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1 Final participants Albania Macedonia 01 EasyPay Page 3 09 InPlayer Hub Page Protik Innovation Center Page 5 Montenegro Bosnia and Herzegovina 10 BSC Bar Page GotSolution Page 8 11 Digitalizuj.me Page Networks INT Page SPARK Page 12 Serbia Kosovo Deli Space for creative activity Page 30 SEE ICT / Startit Page Cacttus Page COPRIX media Page Jakova Innovation Center Page Open Data Kosovo Page 19

2 Final participants ALBANIA

3 MISSION Making people s lives easier by facilitating inclusive access to digital financial services. Name EasyPay Company Albania Tirana info@easypay.al Lindita Shomo, CEO lshomo@easypay.al PURPOSE/AIMS/GOALS Digitalization of financial services Fighting the informal economy, cash-focused Financial Inclusion Digital financial literacy Promotion of mobile payments Making payments as easy as one click Employment of talented youth

4 Name EasyPay Company Albania Tirana Lindita Shomo, CEO PROGRAMS/PRODUCTS/SERVICE Mentoring / Product design / Communication and marketing / B2B connections / Networking / Event production + We have created the first mobile application for payments in Albania. Through our electronic wallet, people can pay for a large portfolio of services such as utility bills, tax payments, police fines, kindergarten Fees, Mobile top-ups, Paytv, sport betting etc. They can top up their EasyPay account with Visa or Mastercard, directly by linking their Bank account or with cash at one of our 300 agents all over Albania. Program formats Workshops / Seminars / Presentations / Lectures / Panel discussions Program themes IT / Social Business / Entrepreneurship / Social Innovation / Capacity Building / Digitalisation / FinTech / Women / Entrepreneurship SPACE RESOURCES N/A SUGGESTED PARTNERS IN UK by Landmark Communications Transferwise Innovate Finance Virgin Money UK iwoca Funding Circle World Remit ORGANIZATION/COMPANY WOULD BENEFIT FROM CAPACITY BUILDING END EXPERIENCE EXCHANGE WITH THE UK IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS Business development Fundraising Service/product development Community building Storytelling and branding (for your organisation) Marketing and digital promotions International collaboration HR aspects General management

5 MISSION Name Protik Innovation Center Non-profit organisation The Protik Innovation Center is a Public Private Partnership between the Government of Albania (GoA), USAID, Albanian-American Development Foundation (AADF), Microsoft, Cisco, and Albtelecom. Albania Tirana egraceni@protik.org PURPOSE/AIMS/GOALS Foster innovation and entrepreneurship Help increase demand for ICT products and services Promote networking and partnerships Protik Innovation Center is established as a local non-for profit organization in 2012 and the center s mission is to catalyze the development of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector in Albania. The achievement of Protik s mission is founded and will continue to be inspired on the values of Integrity, Excellence, Transparency, Collaboration and Cooperation. Protik is Albanian ICT hub: a connection point for those seeking the latest and most innovative ideas, products, and services in the ICT industry Mr. Erton Graceni Executive Director egraceni@protik.org

6 Name Protik Innovation Center Non-profit organisation The Protik Innovation Center is a Public Private Partnership between the Government of Albania (GoA), USAID, Albanian-American Development Foundation (AADF), Microsoft, Cisco, and Albtelecom. Albania Tirana egraceni@protik.org Mr. Erton Graceni Executive Director egraceni@protik.org PROGRAMS/PRODUCTS/SERVICE Education / Mentoring / Acceleration / Incubation / Co-working / Research and development (only project based) / Prototyping (only project based) / Consulting / B2B connections / Networking / Event production Program formats Workshops / Seminars / Presentations / Lectures / Hackathons / Camps / Conferences / Panel discussions / Bootcamps Program themes IT / Social business / Entrepreneurship / Social innovation / Creative Industries / Capacity building / Design & architecture / Gaming industry / Digitalisation / Fintech SPACE RESOURCES 300m 2 500m 2 Co-working open space Dedicated offices Meeting rooms Workshop/education area Event space Makerspace Protik provides co-working space for 23 start-ups. SUGGESTED PARTNERS IN UK by Protik Innovation Center Protik is familiar with UK based initiatives like Seedcamp with whom we cooperated in the frame of UK-Albania Tech Hub, and would like to connect witch following organizations: ORGANIZATION/COMPANY WOULD BENEFIT FROM CAPACITY BUILDING END EXPERIENCE EXCHANGE WITH THE UK IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS Business development Fundraising Service/product development Community building Storytelling and branding (for your organisation) Marketing and digital promotions International collaboration HR aspects General management

