centres:
foundations for the development of SMEs (in Veles, Skopje, Kumanovo, Bitola and
Strumica); enterprise support agencies (in Tetovo, Gostivar and Ohrid); Prilep
Regional Enterprise Development Agency (PREDA); Roma Business Centre in
Skopje; two business incubators in Skopje, and Strumica; four Centres for
Technological Transfer at the Mechanical Faculty, Agricultural Faculty in Skopje, as
well as the Technical Faculty in Bitola; Ss.. Cyril and Methodius University Business
Start-Up Centre in Skopje, Business Start up Centre Incubator in Bitola, and National
Centre for Development of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Learning.
APERM operates an innovation voucher scheme which is aimed at SMEs interested
in taking up innovative projects. The purpose of the ‘innovation vouchers’ is to boost
the knowledge capacity of SMEs by building links between knowledge providers and
SMEs. The specific objectives of the scheme are to enable SMEs to buy knowledge
and strategic consultancy from research institutions; and to increase the demand-
orientation of the [public] knowledge institutions. An open call was published for
organisations for business support of entrepreneurship in 2011.
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Contact
Website: www.apprm.gov.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3120 132
Fax: +389 2 3135 494
Address: Nikola Vapcarov 7, P.O.Box 657, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Vahida Redzepagic, Managing Director
Phone: +389 75 214 404
E-mail: [email protected]
Nikola Tanevski , IT Expert
Phone +389 75 204 438
E-mail: [email protected]
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2.3 Key Programmes and Instruments
National and international donors and institutions are aware of the significance of
innovation for competitiveness and development of national economies. Therefore,
different key programmes and instruments have been created to support activities
initiating and fostering innovation and development.
Central European Initiative Know-how Exchange
Programme (CEI KEP)
Acronym: CEI KEP
Organisation type: Programme (Other)
Created in 2004, the Know-how Exchange Programme (KEP) of the Central
European Initiative (CEI) is a grant facility supporting the transfer of best practice and
transformation experience from CEI EU to non-EU Member States. The CEI member
states are currently: Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, FYR of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland,
Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine.
In order to achieve the following objectives, KEP finances capacity building and
technical assistance in its non-EU member countries carried out by experts from the
CEI EU member states. It aims to:
• Strengthen the economic and social advancement of the CEI non-EU Member
States;
• Help the recent EU members in their transformation from recipients to donors
(emerging donors) of development assistance;
• Promote principles of foreign development aid and support international
collaboration among institutions in CEI member countries.
Projects supported under the KEP shall have an economic background, covering
economic transition or institution building and shall be carried out by using
combinations of know-how transfer tools (e.g. study tours, secondment of staff, peer
reviews, preparation of manuals, etc.) which promise effective transfer of given know-
how and its successful implementation by the recipient institution. The projects have
to contribute to one of the priority areas: 1) European Integration, Capacity Building
and Market Economy; 2) Infrastructure Planning and Development; 3) Agriculture,
Energy and Environment. The programme is open to all public and private sector
bodies, international and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) registered in CEI
member states.
Contact
Website: www.ceinet.org/KEP
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Contact Persons:
Sasko Todorovski, MFA Macedonia, CEI National Coordinator
Dame Gruev 4 // Skopje
Phone: +389 2 3110 333
Fax: +389 2 3115 790
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.mfa.gov.mk/
Draganco Apostolovski, MFA Macedonia, CEI Desk Officer
Phone: +389 2 3 110 333209
Fax +389 2 3115 790
Email: [email protected]
Competitiveness and Innovation Framework
Programme (CIP)
Acronym: CIP
Organisation type: Programme (CIP)
The EU’s Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) aims to
encourage the competitiveness of European enterprises. With small and medium-
sized enterprises (SMEs) as its main target, CIP supports innovation activities
(including eco-innovation), provides better access to finance and delivers business
support services in the regions. It encourages a better take-up and use of ICT and
helps to develop the information society. It also promotes the increased use of
renewable energies and energy efficiency. The CIP runs from 2007 to 2013 with an
overall budget of € 3.6 billion.
The CIP is divided into three operational programmes.
• The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (EIP);
• The Information Communication Technologies Policy Support Programme (ICT-
PSP);
• The Intelligent Energy Europe Programme (IEE).
The FYR of Macedonia signed an agreement with the EC to participate in the CIP’s
Component 1 in 2007 as one of the first non-EU/EEA countries (together with
Croatia). Therefore, Macedonian SMEs are eligible to apply for funding from the
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (EIP).
Contact
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme
Website: ec.europa.eu/cip/
E-mail: [email protected]
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Postal address: European Commission, Enterprise & Industry Directorate General, B-
1049 Brussels Belgium
ICT Policy Support Programme
Website: ec.europa.eu/cip/
E-mail: [email protected]
Address: European Commission, Information Society and Media Directorate General,
B-1049 Brussels Belgium
Intelligent Energy-Europe Programme
Website: ec.europa.eu/energy/intelligent/contact/index_en.htm
E-mail: [email protected]
Address: Covent Garden Building, Place Rogier 16, 1210 Brussels, Belgium
European Fund for the Balkans (EFB)
Acronym: EFB
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
Established in June 2007, the European Fund for the Balkans is a multi-year joint
initiative composed of European foundations as the Robert Bosch Stiftung, The King
Baudouin Foundation, the Compagnia di San Paolo and the ERSTE Foundation.
Bringing the Western Balkans (WB) closer to the European Union is the main
purpose of this fund. To this end, it supports and undertakes initiatives through grant-
making and operational programmes focusing on individual and collaborative
research and policy development projects was well as media outreach initiatives from
the WB region. In particular, EFB concentrates on:
• Encouraging broader and stronger commitment to the European integration of the
Western Balkan countries and societies;
• Strengthening the efforts undertaken by a range of stakeholders in this process
with a view also to developing effective policies and practices in the region and in
the EU;
• Supporting the process of member-state building as envisaged by the
International Commission on the Balkans, in particular by building constituencies
in the societies of Southeast Europe who will be offered an opportunity to
experience and learn about Europe
Contact
Website: www.balkanfund.org/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +381 11 3033 662
Address: Resavska 35, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Contact Person:
Hedvig Morvai-Horvat, Executive Director
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Phone: +381 638 699 923
E-mail: [email protected]
Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA)
Acronym: IPA
Organisation type: Programme (EU)
The Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) is the key tool of the European
Commission’s pre-accession assistance strategy. This Instrument is replacing the
former pre-accession instruments: PHARE, ISPA, SAPARD and CARDS. IPA will
help transition countries meet the Accession Criteria (fulfil the political, economic and
acquis-related criteria for membership, building up their administrative and judicial
capacity) and prepare for the programming, management and implementation of EU
Cohesion, Structural and Rural Development Funds after accession. IPA is designed
with five components to provide for targeted and effective assistance for each
country according to its needs and evolution. These five components are: transition
assistance and institution building; cross-border cooperation; regional development;
human resources development; and rural development. Having obtained the status of
a candidate country, FYR of Macedonia is eligible for financial assistance under all
five components.
Contact
Website: ec.europa.eu/enlargement/candidate-
countries/the_former_yugoslav_republic_of_macedonia/financial-
assistance/index_en.htm
Open Regional Fund for Foreign Trade Promotion in
South-East Europe (ORF)
Acronym: ORF
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
The Open Regional Fund (ORF) is financed by the German Federal Ministry for
Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche
Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The project was established in
January 2007 for a period of five years. The aim of the project is to strengthen
competitiveness through multi-country cooperation among companies and institutions
in the region and marketing of South East Europe as an economic area on the
international stage. Eligible countries are Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia,
FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and “Kosovo (UN Res 1244)”.
The ORF is currently financing eight projects in various sectors with a term of
approximately two years each and the participation of at least several countries per
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project. The projects financed by the ORF are generally initiated by stakeholders
from Western Balkan countries such as national ministries, private sector
associations, chambers of commerce and industry, sectoral clusters, or exporting
businesses themselves. Focusing on sectors with export potentials, projects are
implemented in the garment industry along with fashion design, the automotive
supply and the IT sector, tourism, agricultural trade and the regional export
consultancy market. To thrive on international markets, the relatively small national
sectors regionalize their marketing as well as distribution structures in order to
achieve synergy effects for the participating companies.
Other ORF projects provide businesses and institutions with advisory services and
training for them to comply with quality standards or EU regulations. In one example
from the IT sector, an ORF project provides software companies from South-East
Europe with training and advisory services to meet international software standards
(ITMark, CMMI). These certificates are a key prerequisite for potential customers in
the EU or the United States to view these companies as possible contractors.
Contact
Website: www.gtz.de/en/praxis/25459.htm; http://www.gtz.de/en/weltweit/europa-
kaukasus-zentralasien/25472.htm
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone +49 6196 790
Fax +49 6196 79 1115
Address: Postfach 5180, 65726 Eschborn, Germany
Contact Persons:
Peter Bonin
E-mail: [email protected]
Britta Margraf
E-mail: [email protected]
Technology Transfer Project, GIZ (German
International Cooperation Program)
Acronym: GTZ TT / GIZ
Organisation type: Programme (Other)
The GTZ (former name for the GIZ) project Technology Transfer is a special
programme encouraging technology transfer with the creation of a network of
specialist agencies, a technology park and facilitated links between SME’s and the
country’s universities (and with German universities) to support innovation
development and technology transfer.
