Innovation Forum Serbia - France

The Serbia–France Innovation Forum was launched in 2022 with the aim of encouraging thematic exchanges in line with the common challenges faced by both countries
Scientific forum Italy-Serbia was held for the first time in March 2023 in Belgrade. This event brought together leading experts, scientists and innovative minds from Italy and Serbia, aiming to strengthen the cooperation and knowledge exchange between the two countries. The forum became a platform for open dialogue where the latest scientific ideas were discussed and the foundations for future projects and cooperation were laid.
As part of the first Scientific Forum in Italy, an international agreement was signed, which provided financial investment from both parties all with the aim to develop the scientific ecosystem.
The second Scientific Forum continues this mission with even greater ambition, aiming to strengthen existing partnerships and create new initiatives that will further advance the scientific and technological development of both countries. The forum will provide a platform for presenting the latest research and projects, as well as for establishing new bridges of cooperation between scientific institutions, academia and industry in Italy and Serbia. The slogan "Uniting Minds, Bridging Borders" emphasizes the importance of cooperation and knowledge exchange between different ecosystems. It highlights the potential for innovation and progress that comes from connecting minds and overcoming boundaries, opening new opportunities for joint development and success.
Key objectives of the Forum:
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Positioning Serbia and France as leaders in innovation – On the French side, the goal is to promote the Mission France program, Bourses France Excellence, IT makes SciENSE, and Plan France 2030. On the Serbian side, the focus is on initiatives by the Innovation Fund and the Science Fund.
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Mapping Serbian researchers and companies, including start-ups and key industrial stakeholders, in order to develop R&D projects in priority areas for both countries.
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Promoting scientific cooperation through PHC projects, encouraging researchers to apply for Horizon Europe programs.
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Positioning the Forum as a recognizable and indispensable event in French-Serbian cooperation in the field of innovation.
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