7 Final participants BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

8 MISSION Name GotSolution To become one of the most influential JavaScript programming language organizations in East Europe, and use that influence to significantly improve the quality of life in our country through IT. Company Bosnia and Herzegovina Banja Luka jsguru.io qlab.space jsu.io Vladimir Sukara, CEO PURPOSE/AIMS/GOALS Our business has three different brands, JSGuru is a highly specialized JavaScript development shop, JSU is focused on educating kids and adults in IT, and Qlab as a coworking space that promotes values of entrepreneurship, possibilities of IT and brings diversity to a conservative society. With every of our brands we have different goals: - To solve the issue of finding good quality IT experts that will be employed in long-term; - To improve the process of education with current trends and latest technologies; - To create events in our coworking space that will empower others to create startups; - To provide soft skills education to IT experts; - To connect entrepreneurs from all over the world with our community through our coworking space; - Reduce the rate of youth that is leaving our country in a search for jobs and better life;

9 Name GotSolution Company Bosnia and Herzegovina Banja Luka jsguru.io qlab.space jsu.io Vladimir Sukara, CEO PROGRAMS/PRODUCTS/SERVICE Co-working / Education / Mentoring / Research and development / Prototyping / Consulting / Product design / Communication and marketing / B2B connections / Residency / Networking / Event production Program formats Workshops / Seminars / Presentations / Hackathons / Conferences / Panel discussions / Bootcamps Program themes IT / Social business / Entrepreneurship / Digitalisation / Fintech SPACE RESOURCES 300m 2 Co-working open space Workshop/education area Event space Dedicated offices Meeting rooms Terrace Lounge SUGGESTED PARTNERS IN UK by GotSolution None ORGANIZATION/COMPANY WOULD BENEFIT FROM CAPACITY BUILDING END EXPERIENCE EXCHANGE WITH THE UK IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS Business development Fundraising Service/product development Community building Storytelling and branding (for your organisation) Marketing and digital promotions International collaboration HR aspects General management

10 MISSION Name Networks INT Company Bosnia and Herzegovina Networks, in cooperation with partners and investors, promotes and applies creativity, innovation and excellence in the field of starting up and running a business, ensuring at all times that our members and clients have motivating work space, quality education services, mentoring and functional platform for cross-sectoral cooperation. Sarajevo hello@networks.ba Bojana Škrobić-Omerović, CEO bojana@networks.ba PURPOSE/AIMS/GOALS Development of business through innovation Creation of affirmative eco-system for development of a startup business Support for increasing employability of individuals through specifically tailored courses Support in the professional development of young people and promotion of entrepreneurial learning Support in creating financial sustainability of business ideas and startups Support to SME growth and development Support of digitization and rebranding of businesses through innovative services