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The main objective of this project in FYR of Macedonia is to support the government
in creating conditions for effective technology transfer. To this end, GTZ TT helped
with the establishment of three centres for technology transfer whose main task is to
encourage innovative activities and application of research results in practice.
In February 2011, the Minister of Local Self-Government and GIZ country director
signed an agreement on implementing the second phase of Regional Economic
Development Project, for drafting the legislation, capacity building of the Ministry of
Local Self-Government and the Regional Development Bureau, and setting up the
Centres for development of the planning regions, it will include administrative
capacity for attracting investments, implementing European projects and establishing
partnership between governmental institutions, the civic and business sector.
Contact
GIZ Coordination office Macedonia
Website: www.gtz.de/en/weltweit/europa-kaukasus-zentralasien/658.htm
Phone: +389 2 3103 560
Fax: +389 2 3103 570
Address: Antonie Grubisic 5, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Ulrike Gantzer-Sommer, Country Director
Email: [email protected]
GTZ Technology Transfer Macedonia
Website: www.gtztechno.com.mk
Address: Guslarot Apostle 40, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Sonja Andonova, Project coordinator
Phone: +389 2 296 825
E-mail: [email protected]
TurnAround Management (TAM) and Business
Advisory Services (BAS) Programme in FYR of
Macedonia
Acronym: TAM / BAS
Organisation type: Programme (Other)
The TurnAround Management (TAM) and Business Advisory Services (BAS)
Programme of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are
complementary technical assistance programmes that combine direct assistance at
the enterprise level to viable micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)
across a broad range of industry sectors.
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TAM Programme
The TAM Programme aims at building strong, competent enterprise management
and restructuring through the transfer of international best practice in small and
medium sized enterprises. These managerial and structural changes within SMEs
should be achieved through training activities and the provision of international
advisers in TAM projects lasting usually 18 months. Since inception in 1998, TAM
has undertaken almost 40 projects in FYR of Macedonia covering various industry
sectors such as Fabricated Metal Product or Food Manufacturing (European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development 2009: 3).
BAS Programme
The BAS Programme works directly with individual SMEs, providing specific and
practical business advice. At the same time, BAS builds local/national consultancy
capacity to serve enterprise needs. Typical BAS projects are short-term projects with
a rapid payback, such as upgrading management/financial IT systems, market
research, introducing quality systems and human resource management techniques,
etc. Since its start of operation in FYR of Macedonia in 2002, BAS has undertaken
more than 390 projects in FYR of Macedonia (European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development 2009: 3).
Furthermore, EBRD supports FYR of Macedonia by giving loans to Macedonian
banks such as the Export and Credit Bank or the Sparkasse Bank Macedonia for
lending to local businesses and SMEs undertaking investments to improve their
competitiveness.
Contact
BAS Programme
Website: www.ebrd.com/pages/workingwithus/tambas/where/macedonia.shtml
Phone: +389 2 3296 867
Fax: +389 2 3296 868
Address: Illindenska 47/1, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Jovan Gavrilovski, National Programme Director
E-mail: [email protected]
TAM Programme
Website: www.ebrd/tambas
Address: TurnAround Management Programme in FYR Macedonia, European Bank
for Reconstruction and Development, One Exchange Square, London EC2A 2JN, UK
Contact Person:
Maja Anteska, Local Manager
Phone: +389 70 330 555
E-mail: [email protected]
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USAID Macedonia
Acronym: USAID
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
USAID, the U.S. Agency for International Development, has been active in FYR of
Macedonia since 1993. Supporting FYR of Macedonia’s transition to a stable and
prosperous democracy, USAID focuses on four sectors: economic growth;
democracy and local governance; education and cross cutting activities. Its efforts
under the first branch are focused on the generation and enhancement of sustainable
economic growth, the transformation of targeted industry sectors (ICT, textile, etc.),
the improvement of access to finance for companies and the increase of their
competitiveness and productivity through workforce development, innovation and
infrastructure. To this end, USAID conducts several projects such as:
Macedonia Competitiveness Project (MCP) (2007-2012)
This project’s objectives are the improvement of FYR of Macedonia’s economy and
competitiveness, the generation of employment and sustained economic growth
through stimulation of new exports and investment, access to finance, market linkage
with international companies, workforce development, and systemic improvements in
the ability of Macedonian companies and sectors to respond to market demands.
These activities are structured on vertical and horizontal levels. Vertical component
activities include the creation of new businesses and investment , and enable
Macedonian companies and supply chains to better compete within a given industry
or market. Vertical Components include: Apparel, Light manufacturing and
Information and Communication technology (ICT) Horizontal or cross-cutting
component activities benefit multiple sectors and try to make FYR of Macedonia a
more competitive place to do business. Horizontal Components include: Access to
finance, Workforce development and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
Small & Medium Enterprise Development Credit Authority (SME DCA) (2007-
2014)
The SME Development Credit Authority facility provides access to working and
investment capital for companies that want to expand their operations or market
opportunities.
The USAID Competitiveness Project works with the SME DCA facility to improve
access to capital, which is a major obstacle to the growth of private sector SMEs in
FYR of Macedonia. The DCA targets SMEs in sectors identified by the
Competitiveness Project.
Export-led growth is constrained by banks’ misperceptions about the risks associated
with lending to SMEs and the resulting over-collateralization requirements they
impose in order to minimize their risk. With this DCA, USAID is mobilizing private
financing for targeted industries that receive technical assistance. The short-term
result is increased SME competitiveness and value-added exports. The longer-term
results will help establish SMEs’ creditworthiness and demonstrate to the local
market the financial viability of targeted industry supply chains. To date, both
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financial institutions have issued over 40 loans/leasing to 35 companies in various
sectors, for a total amount of over $2,000,000. These loans have helped generate
over 70 new jobs and exports of over $100,000.
The objective of the project is to improve the business environment to increase
domestic investment, attract more foreign direct investment and promote increased
export if Macedonian products.
Expected Results/Impact:
• The capacity and coordination of the Government of FYR of Macedonia (GOM)
related to increasing domestic investment and attracting more foreign investment
under the framework of the GOM’s new Industrial Policy will be improved;
• A comprehensive and effective export promotion strategy will be implemented;
• The public procurement capacity will be improved;
• Stronger mechanisms for public-private dialogue will be developed and
institutionalized;
• Laws and processes related to the planning and permitting of construction land
will be streamlined.
USAID Business without Borders Project (2011-2013)
This project aims at accelerating economic growth by facilitating the start-up of new
enterprises as well as the growth and competitiveness of existing MSMEs; creating
jobs and employment opportunities; and improving the regional framework of MSME
development through the activities of BSC-Bitola, its business incubator, and local &
regional partners.
The expected results are the facilitation of start-up and legal registration of 100 new
micro and small enterprises, support and growth of 120 existing MSMEs, and job
placement of 250 individuals in MSMEs in the nine municipalities of the Pelagonia
region plus Ohrid. Development of new set of business development services in
response to business demand is planned and attraction of an increased number of
micro enterprises that will receive and pay for these services. The project will work in
collaboration with other USAID programs, such as the new Youth Employability Skills
Network, the Regional Small Business Development Program (currently under
design), and the Development Credit Authorities to carry out joint initiatives and
thereby have a wider impact in the country.
Creative Business Project (2010-2013)
This project was established to foster the development of the creative industries
sector in FYR of Macedonia through strengthening the “Creative Industries Centre –
Skopje” to extend its business support services to companies; generating productive
employment by working with unemployed, youth, and women to start their own
creative businesses; and through improving the business performance of MSMEs in
this sector to respond to market demands.
This is planned to be achieved through the following:
1. Strengthen the "Creative Industries Centre (CIC) - Skopje" to extend its business
support services to companies;
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2. Generate productive employment by working with unemployed, youth and women
to start their own creative businesses; and
3. Improve the business performance of micro and small enterprises in the creative
industries sector to respond successfully to market demands.
USAID’s GDA Digital Media Park (2006-open end)
The objective of this project was the creation of the first technology park in FYR of
Macedonia - focused on the Digital Media Industry, with the participation of around
20 companies. The Digital Media Park is bringing together a number of smaller
production services companies and through joint infrastructure and collaboration
allows for a significant growth of the whole production sector. It also changes the
focus of the industry towards exports.
GDA Digital Media Park (fx3x) currently employs 75 people (out of which 65 are
artists). The 45000-square feet easily expandable facility was finished in the second
half of 2008. The park infrastructure was built upon advices and suggestions of some
of the most experienced people in the industry, with security as a priority, with key
card access on different levels, 24 hours on-site security, regular incremental backup
procedures, independent backup power facility wide etc. In addition to that, there is
an own in-house production tracking system which helps to keep the shots on time
and within budget. The Media Park has participated in more than 20 feature films,
such as The Last Airbender, Terminator: Salvation, The Golden Compass, Inkheart,
Vantage Point or The Aviator.