11 Name Networks INT Company Bosnia and Herzegovina Sarajevo Bojana Škrobić-Omerović, CEO PROGRAMS/PRODUCTS/SERVICE - Startup Guide (published guide with glossary and basic concepts in creating and running a start-up) - How to Startup Your Community guide (published guide on creating a smaller scale hub in local communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, that included setting up the hub, creation of community, examples of activities etc.) - 3D lab products (which we do either on request of our clients, or together with students for displaying their models for competitions and/or academic showcasing) - Sarajevo Unlimited Forum Co-working / Education / Mentoring / Acceleration / Funding / Incubation / Consulting / Product design / Communication and marketing / B2B connections / Residency / Networking / Publishing / Event production Program formats Workshops / Seminars / Presentations / Lectures / Hackathon / Conferences / Panel discussions / Ideathons Program themes IT / Entrepreneurship / Social innovation / Creative Industries / Capacity building / Design & architecture / Digitalisation / Fintech SPACE RESOURCES 1000m 2 + Co-working open space / Dedicated offices / Meeting rooms / Workshop/education area / Event space / Makerspace / Terrace / Lounge / Library ORGANIZATION/COMPANY WOULD BENEFIT FROM CAPACITY BUILDING END EXPERIENCE EXCHANGE WITH THE UK IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS Business development Service/product development General management SUGGESTED PARTNERS IN UK by Networks INT - Digital catapult (practical application of digital innovation, making UK businesses more competitive, more productive and driving regional growth.) - Supreme Factory London (Start-up development) - Innovation Academy at UCD (Education) - Creative works London (Creative economy)

12 MISSION Name SPARK poslovni park d.o.o. (Company) and Association Hello World Mostar (NGO) - branded as SPARK school SPARK is an advanced digital technology acceleration platform dedicated to regional start-ups and projects commissioned by leading European companies. SPARK aspires to become globally known for its excellence and lead digital acceleration. SPARK will start an entrepreneurial tech investment movement and build SEE Silicon Valley. Company and NGO Bosnia and Herzegovina Mostar info@spark.ba Sanjin Osmanbašić Managing Director osmanbasic.sanjin@nsoft.com PURPOSE/AIMS/GOALS SPARK is comprised of: SPARK School / SPARK Startup / SPARK Research & Development / SPARK Business School - Mission: Contribute to increasing IT literacy among youth, thereby increasing their job prospects. Vision: Becoming the engine of education system reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Startup - Mission: Transforming the IT industry in SEE region by accelerating digital startups with scalable business models. Vision: Becoming the top acceleration platform for digital startups in SEE region, via technology innovation, and business opportunities expansion across the globe. R&D - Mission: Supporting all SPARK operations, both financially and technologically, by being an important backbone of the company. Vision: Launching our own custom-developed products, and working on interesting and innovative projects for our international clients. Business - Mission - Twofold: (1) To provide innovative, creative and effective brand marketing, PR and event campaigns which help SPARK companies and startups grow their businesses. (2) To position SPARK as innovative human resources, marketing, business advisory, coworking and event management service provider. Vision: To increase the number of people in marketing & event teams and to become an innovative marketing & event agency providing services to local companies, and thus helping the SPARK sustainability.

13 Name SPARK poslovni park d.o.o. (Company) and Association Hello World Mostar (NGO) - branded as SPARK school Company and NGO Bosnia and Herzegovina Mostar info@spark.ba Sanjin Osmanbašić Managing Director osmanbasic.sanjin@nsoft.com PROGRAMS/PRODUCTS/SERVICE Co-working / Education / Mentoring / Acceleration / Funding / Research and development / Prototyping / Consulting / Product design / Communication and marketing / B2B connections / Advocacy / Networking / Legal affairs / Event production / HRM / Business advisory Program formats Workshops / Seminars / Presentations / Lectures / Hackathons / Conferences / Panel discussions / Bootcamps / Forums / Speed-date mentoring Program themes IT / Social business / Entrepreneurship / Social innovation / Creative Industries / Capacity building / Design & architecture / Gaming industry / Gaming&sportsdata / Digitalisation / IoT&Big Data / Digital media & e-commerce SPACE RESOURCES 300m 2 500m 2 + Startup acceleration open space / Co-working open space / Dedicated offices / Meeting rooms / Workshop/education area / Event space / Makerspace / Library SUGGESTED PARTNERS IN UK by SPARK poslovni park d.o.o. (Company) and Association Hello World Mostar (NGO) - branded as SPARK school - Techstars London (London) - startup acceleration and partnership development - Impact Hub Kings Cross (London) - co-working, event management and community building - ideaspace (Cambridge) - partnership development - Founder Institute (London) - startup launching programme - Accelerate Cambridge (Cambridge) - startup acceleration program, coaching and workspace ORGANIZATION/COMPANY WOULD BENEFIT FROM CAPACITY BUILDING END EXPERIENCE EXCHANGE WITH THE UK IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS Business development Fundraising Service/product development Community building Storytelling and branding (for your organisation) Marketing and digital promotions International collaboration HR aspects General management Co-working space exchange (for both SPARK in B&H and the organisation in UK) Mentoring exchange (for both SPARK in B&H and the organisation in UK) Speakers (motivational, experts on certain topics, etc.) exchange (for both SPARK in B&H and the organisation in UK)

14 Final participants KOSOVO

15 MISSION Name Cacttus Company Kosovo Prishtina CACTTUS is committed to delivering quality technology solutions and professional services. Our mission is to contribute to local and regional development with our technology solutions, commitment and dedicated customer service. We strive to foster an open, trustworthy and friendly environment conducive to innovation, mutual respect, career development and personal growth so that our people can achieve their full potential. We are committed to our responsibility towards our society and our environment Arber Skenderi Software Development, Operations and Sales PURPOSE/AIMS/GOALS Demonstrate excellence in all aspects of the company; never to be satisfied. Be a trustworthy and reliable partner to each of our clients To continuously improve: the desire and ability to develop and incorporate ways to improve. Exchange of ideas and information throughout all levels of the organisation, Explore new ideas, create change, take risks, inflate creativity.

16 PROGRAMS/PRODUCTS/SERVICE Delivering quality technology solutions, Software Development, and creating specialized educational programs. Name Cacttus Company Kosovo Prishtina Arber Skenderi Software Development, Operations and Sales Program formats Workshops / Seminars / Presentations / Lectures / Hackathons / Camps / Conferences / Panel discussions / Bootcamps Program themes IT / Entrepreneurship / Social innovation / Creative Industries / Capacity building / Gaming industry / Digitalisation / Fintech SPACE RESOURCES CACTTUS 600 m 2 CACTTUS Education 750 m 2 CACTTUS Busines Solution and Software Development 250 m 2 Dedicated offices / Meeting rooms / Workshop/education area / Event space SUGGESTED PARTNERS IN UK by Cacttus Already collaborating with 1. Swishd, auditing of ios and Android apps 2. Foster and Freeman, Interested in events - Web Summit the largest tech conference in the world Europe s largest Education Tech Conference Arizona State University summit Future London Academy - course/design-thinking-and-innovation - Digital Strategy Innovation Summit ORGANIZATION/COMPANY WOULD BENEFIT FROM CAPACITY BUILDING END EXPERIENCE EXCHANGE WITH THE UK IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS Business development Service/product development International collaboration General management

17 MISSION Name Jakova Innovation Center NGO To establish an environment in which an array of care through training, management expertise, shared space, and support networks will enable emerging technology, agricultural and crafts orientated businesses to succeed and growth. Kosovo Gjakove Fatos Axhemi Executive Director PURPOSE/AIMS/GOALS Educating new businesses in structuring their ideas, considering market validation, product licensing, financial projections and fundraising, team working, connect them to know-how/international network Establishing / Developing new ventures and start-ups around Kosovo Create jobs through successful businesses

18 Name Jakova Innovation Center NGO Kosovo Gjakove Fatos Axhemi Executive Director PROGRAMS/PRODUCTS/SERVICE Co-working / Education / Mentoring / Incubation / Research and development / Prototyping / Consulting / Product design / Communication and marketing / B2B connections / Residency / Networking Program formats Workshops / Presentations / Lectures / Hackathons / Panel discussions / Bootcamps Program themes IT / Social business / Entrepreneurship / Social innovation / Design & architecture / Digitalisation / Fintech SPACE RESOURCES 800 m 2 Co-working open space Dedicated offices Meeting rooms Workshop/education area Event space Library SUGGESTED PARTNERS IN UK by Jakova Innovation Center None ORGANIZATION/COMPANY WOULD BENEFIT FROM CAPACITY BUILDING END EXPERIENCE EXCHANGE WITH THE UK IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS Business development Fundraising Community building Marketing and digital promotions International collaboration