This project is listed as “completed”.
USAID Microenterprise Funding and Learning for Growth Project (2011 - 2016)
The objective of the project is to enhance economic growth and increase job creation
by strengthening microenterprises to maximize their contribution to the national
economy. The core pool of project beneficiaries will consist of 180 different
microenterprises and entrepreneurs from four Macedonian regions. The expected
results/impact are at least 250 jobs created in the assisted microenterprises;
business expansion of 10 firms through equity investment of $800,000; increased
sales by small businesses through expansion into local and regional markets;
increased sharing of information on business management practices among small
business owners through stronger networking.
Contact
Website: macedonia.usaid.gov/en/index.html
Phone: + 389 2 310 2000; + 389 2 310 2314
Fax: + 389 2 310 2463
Address: U.S.Agency for International Development, U.S Embassy, Samoilova 21,
1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Macedonia Competitiveness Project (MCP)
Website: www.mcp.org.mk/
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Contact Person:
Margareta Lipkovska Atanasov, COTR
E-mail: [email protected]
Small & Medium Enterprise Development Credit Authority (SME DCA)
Website: macedonia.usaid.gov/en/sectors/economic/msme_dca.html
Contact Person:
Margareta Lipkovska Atanasov, COTR
E-mail: [email protected]
USAID Business Without Borders Project
Website: http://macedonia.usaid.gov/en/sectors/economic/bsc.html,
www.bscbitola.org
Contact Persons:
Tanja Markovska
E-mail: [email protected]
Rozita Talevska Hristovska, Chief of Party
E-mail: [email protected]
Creative Business Project
Website: http://macedonia.usaid.gov/en/sectors/economic/mata.html
Contact Persons:
Vesna Stevkovska, AOTR
E-mail: [email protected]
Zoran Todorovski, Project Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
USAID’s GDA Digital Media Park
Website: www.fx3x.com
Contact Persons:
Vesna Stevkovska, USAID
E-mail: [email protected]
Kristijan Danilovski, Chief of Party
E-mail: [email protected]
Small & Medium Enterprise Development Credit Authority (SME DCA)
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Contact Persons:
Margareta Lipkovska Atanasov, COTR
E-mail: [email protected]
Marija Tanasoska, NLB Leasing
E-mail: [email protected]
Biljana Trpkoska, UNIBanka
E-mail: [email protected]
USAID Microenterprise Funding and Learning for Growth Project (2011 - 2016)
Website: www.ceed-macedonia.org
Contact Persons:
Cullen Hughes
E-mail: [email protected]
Tanja Markovska
E-mail: [email protected]
Jovan Madjovski, Chief of Party
E-mail: [email protected]
Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF)
Acronym: WBIF
Organisation type: Programme (Other)
The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) was established by the
European Bank for Reconstruction (EBRD) together with the European Commission
(EC), the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Council of European
Development Bank (CEB) in December 2009. The object is to finance priority
projects in the Western Balkans Countries. The programme operates in Albania,
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.
The WBIF has two main objectives: firstly pooling of grants, loans and expertise in
order to prepare financing for priority investment projects; secondly, strengthening
coherence and synergies among donors in order to increase the positive impact and
visibility of investments in the Western Balkan Countries. Projects are selected on the
basis of regional and/or country needs and their consistency with EU accession
priorities.
The primary focus on infrastructure sector (environmental, energy or transport
infrastructures, education, healthcare and other social needs) will be extended to
provide also support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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Contact
Website: www.wbif.eu/
E-mail: [email protected]
7th Framework Programme for Research and
Technological Development (FP7)
Acronym: FP7
Organisation type: Programme (EU)
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) associating the FYR of Macedonia to
FP7 was signed on June 13, 2007 and the provisions of the above association
instruments are applicable from January 1, 2007. FYR of Macedonia can participate
in all calls for proposals and compete on an equal footing with the EU Member States
for research cooperation and support actions funded by FP7. As such, this
agreement is an important part of the process of applying to join the EU, allowing
scientists, universities and companies to create links with their counterparts across
Europe and build up their scientific expertise, including in scientific fields crucial to
implementing the body of EU legislation.
According to the Delegation of the EU to FYR of Macedonia, a special Unit for
coordination of FP 7 and NATO has been established within the Ministry of Education
and Science of FYR of Macedonia with an objective to promote the programme and
train prospective applicants (See www.moe.gov.mk: Sector for science and
technological development).
Contact
Website: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/home_en.html
Address: Ministry of Education and Science, Mito Hadzivasilev Jasmin bb, 1000
Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Violeta Atanasovska, National contact point
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3140 186
Other National Contact Points for different areas to be found at the European
Commission CORDIS Website:
http://cordis.europa.eu/fetch?CALLER=MSS_MK_FP7NCP_EN
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3 Key Innovation Infrastructures
A national system of innovation can be understood as a “network of institutions in the
public and private sectors whose activities and interactions initiate, import, modify
and diffuse new technologies” (Freeman 1987: 1). These institutions ranging from
technology/innovation centres, science and technology parks to clusters, business
start-up centres and incubators constitute a country’s innovation infrastructure. In the
following chapter, the particular elements of the Macedonian innovation system are
presented.
3.1 Technology/Innovation Centres (TICs)
A Technology / Innovation Centre (TIC) is an institution established in order to
facilitate technology transfer as well as to promote research uptake and innovation by
linking researchers and universities with SMEs. TICs enable the industry to exploit
new and emerging technologies by providing linkages between research and SMEs.
Centre for Applied Research and Permanent
Education in Agriculture (CIPOZ), Faculty of
Agriculture and Food Sciences, Skopje
Acronym: CIPOZ
Organisation title in local language: U???? - U????? 3? ????????? H????»????? H
??????????? O?????????? B? 3?????????????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The Centre for Applied Research and Permanent Education in Agriculture was
established in March 2003 as part of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences.
The centre’s goals include the improvement of utilization of the human and
technological resources, widening the activities of the Institutes for Research,
increasing the efficiency of the research process and a more practical education for
students and farmers. To this end, CIPOZ cooperates with both national and foreign
university institutes, non-governmental and government organizations, local and
foreign farmers and food producers.
The Centre’s activities include:
• Technology transfer to SMEs including implementing projects, seminars, trainings
and workshops;
• Research, development and application of new technologies
• Quality control of agricultural products;
• Permanent education of all participants in agriculture through seminars, lectures
and consulting;
• Production and processing of agricultural productions;
• Consulting services and publishing.
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Contact
Website: www.zf.ukim.edu.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3115 277, +389 2 3115 444
Fax: +389 2 3134 310
Address: Av. Aleksandar Makedonski bb, P.O.Box 297 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Daniela Dimovska
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
Centre for Research, Development and Continuing
Education: Mechanical Engineering Systems - Centre
of Excellence (CIRKO-MES CE)
Acronym: CIRKO-MES CE
Organisation title in local language: UH?KO - U????? ?? ?????»????? ?????? ?
???????????? ??????????? – U????? ?? ?? ????????????? ?? ????????
??»??????? ???????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
In order to remedy deficiencies of the Macedonian manufacturing companies to
integrate advanced engineering technology into the production process, CIRKO-MES
was founded at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FME), Skopje in 2005 with
support of USAID. To achieve this objective, CIRKO-MES provides access to new
technology (3D modelling, 3D printing) and training (CAD, CAM, Solid Works, etc.) to
partner companies in order to enhance their capabilities, increase the quality of their
products and improve their production process. Furthermore, CIRKO-MES gives its
members the opportunity to join a network of Macedonian manufactures enabling
cooperation, coordination and exchange.
Contact
Website: www.cirko-mes.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3099 409
Fax: +389 2 3099 408
Address: CIRKO-MES Centre of Excellence, Mechanical faculty, Karpos II bb, 1000
Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Dr. Zvonimir Kostic, Director
Phone: +389 2 3099 443
E-mail: [email protected]
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Centre of Technology Transfer at the Faculty of
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
(FEEIT), Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje
Acronym: CTT FEEIT
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (FEEIT), University
Ss. Cyril and Methodius, developed a model for offices for international technology
transfer 2002-2004 and established a Centre of Technology Transfer. The Centre’s
main scope of activities is in research activities and technology transfer to interested
companies within FYR of Macedonia, but the Centre is also open for wider
(international) collaboration. Within this centre there are:
• Distance learning centre
• Project management centre
• Engineering mathematics centre
Contact
Website: www.feit.ukim.edu.mk/en/centri.html
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3099 191
Fax: +389 2 3064 262
Address: Karpos 2, PO Box 574, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Prof. Dr Vlatko Stoilkov, Deputy Manager of CTT
E-mail: [email protected]
Mile Stankovski, Dean of FEEIT
E-mail: [email protected]
European Information and Innovation Centre in FYR of
Macedonia (EIICM)
Acronym: EIICM
Organisation title in local language: ???????? ???????????? ? ?????????? ??????