19 MISSION Name Open Data Kosovo NGO Kosovo Pristina Open Data Kosovo is civic-tech organisation which believes that technology has a crucial role to play in contributing to good governance, transparency, citizen engagement, and social good. The organisation s mission revolves around leveraging the cross-cutting and borderless nature of digital technologies towards developing custom digital products that engage youth, grassroot communities, NGOs, CSOs, journalists, media, government institutions, advocacy agents, and norm entrepreneurs towards consolidating and coordinating their efforts with digitally assisted impact-driven results. info@opendatakosovo.org Blerta Thaçi Executive Director blerta@opendatakosovo.org PURPOSE/AIMS/GOALS In order to contribute towards combating high unemployment and youth disenfranchisement, Open Data Kosovo designs all of its programmes as an opportunity to incorporate elements of IT and digital product development trainings, workshops, skills constructions, and capacity building targeted at youth up to the university level.

20 Name Open Data Kosovo NGO Kosovo Pristina Blerta Thaçi Executive Director PROGRAMS/PRODUCTS/SERVICE Co-working / Education / Mentoring / Incubation / Consulting / Product design Services - Data collection, processing and visualisation - Research (governance, transparency, accountability, openness of public institutions, public services) and Data analysis - API, App, Full-Stack Web Development - Graphic and Human Centred Design - Training and Mentorship in Digital Development Life Cycle - Development of Data-Driven and - Evidence-Based Policy Proposals Training and Digital Capacity-Building (equipping youth and public officials with skills to develop, use and maintain digital tools) - Ability to Scale Through Network of Over 600 Local Digital Community Contributors (number of beneficiaries involved in the previous ODK projects). - Investment in Building Tech Communities for Social Good as Corporate Social Responsibility. Program formats Workshops / Seminars / Presentations / Lectures / Hackathons Program themes IT / Social innovation / Capacity building / Digitalisation SPACE RESOURCES 300m 2 500m 2 Co-working open space / Dedicated offices / Meeting rooms / Workshop/education area / Event space SUGGESTED PARTNERS IN UK by Open Data Kosovo Already partners with The Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is a partner through the ActionSEE network in implementing the Regional - We would benefit from and would like to connect with private enterprise and local government institutions that are keen in implementing corporate social responsibility projects that revolve around civic-tech. Interested in events OpenDataCon - and OGP Conference - ORGANIZATION/COMPANY WOULD BENEFIT FROM CAPACITY BUILDING END EXPERIENCE EXCHANGE WITH THE UK IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS Business development Fundraising Community building Marketing and digital promotions International collaboration

21 Final participants MACEDONIA

22 MISSION Name InPlayer Hub Our mission is to make our clients more money from their library of online media assets, be they live, recurring or on-demand. Company Macedonia Skopje Elena Draganovska Head of Client and Sales Support PURPOSE/AIMS/GOALS Our long term goal is to redefine the digital asset monetisation with the introduction of new technologies and improving the overall user experience. Our main focus is on product, sales and customer success.