?? ??????????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Economic Chamber of FYR of Macedonia,
Management and Foundation M.I.R. (Foundation for Management and Industrial
Research) and the Agency for Promotion of Entrepreneurship of the Republic of
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Macedonia (APERM) signed on March 27, 2007 an agreement on opening a
European Information and Innovation Centre. On 1 January, 2008, the EIICM started
its operation. EIICM is part of the Enterprise Europe Network
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.
The major purpose of the EIICM is to contribute to the improvement of the
Macedonian economy through the increase of the capacity of SMEs. To this end,
EIICM tries, through contacts within the Enterprise Europe Network, to increase the
internationalization of SMEs and to enhance their involvement in international
business cooperation, to raise SME’s innovation and technological level through
fostering technology transfer and participation in research projects; and to support
SME’s participation in EU programmes through training, assistance and information
dissemination. EIICM offers SMEs the opportunity to get information related to legal
provisions, directives, standards and other conditions for doing business within the
network, as well as information about the manner of financing of common projects
within the euro-zone.
The operation of EIICM is jointly financed by the European Commission and the
Government. The Consortium leading this project is composed of the following
institutions: St. Cyril and Methodius University – Skopje as coordinator, Agency for
Promotion of Entrepreneurship, Economic Chamber and Foundation M.I.R.
(Foundation for Management and Industrial Research).
Contact
Website: www.een.mk/
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 2123 123
Fax: +389 2 3293 204
Address: European Information and Innovation Centre, University Ss. Cyril and
Methodius, Bul. Krste Misirkov bb, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons
Viktor Stojmanovski, Project Manager
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
Phone : + 389 2 3293 204, + 389 2 3099 445
Fax : + 389 2 3293 202
E-mail: [email protected]
Gabriela Kostovska – Bogoeska, Foundation for Management and Industrial
Research
Phone : + 389 2 3077 008
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Europe Network (EEN) is a network of almost 600 business support organisations. Its members include
chambers of commerce and industry, technology centres, research institutes and development
agencies. (http://www.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu)
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Fax : + 389 3092 814
E-mail: [email protected]
Maja Taseva, Agency for Promotion of Entrepreneurship of Republic of Macedonia
Phone : + 389 2 3120 132
Fax : + 389 2 3135 494
E-mail: [email protected]
Sofce Jovanovska, Economic Chamber
Phone: + 389 2 3244 060
Fax: + 389 2 3244 088
E-mail: [email protected]
Macedonia Innovation Centre – Innovation to
Business
Acronym: I2B
Organisation title in local language: Centar za Inovacii
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The Innovation Centre was established by the USAID Competitiveness Project in
April 2010. Its main goals are, on the one hand, to assist innovators and innovative
companies in adopting innovations, developing new products and services, and
commercializing existing innovations and, on the other hand, to create an innovation
“ecosystem” supporting innovative ventures. To this end, the innovation centre will
build up a network of partners and serve as the platform for innovators and partners
to facilitate access to knowledge, technology and resources which are essential for
the implementation of an innovation.
The services of the i2b are the following:
• Matchmaking between domestic innovators and investors, facilitating the
commercialization of innovation, analysis of the present situation relevant for
innovations and their commercialization;
• Locating innovators and innovations in FYR of Macedonia and their turn into
profitable businesses;
• Offering support to innovators for attracting potential investors;
• Training for innovators for commercialization of innovations;
• Implementation of educational programs in business, attracting investors,
structuring investment deals etc.;
• Locating potential investors for Macedonian innovations; support to investors in
locating favourable opportunities to invest;
• Support in investment portfolio management including the opt in opt out
possibilities from potential businesses;
• Establishing a framework for attracting capital for investment in early and risk
phases when starting a business;
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• Establishment of innovation fund (investment fund for innovative
ideas/projects/businesses);
• Establishment of a business angel network;
• Establishment of an eco-system of companies that will be specialized in providing
services in technology commercialization, technology transfer, but also starting a
business;
• Building capacities in these companies;
• Promoting innovations in the entire society;
• Promoting innovative thinking in the society with special focus on the young
population.
Contact
Website: www.macedonia21.com/en/innovation.html
E-mail: [email protected].
Phone: +389 2 3245 122
Fax: +389 2 3245 122
Address: Ivan Milutinovik 10, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Zarko Pop-Iliev, Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
Ana Ambarkova, Project Coordinator
E-mail: [email protected]
Cell phone: +389 71 868 319
National Centre for Development of Innovation and
Entrepreneurial Learning (NCDIEL)
Acronym: NCDIEL
Organisation title in local language: H????????? ?????? ?? ?????? ?? ???????? ?
????????????? ?????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The National Centre for the Development of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Learning
(NCDIEL) was established in November 2009 with financial support from Austria
Development Cooperation. Located at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering,
NCDIEL supports the realisation of innovative, technology-based and profit
orientated ideas through the provision of capital for start-ups, counselling and
coaching of established enterprises in order to strengthen the survivability, capacity
and growth of newly established enterprises. NCDIEL’s activities encompass
providing start-up training, coaching and financial support to highly innovative
business ideas; analyzing the current state of and developing strategies for
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innovation, entrepreneurship and competitiveness of the Macedonian economy;
stimulating the evolution of a new innovative entrepreneurial culture and promoting
entrepreneurial learning; and conducting feasibility studies for incubators, business
support centres, technology parks, etc.
Contact
Website: www.ncdiel.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3099 481
Fax: +389 2 3099 4812
Address:
Office 1: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (new building 3rd floor), Rudger
Boskovic bb, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Office 2: Agency for Promotion of the Entrepreneurship, Nikola Vapcarov st. 7, 1000
Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Radmil Polenakovik
Phone: +389 2 3099 248, +389 2 3099 481
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Trajce Velkovski
Phone: +389 2 3099 482
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Bojan Jovanovski
Phone: +389 2 3099 482
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Ms. Ljupka Mitrinovska
Phone: +389 2 3099 482
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Igor Nikoloski
Phone: +389 2 3120 132
Fax : +389 2 3120 126
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Mr. Aleksandar Kurciev
Phone: +389 2 3120 132
Fax : +389 2 3120 126
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
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Technology Transfer Centre for Chemical and Textile
Engineering at the Faculty of Technology and
Metallurgy, Ss.Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje
Acronym: CTT
Organisation title in local language: U????? 3? T??????? H? T??????????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
A Technology Transfer Centre in chemical and textile engineering was established at
the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy of the University “ Ss.Cyril and Methodius”,
providing opportunities for benefit from different forms of life-long learning courses.
At the moment, the centre is out of operation, but it is planned to restart the activities
in October/November 2011. A preregistration needs to be conveyed and a head of
the centre needs to be appointed.
Contact
Website:
www.tmf.ukim.edu.mk/(S(r1fvnq45wgyhbu2yp5pyit55))/INSTITUTI/institut_TT.aspx
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
Phone: + 389 2 3088 201
Fax: + 389 2 3065 389
Address: Ruger Boskovic 16, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Aleksandar Dimitrov, Dean of the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy
E-mail: [email protected]
3.2 Clusters
Another crucial element of national innovation systems are clusters which can be
defined “as a group of firms, related economic actors, and institutions that are located
near each other and have reached a sufficient scale to develop specialised expertise,
services, resources, suppliers and skills” (EC, 2008: 9). In this way, interactions, the
exchange of knowledge, and the presence of a skilled labour force are facilitated and
enable clusters to be important drivers for competitiveness and innovation (EC, 2008:
21).
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Automotive Cluster of Macedonia (ACM)
Acronym: ACM
Organisation title in local language: ???????????? K?????? ?? ??????????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The Automotive Cluster of Macedonia is a networking association of companies from
the automotive industry, technical faculties and similar organizations in FYR of
Macedonia. Established 2008 as a joint initiative of GTZ, the USAID Macedonia
Competitiveness Project and companies from the Macedonian Automotive Industry,
the main objective of the Automotive Cluster of Macedonia is to increase the
competitiveness of its companies in order to foster growth and development of the
automotive industry. To this end, the ACM pursues various activities ranging from
representation and promotion of members’ interests, organisation of joint marketing
activities and events, to the development of R&D and technology transfer projects
and the establishment of an information and knowledge exchange platform, thereby
bringing together the Macedonian automotive suppliers, representatives of the
government and high education institutions.
Contact
Website: www.acm.org.mk
Fax: +389 2 30 99 298
Address: Ruger Boskovic b.b, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact persons:
Vladimir Tevdov, Executive Director of Automotive Cluster of Macedonia
Phone: +389 75 253 222; +389 2 3099 408
Fax: +389 2 3099 298
E-mail: [email protected]
Darko Adziev
Phone: + 389 75 333 993
Cluster Candies Industry (KKP)
Acronym: KKP
Organisation title in local language: K?????? ?? ??????????? ?????????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
This is a new, small cluster. The start of its operation is based on the securing of
funding. Further information is not available.
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Contact Person:
Sande Davcev, President
Phone: +389 70 210 677
E-mail: [email protected]
Cluster for Agriculture Mechanization (BIPOM-M)
Acronym: BIPOM - M
Organisation title in local language: ?????????? K?????? ?? ???????????? ??
????????? ??????????? ???????????? ? ?????? ?? ????????? ????????????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
This centre is also known under the name Cluster of Agricultural Machinery
Manufacturers BIPOM-? in Bitola.
Contact
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 70 303 750
Address: Koco Colakov 38, 7000 Bitola, FYR of Macedonia
Contact person:
Mirce Nedelkovski, Manager of BIPOM-M Bitola
E-mail: [email protected]
Cluster for Fashion and Design, Macedonian Fashion
Formation (MMF-KMD)
Acronym: MMF-KMD
Organisation title in local language: ??? - ??????? ?? ???? ? ??????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The Macedonian Fashion Formation (MMF) is the first association of Macedonian
fashion designers and other professionals involved in the field of fashion. Since its
establishment in 2005, the MMF continuously initiates projects for connecting fashion
designers with textile companies and organizes fashion shows and fashion events
according to new established criteria with the aim to reanimate the local fashion
scene.
The MMF Fashion and Design Cluster was established within the association in 2007
with the aim to initiate and join projects which treat the promotion of fashion design in
the country as well as abroad.
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In 2008 the MMF became a partner of the project "Promotion of export of custom
collections in the textile industry by way of qualification and regional networking of
fashion designers”, which is supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic
Cooperation and Development of Germany through Open Regional Fund (ORF) for
promotion of foreign trade for Southeast Europe. The MMF was the creator of the
regional web portal for fashion design associations www.see-fashionfusion.com. In
2009 with the ORF’s support, MMF organized 2-days Regional Forum of fashion
designers, clothing industry and vocational colleges of Southeast Europe named
“Development of Fashion Brands”.
The MMF’s project activities were supported by Ministry of Economy of RM, Ministry
of Culture of RM, Local Government, City of Skopje, local Fashion and Design
Universities and business subjects.
Contact
Website: www.see-fashionfusion.com
Phone: +389 70 556 626
Address: 29 Noemvri 35/17 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact person:
Daniela Simonovska, President
E-mail: [email protected]
Cluster for Honey- DZG “Esnafi”
Acronym: DZG “Esnafi”
Organisation title in local language: µ3F „??????“ K?????? ?? ???
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
Contact
Address: Jovce Cipunov 5, Veles, FYR of Macedonia
Contact person:
Ljubomir Rakidziev, President
E-mail: [email protected]
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Cluster for Processing Fruits and Vegetables,
Macedonian Association of Processors (MAP-KPZO)
Acronym: MAP-KPZO
Organisation title in local language: ???- K?????? ?? ?????????? ?? ???????? ?
??????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
Founded in 2002, the Macedonian Association of Processors’ main purpose is the
further development of the fruit and vegetable processing industry in order to
increase the growth and competitiveness of the Macedonian economy. Its main
activities focus on:
• Increasing the competitiveness of the Macedonian fruit and vegetables
processing sector;
• Strengthening the potential of MAP members to enter foreign markets;
• Informing members about market trends, technological and legal issues;
• Coordinating business delegations and joint presentations at trade fairs;
• Lobbying towards protecting the interests of the processing industry;
• Establishing business communications with foreign companies and
institutions;
• Strengthening the cooperation with farmers and farmer associations; and
• Establishing cooperation with private and public institutions, the business
community and international projects active in the FYR of Macedonia.
Contact
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone / Fax: + 389 2 3177 125
Address: Aco Karamanov 13, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact person:
Saso Risteski, Executive director
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
Cluster for Tourism in the Osogovo Cross Border
Region, Kriva Planaka
Acronym: KTOPR-KP
Organisation title in local language: K?????? ?? ??????? ?? O??????????
????????????? ?????? K???? ???????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
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Contact
E-mail: [email protected]
Address: Marsal Tito 134, 1330, Kriva Palanka, FYR of Macedonia
Contact person:
Dragan Velichkovski, President
Cluster for Wine, Foundation - Tikvesh wine path
Acronym: TWP
Organisation title in local language: 4???????? – T?????? ?????? ???, K?????? ??
????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The Tikvesh Wine Route Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2006
by four municipalities in the Tikvesh region and by two private entrepreneurs from the
sector of tourism and wine. The Foundation has support and representation on the
Board from three ministries: economy, agriculture and culture, as well as
representatives from the wine and tourism sector and member of the faculty of
tourism in Ohrid. It is well and widely known as the first and only tourism, wine and
food cluster in FYR of Macedonia. The foundation is a member of Iter Vitis – wine
routes of Western Europe as well as WCTE network of South East Europe.
The Tikvesh Wine Route foundation is working on the development of alternative
tourism in the region, with special emphasis in wine tourism. It has accomplished
several bigger and many smaller projects in the past. A few of them: Wine museum
in Negotino, Tourist info centre, training for 100 people for tourism and hospitality,
development of promotional materials, organization of study trips, visit of groups of
journalists from the country and abroad, forums, conferences, tourist events, surveys,
signs for the wine routes, applications to transnational and cross border cooperation
programs and many more.
Contact
Website: www.macedoniawineroute.com
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E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Phone: +389 43 410 317
Fax: +389 43 410 317
Address: Edvard Kardelj 11/10, 1430 Kavadarci, FYR of Macedonia
Contact persons:
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Divna Jordanovska, President
Phone: +389 75 239 349
Violeta Jankova, Tourism
Phone: +389 71 219 609
Cluster for Wood (KDI)
Acronym: KDI
Organisation title in local language: K???????? ?? ????? ?????????? (KµH)
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The Cluster for wood industry of the FYR of Macedonia is a member of the Southeast
and Central European Cluster of Forest-based Clusters.
Contact
Phone: +389 2 3176652
Address: Vasil Gjorgjov 11, 1000, Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact person:
Nacko Simakoski, President
Phone: +389 75 606 708; +389 71 366 303
E-mail: [email protected]
Cluster Initiative for Snail Farming - AgroHelix
Acronym: Agro Helix
Organisation title in local language: ???? X????? – B???? K?????? ?? ???»???
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
Contact
Website: www.makedoniko.com/agrohelix
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 43 212 764, +389 43 223 763
Contact person:
Todor Bandikjov
Phone: +389 75 216 164
E-mail: [email protected]
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IT Cluster, Macedonian Association of Information
Technology (MASIT)
Acronym: MASIT
Organisation title in local language: ??????????? ?????? ?? ???????????? ?
????????????? ?????????? ???HT
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
Established in 2000 by 15 leading Macedonian IT companies and supported by
USAID, the Macedonian Association of Information Technology (MASIT) is the main
association representing the information technology industry of FYR of Macedonia
with more than 80 members. Its activities range from representation of its members’
interests, export promotion and business cooperation to promotion of innovation and
new technologies through diffusing new technology, analyzing new trends or setting
technical standards. As a result of its successful lobbying activities and participation
in policy making, MASIT received new members and funding. In April 2007, MASIT
reorganized itself as Macedonian ICT Chamber of Commerce with specific working
groups. Today MASIT is an established partner of the Macedonian Ministry for
Information Technology and, together with the Ministry, MASIT has built up the
Macedonian ICT cluster.
Contact
Website: www.masit.org.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3238601
Fax: +389 2 3244 012
Address: Dimitrie Chupovski 13, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact person:
Anita Nikova, Acting Executive Director
E-mail: [email protected]
IT Cluster YES4 BIZ
Acronym: YES4 BIZ
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
Several companies established this IT cluster to enter the international market and
offer joint IT solutions including software development, web development, company
branding, industrial design, 3D animation and photorealism. The IT cluster YES4 BIZ
is supported by YES Incubator.
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Contact
Website: www.yes4.biz/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone / Fax: + 389 2 3103 660
Address: Ul. Arhimedoca bb, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact person:
Marija Armenski
Phone: +389 2 3103 660
E-mail: [email protected]
Textile Cluster, Textile Trade Association (TTA-TK)
Acronym: TTA-TK
Organisation title in local language: T??????o T???????? ??????????? – K?????? 3?
T??????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The Textile Trade Association was established by more than 120 companies in 2003
and became a textile apparel cluster in 2004 with the support of the USAID project
“Macedonian Competitive Activity”. The Textile Trade Association – Cluster of textile
(TTA-CT) is a non-profit organisation, whose primary goal is to improve companies’
competitiveness, thus registering world trends and changes in the global market, as
well as adjusting the participants’ own production to such trends and changes. Its
services encompass facilitation of contacts between its members and foreign buyers;
dissemination of information; provision of an information database for its members;
organization of trainings, fairs, etc.; and participation in EU projects.
Contact
Website: www.tta.org.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: + 389 2 3244 093
Address: Dimitrie Cupovski 13, floor 4/office 49, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact person:
Natasa Sivevska, Executive Director
Phone: + 389 23 244 093
E-mail: [email protected] , [email protected]
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3.3 Technology and Science Parks
According to a definition by the World Bank, a science park is aimed at business
support and technology transfer and constituted by several “functional” and “physical”
components. On one hand, a science park is characterized by the participation of the
following stakeholders: 1) businesses (MNCs, domestic companies, start-ups); 2)
knowledge providers (university research and education infrastructures, applied
research labs, etc.); 3) industry support services (business incubators and enterprise
development areas, usually managed by private operators); and 4) financial support
services (venture capital, regional development agencies and banks). On the other
hand, a science park offers a physical environment for its purpose through the
provision of infrastructure and facilities (office buildings, meeting rooms,
transportation, power, ICT connectivity, etc.). (World Bank 2010: 311). The terms
technopolis, “technology park”, “science park”, “technology & science park” or
“research park” are often used synonymously.