23 Name InPlayer Hub Company Macedonia Skopje Elena Draganovska Head of Client and Sales Support PROGRAMS/PRODUCTS/SERVICE InPlayer is the next generation video and digital asset monetization platform. Together with American Express we were able to deliver the first ever stream on Twitter, marking a major moment in the music and social industry. It was a live streaming of Basement Jaxx Live event in UK that reached video impression. Our goal was to make video streaming possible on Twitter where publishers can easily reach their target audience and offer them direct access. Organizing IT conference for Artificial intelligence and Machine learning. Program formats Conferences / Presentations Program themes IT SPACE RESOURCES N/A SUGGESTED PARTNERS IN UK by InPleer Hub We have worked with Filmbox International Ltd., Jackshoot Our business with benefit from knowledge sharing and networking events where other companies from the IT and digital content publishing sector are involved. For example: ORGANIZATION/COMPANY WOULD BENEFIT FROM CAPACITY BUILDING END EXPERIENCE EXCHANGE WITH THE UK IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS Business development Fundraising Service/product development Community building Storytelling and branding (for your organisation) International collaboration

24 Final participants MONTENEGRO

25 MISSION Name Business Start-up Centre Bar - BSC Bar Mission of BSC Bar to its support the creation of an enabling environment for economic growth through the creation of small and medium-sized enterprises in Montenegro NGO Montenegro Bar info@bscbar.org Ivana Tomasevic, Director i.tomasevic@bscbar.org PURPOSE/AIMS/GOALS Facilitate the creation and growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in Montenegro and to increase employment; Support the development of the education system to better meet the needs of the labour market with special focus on innovation and innovative capacities; Influence the reduction of business barriers with our programmes - providing easier access to financial capital for start-ups, to international networks and to knowledge; Influence the strengthening of institutional support for SMEs. Support international collaboration: technology transfer, joint ventures, access to international market.

26 Name Business Start-up Centre Bar - BSC Bar NGO Montenegro Bar info@bscbar.org Ivana Tomasevic, Director i.tomasevic@bscbar.org PROGRAMS/PRODUCTS/SERVICE Co-working / Education / Mentoring / Funding / Incubation / Consulting / Communication and marketing / B2B connections / Advocacy / Networking + We have following services: training programmes, business planning support, consultancy and mentoring, business plan competition and micro-loan support, networking, project management support Program formats Workshops / Seminars / Presentations / Lectures / Conferences / Panel discussions Program themes IT / Social business / Entrepreneurship / Social innovation / Creative Industries / Capacity building SPACE RESOURCES 1000m 2 Co-working open space / Dedicated offices / Meeting rooms / Workshop/education area / Event space / Terrace / Lounge SUGGESTED PARTNERS IN UK by Jakova Innovation Center So far collaborated with University of Sheffield, We are primary interested in innovative approaches to - Improving our own services - UK Business accelerators and incubators - UK experience to supporting start-up companies and entrepreneurs especially in innovative areas ORGANIZATION/COMPANY WOULD BENEFIT FROM CAPACITY BUILDING END EXPERIENCE EXCHANGE WITH THE UK IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS Business development Service/product development Community building Storytelling and branding (for your organisation) Marketing and digital promotions International collaboration

27 MISSION Name Digitalizuj.me To help citizens and organisations in Montenegro understand and realize exciting new opportunities for social change and business in the digital environment. NGO Montenegro Podgorica Vladimir Vulic Director of Projects PURPOSE/AIMS/GOALS The strategic focus of Digitalizuj.me is to try and reach as many people as possible and teach them about business and social entrepreneurship opportunities that digital technologies offer. Through different programmes the organisation is trying to reach different demographics in a way that will be approachable and interesting. Creating an environment that would foster innovation and be conductive for new organisations, both in the fields of start-ups and social enterprises; Introduce digital skills to youth and adolescents, either through formal education, or various forms of non-formal education; Improve digital literacy among the general population, and allow them to more easily identify and realize new opportunities in the digital environment; Help companies in Montenegro in digital transformation initiatives.