GDA Digital Media Park (fx3x)
Acronym: fx3x
Organisation title in local language: fx3x
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
With support of USAID, a Digital Media Park was established through leasing and
refurbishment of a former army storage facility and after installing latest digital
infrastructure. Around 20 small companies participated thereby improving their
individual capability to attract and conduct large film projects. Since its creation, the
Digital Media Park has attracted many contract from international film studios and
contributed to the high profile of a previous invisible Macedonian sector.
Contact
Website: www.fx3x.com
Phone: +1 310 5847 471
Fax: +389 2 55 11 902
Address: Jane Sandanski 108/28, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Kristijan Danilovski, Company Founder, executive vfx producer
Phone: +389 70 274 057
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
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Seavus Educational and Development Centre
Acronym: Seavus
Organisation title in local language: Seavus
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The biggest Macedonian IT company SEAVUS is building its private technology park.
First tenant is expected to enter TP in mid 2011. The Seavus Educational and
Development Centre started its work in 2010.
Contact
Website: www.seavus.com
Address: Seavus Dooel Macedonia, 11 Oktomvri 33 A, 1000 Skopje, FYR of
Macedonia
Contact Person:
Sonja Jovanovska, Manager
Tel +389 2 3097400
Fax: +389 2 3097 414
E-mail: [email protected]
Technological Industrial Development Zones: Skopje
1, Skopje 2, Stip and Tetovo (TIRZ)
Acronym: TIRZ
Organisation title in local language: T????????? H?????????? ???????? 3???
(T???)
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
Technological Industrial Development Zones (TIDZs) have been established in
Skopje, Stip and Tetovo by the Macedonian Government with the objective to provide
excellent conditions for the development of business activities and new technologies.
For this purpose, TIDZs offer prepared industrial sites, tax, customs and other
additional incentives to companies and investors.
Contact
Website: www.fez.gov.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3111 166
Fax: +389 2 3111 177
Address: Directorate for Technological Industrial Development Zones, 2, Partizanski
odredi Blvd., P.O.Box 311, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
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Contact Persons:
Natasa Hadzi-Lega, Acting General Director, Directorate for Technological Industrial
Development Zones
E-mail: [email protected]
Asip Useini, Deputy Director, Directorate for Technological Industrial Development
Zones
E-mail: [email protected]
Danco Petrov, Assistant Director, Directorate for Technological Industrial
Development Zones
E-mail: [email protected]
3.4 Business Start-Up Centres/ Technology
Incubators
Business start-up centres and technology incubators are facilities designed to
support entrepreneurship and help start-up companies to survive and flourish through
the use of shared resources, management expertise, counselling, training, the
provision of services (administrative support, office equipment, marketing etc.) and
networks for potential business partners, etc. (Rouach / Louzoun / Deneux 2010: 12).
Technology incubators are primarily focused on technology-based firms.
Agriculture Business Development Centre - Strumica
Acronym: ABDC
Organisation title in local language: E????? U????? ?? ?????? ?? 3???????????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
ABDC was founded by the World Bank, as a “Strumica” Incubator with aiming to
provide various services for its tenants ranging from trainings and consultancy,
accountancy and other financials services to legal and managerial services. Now the
ABDC aims to support farmers, traders and food processors in Strumica region and
wider of Southeast Macedonia. Part of ABDC services are information regarding EU
programs, web portal with current prices of agriculture products, trainings, laboratory
services, etc.
Contact
Website: www.abdc.com.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 34 522 550, 078 222 399
Fax: +389 34 349 320
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Address: October 11 bb, 2400 Strumica, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Nicholas Trendov
Phone: +389 78 222 399
E-mail: [email protected]
Business Start-Up Centre Bitola (BSC Bitola)
Acronym: BSC Bitola
Organisation title in local language: 4???????? E????? ??????? U????? E?????
(4???????? E?U E?????)
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The Mission of the Foundation Business Start-up Centre (BSC) Bitola is to contribute
towards the economic growth in Bitola and Pelagonia region through the promotion of
entrepreneurship and the support of small and medium sized enterprises. To fulfil its
mission the Business Start-up Centre Bitola is committed to support potential
entrepreneurs for establishment or further development of their businesses.
Activities that BSC Bitola offers to young entrepreneurs are: couching, training,
networking, work space and micro-credit in order to lead to establishment of new and
innovative enterprises.
The Partners of the Foundation are:
1. Municipality of Bitola;
2. Regional Chamber of Commerce;
3. University “St. Kliment Ohridski”- Bitola.
The main activity of the BSC Bitola is the implementation of the project "Business
without Borders" – project of the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID) and will be realized in the period 2011 to 2013 year.
The aim of this project is to accelerate economic development in the southwest part
of FYR of Macedonia through the establishment of new enterprises, development of
growth and competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), creating new
jobs and opportunities for young people, unemployed and vulnerable groups. Also
development of a regional framework for SME development, through BSC Bitola
activities, the Business Incubator and partners from the public, private and education
sector.
The project has three components that correspond to the three main goals:
Component 1: Business Start-up & Support
• Business plan writing courses;
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• Business plan competition;
• MSME training portfolio;
• Human resource development services;
• Credit facility loan guarantee fund;
• MSME consulting services;
• Technology-Transfer Toolbox, a set of development tools specifically
targeting technology development and transfer.
Component 2: Development and sustainability of the Business Incubator - Bitola
Component 3: Regional cooperation in economic development
Contact
Website: www.bscbitola.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone/Fax: +389 47 236 763; +389 47 220 203
Address: m.z. Veljko Vlahovik, Krusevo bb, 7000 Bitola, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Rozita Talevska-Hristovska, BSC Director
Phone/fax: +389 47 220 203
Email: [email protected]
Suzana Trajkovska-Kocankovska, Business Incubator Manager
Email: [email protected]
Dejan Spasevski, Executive Assistant
E-mail: [email protected]
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University Business Start-Up
Centre (UKIM-BSC)
Acronym: UKIM-BSC
Organisation title in local language: U??????? ?? ?????? ?? ???? ??????? ???
Y???????????? ?? K???? ? ???????
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
Established 2006 as a result of a project financed by the Austrian Development
Agency, the Business Start-Up Centre of the University St. Cyril and Methodius aims
at creating and supporting new businesses through the provision of training,
consultancy, small grants, logistic support, the possibility to use production facilities
of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and cooperation with its Austrian partners
“Innofinanz” and “WUS Austria”. Its main targets are its students and recent
graduates, however, its services are open to anyone with innovative, technological
business ideas.
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Contact
Website: www.bsc.ukim.edu.mk/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3099 481/482
Fax: +389 2 3099 482
Address: Karpoš 2bb, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Prof. Dr. Radmil Polenakovik, Director
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3099 481
Bojan Jovanoski, Project Assistant
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3099 407
Trajce Velkovski, Project Assistant
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3099 482
Bojan Jovanovski, Project Assistant
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3099 482
YES Incubator – Youth Entrepreneurial Service (YES)
Foundation
Acronym: YES
Organisation title in local language: PSM Fondacija
Organisation type: Cluster/Incubator/Innovation Infrastructure
The YES Foundation was established in 2005 with support of SINTEF and the
Foundation Open Society Institute Macedonia in order to support the Macedonian
youth (18-35 years) and the YES Incubator started with its operation in July 2007.
The Foundation aims at local, regional and even global cooperation for the purpose
of promoting the tenants of the Incubator, matchmaking and exchange of best
practices with business incubators, technology parks and similar organisations from
the whole world.
The objective of YES is to support young innovative people who have ideas to start
their own business by providing them with support and training for business skills as
well as connections with suitable business partners in order to increase their
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competitiveness on the regional and global market and strengthening the national
economy.
Services provided within the YES Incubator and YES Foundation are:
• Entrepreneurship trainings (tailor-made trainings for business, ICT and soft
skills); Cisco Entrepreneur Institute trainings and EBC*L trainings and
examinations (European Business Competence License).
• Well-equipped office space at affordable rents;
• Other incubation services (e.g. internet, security and insurance of the
premises, parking);
• Business plan competitions
• Consulting services;
• Grant Fund and Seed Capital Fund;
• Matchmaking;
• Networking and promotion services;
• Pre-incubation services (consulting for business ideas and business plans,
etc.).
Contact
Website: www.yesincubator.org.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: + 389 2 3103 660
Fax: + 389 2 3103 675
Address: Arhimedova bb (area 60), 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Ljupco Despotovski, CEO
E-mail: [email protected]
Marija Armenski, Incubator manager
E-mail: [email protected]
Mobile: +389 76 403 999
Fax: +389 2 3103 670
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3.5 Other related Organisations
In addition to the above presented main innovation infrastructures, there are other
organisations such as regional development agencies, banks and business support
centres, etc. which provide special services which foster innovation and have positive
impact on innovative entrepreneurship. The following chapter tries to give an
overview of other innovation-related organisations.
Centre for Entrepreneurship and Executive
Development (CEED)
Acronym: CEED
Organisation title in local language: U????? ?? ?????? ?? ???????????? ? ????µ???
Organisation type: Network
The CEED is a Centre for Entrepreneurship and Executive Development that
supports entrepreneurs by providing know-how and networks they need to accelerate
the growth of their businesses. CEED Macedonia is part of the international
network operating in South-eastern Europe. Its mission is to provide entrepreneurs
and their executive teams the know-how and networks they need to accelerate the
growth of their businesses and to promote an entrepreneurial culture in the broader
society. It offers Training, Consulting and Networking for the participants in its
programs.
Currently, the CEED is up taking the CEED Access to Finance - a pilot project with
an aim to develop new channel for access to finance that will enable enterprises to
enhance their financial stability, propensity for investments, efficiency, growth, export
and opening of new job posts. The goal is to build up on the previous experience, to
develop a sustainable model for access to finance and to implement the model in the
other countries in the region. It is organized by CEED and supported by the regional
USAID Partners for financial stability in cooperation with USAID Competitiveness
Project and the BAS Program of EBRD.
Contact
Website: www.ceedmacedonia.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone / Fax: + 389 2 3079 611; + 389 2 3079 612
Address: Bukureska 3, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
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Enterprise Support Agency (ESA)
Acronym: ESA
Organisation title in local language: ???????? ?? ??????? ?? ???????????????
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
Established in 1998 with the support of UK Department for International Development
(DFID) and EU, the three Enterprise Support Agencies (ESA) in Gostivar, Ohrid and
Tetovo are part of the country wide distribution of business centres. Their SMEs
development services encompass:
• Business advice and information
• Business consultancy
• Business planning
• Investment projects and programmes
• Business training
• Fairs and trade mission
• Research and economic analysis
• Application for IPA funds
Contact
ESA Gostivar
Website: www.esa.com.mk/
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Phone: +389 42 221 080
Address: ESA Gostivar ul.B. Ginovski 6, 1230 Gostivar, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person :
Muzafer Tairi, Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
ESA Ohrid
Website: www.esa.com.mk/
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Phone: +389 46 260 187
Fax: + 389 46 260 187
Address: ESA Ohrid, Turisticka BB (PO Box 129), 6000 Ohrid, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Elizabeta Petanova, Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
ESA Tetovo
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Website: http://esate.com.mk/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone / Fax: + 389 44 350 960
Address: Ilindenska nn; 1200 Tetovo, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Salajdin Idrizi, Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
Foundation for Management and Industrial Research
(Foundation M.I.R.)
Acronym: Foundation M.I.R.
Organisation title in local language: Fondacija za menadzment i industrisko
istrazuvanje, 4???????? 3? ????µ???? H H?????????? H????»?????
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
With the objective to support sustainable economic development with its economic,
environmental and social dimensions in FYR of Macedonia, the Foundation for
Management and Industrial Research (Foundation M.I.R.) was established in 2002
by SINTEF (Norwegian Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research). The
Foundation M.I.R. is an applied research foundation based in Skopje, and is the main
implementing partner of SINTEF for the projects in FYR of Macedonia.
The Foundation M.IR. is involved in creation of programs and trainings, influencing
the policy making, delivering of support services, implementing projects, information
and consultation in the areas of:
• Economic development (including SME support, entrepreneurship and energy)
• Innovation & Research (supporting R&D, conducting research activities for the
benefit of SMEs, encouraging and promoting innovation, policy development)
• Environment (actions for increased awareness and provisioning of first level
services to SMEs aimed at preservation of the environment )
• Society (combating discrimination and social exclusion on the labour market,
implementation of initiatives for increased employment and education after
compulsory schooling is high on Foundation’s policy agenda)
Since its establishment, the Foundation M.I.R. has participated in a number of
international projects and its expertise currently covers: restructuring/reengineering,
capacity building and export promotion/ matchmaking of SMEs; pre start up support,
training and mentorship of entrepreneurs; trans-national technology and knowledge
transfer; applied research for the benefit of SMEs, innovation management services
and policy development; environmental services for SMEs; measures for increased
employment and new skills development.
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Contact
Website: www.mir.org.mk/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3077 008; + 389 2 3092 813
Fax: + 389 2 3092 814
Address: Ul. Orce Nikolov 147A/6, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Gabriela Kostovska Bogoeska, Executive Director
Phone: +389 2 3077008
E-mail: [email protected]
Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts (MANU)
Acronym: MANU
Organisation title in local language: ?????????? ????????? ?? ??????? ?
???????????
Organisation type: Research Institute
The Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts (MANU) is the primary national
institution promoting the development of science, research, innovation and new
technologies, both in the country and internationally. However, MANU is facing
serious problems such as lack of funding, low level of human capital, outdated
equipment, etc. with the consequence that it is not in a position to fulfil its role
satisfactorily.
MANU implements its activities through five departments (Linguistic and Literary
Sciences; Social Sciences; Mathematical and Technical Sciences; Biological and
Medical Sciences; and Arts) and five research centres (Research Centre for Genetic
Engineering and Biotechnology, Research Centre for Energy, Informatics and
Materials, Centre for Strategic Research, Centre for Linguistics and the
Lexicographical Centre).
The first two centres are internationally recognised for their research, but there is an
overlap in the focus of the other three centres and other scientific institutions such as
the Institute of Economics, Institute for Sociological, Political and Juridical Research,
Institute for Macedonian Language and Institute for Macedonian Literature..
Contact
Website: www.manu.edu.mk/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3235 400
Address: Bul. Krste Misirkov, 2, P.O. Box 428, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
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Macedonian Bank for Development Promotion (MBDP)
Acronym: MBDP
Organisation title in local language: ?????????? ????? ?? ???????? ?? ??????
Organisation type: Other
The Macedonian Bank for Development Promotion was established in 1998 with the
objective to provide finance for export oriented production and export of small and
medium enterprises (SME), to finance investments for the development of small and
medium enterprises, and to provide insurance for export claims of the SMEs. In this
context, MBDP performs the following activities:
• Financing of production intended for export by credits approved for export
inflows;
• Financing of business start-ups and development of SME, by providing
medium-term and long-term credits;
• Insurance and reinsurance of identified inflows against short-term commercial
risk;
• Management and administration of foreign credit lines and donations.
Contact
Website: www.mbdp.com.mk/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +389 2 3115 844; +389 2 3109 981
Fax: +389 2 3239 688
Address: Veljko Vlahovic 26, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Macedonian Enterprise Development Foundation
(MRFP)
Acronym: MRFP
Organisation title in local language: ?????????? ???????? ????????? ??
?????????????
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
The MEDF’s vision is poverty and unemployment reduction and the fostering of
social cohesion. The MEDF’s mission supports the development of small enterprises.
The target group of MEDF is the small enterprises, comprising, according to the
number of employees, micro enterprises (up to 10 employees), small enterprises (up
to 50 employees) and medium-sized enterprises (up to 250 employees). The MEDF
acts on the territory of FYR of Macedonia with a special focus on regions outside
Skopje and rural areas. The MEDF will also act outside of the country in order to
transfer its long-term experiences.
The long-term goals of MEDF are:
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• Improved access to financial services;
• Promotion of entrepreneurship;
• Innovations are mainstreamed;
• Partnerships are developed; and
• Institutional and organizational development of MEDF is secured.
The expected results with the MEDF’s Business Plan 2007-2011, according to which
the planned activities are divided, are the following:
• Developed affordable financial services;
• Improved capacity for development of financial institutions;
• Improved capacity for promotion of entrepreneurship;
• Mobilized funds for financing the activities of MEDF;
• Internal improvements of MEDF.
Contact
Website: www.mrfp.org.mk
Phone / Fax: +389 2 3065 381
Address: Nikola Parpunov bb, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Gligor Mihailovski, Project manager
E-mail: [email protected]
National Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness
Council (NECC)
Acronym: NECC
Organisation title in local language: H????????? ????? ?? ?????????????? ?
?????????????
Organisation type: Other
The previous Council stopped its work in the period 2007-2010, and only recently
under the initiative of Vice premier for economic affairs the Council reorganized its
activities and bodies.
The National Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness Council (NECC) is a tripartite
public-private-civil body comprising leaders from the private, government and civil
society sectors advocating and leading the implementation of policy changes crucial
to the development of more competitive Macedonian businesses. The Council was
set up in early 2003.
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The mission of the Council is to raise the dialogue of the private, civil and public
sectors to the level of a strategic and long-term partnership to make major
contribution in the building of the economic prosperity of the FYR of Macedonia.
The primary task of the NECC members is to work together on the development of
national strategies aimed at improving the conditions for doing business that would
help Macedonian companies, clusters and other active business associations to
develop, promote and export their high value products and services and thus create
higher and growing incomes for the average citizen.
The NECC carries out its programme’s activities through the following organisational
bodies: Assembly, Management Board, Supervisory Board, Advisory Group and 6
internal committees - working groups for Competitiveness, Clustering, Technological
Development, Education and Human Resources, Local Economy Development
Regulations and Budgets and cooperation with donor organisations.
Contact
Cabinet of the Deputy President of the Government, in charge of economic
affairs
Website: www.vicepremier-ekonomija.gov.mk/?q=frontpage
Phone: +389 2 3114 258; +389 2 3118 022; +389 2 3118 111
Fax: +389 2 3221 506
Address: Ilindenska bb., 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Katarina Milenkovska Kantursa, Chief of cabinet
Phone: +389 2 3213 902
[email protected]
Radica Bobinska
Phone: +389 2 3223 614
[email protected]
Gere Tripkov
Phone: +389 2 3214 579
[email protected]
Pelagonija Region Enterprise Development Agency
(PREDA)
Acronym: PREDA
Organisation title in local language: ?????????? ???????? ???????? ?? ?????????? –
???µ?
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
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The objective of PREDA Plus is to promote sustainable economic development and
social prosperity through the facilitation of public, private and civil initiatives on local
and regional level. To this end, PREDA Plus offers assistance in good governance,
project and grant management, business sector development, organisational
development and socio-economic development. Its wide variety of clients include
donor organizations, co-funding agencies, national, regional and municipal
government organizations, private sector organizations, universities and higher
education Institutes, non-governmental organizations and consulting firms.
Contact
Website: www.preda.org.mk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone / Fax: +389 48 401 581
Address: Ivo Lola Ribar 5 (Old railway station), P.O. Box 174, 7500 Prilep, FYR of
Macedonia
Contact Person:
Milena Dimitrovska, Executive Director
Phone: +389 75 239 934
E-mail: [email protected]
Regional Enterprise Support Centre (Foundation for
SME Development)
Acronym: RESC
Organisation title in local language: 4???????? ?? ??????? ?? ???????????????
Organisation type: Agency/Fund
Under the PHARE Integrated SME Development Programme, five Regional
Enterprise Support Centres (RESCs) have been established in 1998 in Bitola,
Kumanovo, Skopje, Strumica and Veles to provide support, information and services
to local SMEs and start-ups. Their activities include:
• Providing advice and information to potential and existing entrepreneurs
• Providing an information library
• Assisting entrepreneurs in preparing investment plans and credit applications
to banks
• Organizing entrepreneurial training
• Supporting access to bank credits for SMEs and acting as the local agent for
PHARE credit line for SMEs
• Supporting identification of business development opportunities
• Assisting SMEs in general problem solving
• Supporting export activities to EU
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• Assisting liaison of SMEs with relevant companies from the neighbouring
countries
• Providing commercial, technical, and financial services
Contact
RESC Bitola
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: + 389 47 228 153
Fax: +389 47 202 420
Address: Bulevar 1Maj BB, 7000 Bitola, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Dragan Damjanovski, Director
E-mail: [email protected]
Goce Petrovski, Business advisor
E-mail: [email protected]
RESC Kumanovo
Phone: + 389 31 416 102
Fax: +389 31 437 050
Address: Ilindenska BB, 1300 Kumanovo; FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Dimitar Tasevski, Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
RESC Skopje
Website: www.recs.org.mk/
Phone: + 389 2 3239 053
Fax: +389 2 3298 065
Address: Gjuro Strugar br. 15a, 1000 Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Persons:
Svetlana Kirevska, Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
Ohridija Petrovski Dosen, Project Coordinator
E-mail: [email protected]
Marija Nikolovski, Project Coordinator
E-mail: [email protected]
RESC Strumica
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Website: www.rcsr.org.mk/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone / Fax: + 389 34 349 320
Address: 11 Oktomvri BB, 2400 Strumica, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Marija Tasheva, Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
RESC Veles
Phone / Fax: + 389 43 212 130
Address: Dimitar Vlahov 57, (Hotel Vila Zora), 1400 Veles, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Tome Meckarovski, Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
Roma Business Information Centre (RBIC)
Acronym: RBIC
Organisation title in local language: ?????? ??????? ???????????? ??????
Organisation type: Other
Contact
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone / Fax: +389 2 2656 900
Address: ul.Garsija Lorca no. 15 – Skopje, FYR of Macedonia
Contact Person:
Zoran Dimov, president of RDIC
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5 List of Acronyms
ACM - Automotive cluster of Macedonia
APERM - Agency for Promotion of Entrepreneurship of the Republic of Macedonia
BAS - Business Advisory Service Programme
BMZ - German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
BSC - Business Start-Up Centre
CARDS - Community Assistance for Reconstruction, Development and Stabilisation
CEI - Central European Initiative
CEI KEP – Central European Initiative Know-how Exchange Programme
CIP - Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme
CIRKO-MES CE - Centre for Research, Development and Continuing Education:
Mechanical Engineering Systems - Centre of Excellence
DFID -Department for International Development (UK)
EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
EC - European Commission
EFB – European Fund for the Balkans
EIB - European Investment Bank
EIIC - European Information and Innovation Centre in Macedonia
EIP - Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme
ESA - Enterprise Support Agency
ETC - Euro-Regional Technological Centre
EU - European Union
FDI – Foreign Direct Investment
FEEIT – Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies
FP7 - 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development
FYR of Macedonia - Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
GIZ - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
GTZ - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit
GTZ TT - GTZ Technology Transfer
ICT - Information and Communications Technologies
ICT-PSP - Information Communication Technologies Policy Support Programme
IEE - Intelligent Energy Europe Programme
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IPA - Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance
ISPA - Pre-Accession Structural Instrument
IT - Information Technolgy
KEP – Know-how Exchange Programme (CEI)
MANU - Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts
MAP - Macedonian Association of Processors
MASIT - Macedonian Association of Information Technology
MCA – Macedonia Competitiveness Activity (USAID)
MCP - Macedonia Competitiveness Project (USAID)
MMF - Macedonian Fashion Formation
MNC – Multi-national companies
MoAFWR - Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Resources
MoE - Ministry of Economy
MoES - Ministry of Education and Science
MoISA - Ministry of Information Society and Administration
MoU - Memorandum of Understanding
MSMEs - Micro, Small and Medium Size Enterprises
NCDIEL - National Centre for Development of Innovation and Entrepreneurial
Learning
NECC - National Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness Council
NGO - Non-governmental Organisation
PHARE - Poland and Hungary: Assistance for Restructuring their Economies
(PHARE) programme
PREDA - Prilep Regional Enterprise Development Agency
OECD - Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
ORF - Open Regional Fund
RBIC - Roma Business Information Centre
RESC - Regional Enterprise Support Centre
RTD - Research and Technological Development
SAPARD - Special Accession Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development
SINTEF - Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research at the Norwegian Institute
of Technology
SMEs - Small and Medium Size Enterprises
SME DCA - Small & Medium Enterprise Development Credit Authority
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S&T – Science and Technology
TAM - TurnAround Management Programme
TAM/BAS - Turn-around Management and Business Advisory Services
TIDZ - Technological Industrial Development Zone
TTA-TK - Textile Trade Association –Cluster of Textile
UKIM - Ss. Cyril and Methodius University
USAID - United States Agency for International Development
WB - Western Balkans
WBIF - Western Balkans Investment Framework
YES - Youth Entrepreneurial Service
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6 List of Authors and Contributors
We would like to acknowledge the input of all contributing persons and organisations
who kindly accepted to provide us with necessary feedback.
We made a huge effort to include the names of all contributing parties. If, for any
reason, you are a contributor and you do not find your name in the list, please send
us a short notification e-mail to [email protected]. We aim to keep the updated
version of the reports online on the homepage WBC-INCO.NET, where we can make
necessary adjustments. Contributing persons and organisations are listed in
alphabetical order.
Elke Dall, Centre for Social Innovation, Vienna (Austria)
Dirk Johann, Centre for Social Innovation, Vienna (Austria)
Christina Miariti, South-East European Research Centre (Greece)
Ljupka Mitrinovska (FYR of Macedonia)
Igor Nikoloski (FYR of Macedonia)
Radmil Polenakovik (FYR of Macedonia)
Anna Maria Schober, Centre for Social Innovation, Vienna (Austria)
Gabriela Thomasova, Centre for Social Innovation, Vienna (Austria)
Nikolina Trajkoska (FYR of Macedonia)
APPRM
BIPOM-M
BSC Bitola
Centre for Applied Research and Permanent Education in Agriculture – CIPOZ
EIICM
Foundation M.I.R.
Macedonia Innovation Centre
Macedonian cluster for Fashion and Design /MMF
National Centre for Development of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Learning
Strumica incubator
TAM Macedonia
Technology Transfer Office - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information
Technologies, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University
Textile Cluster: Textile Trade Association - Cluster of Textile (TTA-TK)
UKIM-BSC
Wine Cluster / Tikvesh Wine Route
YES Incubator / YES Foundation
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Report was published
in the frame of an FP7 funded project
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