28 Name Digitalizuj.me NGO Montenegro Podgorica Vladimir Vulic Director of Projects PROGRAMS/PRODUCTS/SERVICE Education / Mentoring / Incubation / Consulting / Communication and marketing / Advocacy / Networking / Event production Program formats Workshops / Seminars / Presentations / Lectures / Hackathons / Conferences / Panel discussions/ Bootcamps Digitalizuj.me provides trainings and workshops for private companies and government institutions. Digital media-related services include developing digital marketing strategies, community building and community management, social media marketing and promotion. Through the Youth Innovation Lab the organisation also offers skills workshops and incubation and acceleration for social entrepreneurship projects. Digitalizuj.me hosts a Speakers Series - a regular monthly event free of charge for the general public, which features inspirational, informative and passionate speakers who share their ideas on topics which include digital marketing, digital transformation, social innovation, leadership, managing change, social media, start-ups. Program themes IT / Social business / Entrepreneurship / Social innovation / Digitalisation / Digital Marketing SPACE RESOURCES N/A ORGANIZATION/COMPANY WOULD BENEFIT FROM CAPACITY BUILDING END EXPERIENCE EXCHANGE WITH THE UK IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS Service/product development Community building Marketing and digital promotions International collaboration SUGGESTED PARTNERS IN UK by Open Data Kosovo Nesta - Innovation foundation - London - Content Marketing Academy - Education and conferences - Edinburgh/Dundee -

29 Final participants SERBIA

30 MISSION Name Deli Space for creative activity Deli space connect creative people who work here and share their ideas, knowledge and experience. In Deli space are people, who connected their skills for common business ventures. Deli space is discontinuity with the current values. Deli is the place of creation of new values. Deli is centre of creative Niš. NGO Serbia Niš Nenad Stojanović Project Director PURPOSE/AIMS/GOALS Identifying the needs of creative people for their independent and networked work; Creating space for education, creative and permanent learning and improvement; Creating a new, unique approach for creative individuals and young entrepreneurs who are ready to launch their ideas through innovative approaches. Support for young people in creative industries.

31 Name Deli Space for creative activity NGO Serbia Niš Nenad Stojanović Project Director PROGRAMS/PRODUCTS/SERVICE Co-working / Education / Mentoring / Incubation / Research and development / Consulting / Product design / Communication and marketing / B2B connections / Residency / Advocacy / Networking / Event production Research co-working The first research on the capacities and the power of the coworking community in Serbia. Research available at Marketing campaigns For Beginning program of NiCAT cluster Counselling for new entrepreneurs Connecting with the National Employment Service, Eneca and APR. Program formats Workshops / Seminars / Presentations / Lectures / Conferences / Panel discussions Program themes IT / Social business / Entrepreneurship / Social innovation / Creative Industries / Design & architecture SPACE RESOURCES 50m 2 300m 2 Co-working open space / Dedicated offices / Meeting rooms / Workshop/education area / Event space / Library SUGGESTED PARTNERS IN UK by Deli Space for creative activity None ORGANIZATION/COMPANY WOULD BENEFIT FROM CAPACITY BUILDING END EXPERIENCE EXCHANGE WITH THE UK IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS Business development Fundraising Community building Storytelling and branding (for your organisation)

32 MISSION Name SEE ICT / Startit NGO Serbia SEE ICT s mission is to educate people in basic IT and entrepreneurial skills by 2020 and help them find jobs in the IT industry, start new businesses, develop and strengthen family businesses and self-employment through freelance platforms. This will be achieved through the development of 12 local Startit Centers for tech and entrepreneurship with various education programs and an innovative online education platform. Belgrade kontakt@startit.rs Katarina Kosmina Programme coordinator katarina.kosmina@seeict.org PURPOSE/AIMS/GOALS Providing professional growth support for tech professionals in the country Providing technological education for beginners Increasing the potentials of smaller cities across Serbia

33 PROGRAMS/PRODUCTS/SERVICE Co-working / Education / Mentoring / Consulting / Networking / Event production / Online Tech Jobs Platform Name SEE ICT / Startit NGO Serbia Belgrade kontakt@startit.rs Katarina Kosmina Programme coordinator katarina.kosmina@seeict.org Program formats Workshops / Presentations / Lectures / Hackathons / Conferences / Panel discussions Program themes IT / Entrepreneurship / Social innovation / Creative Industries / Capacity building / Digitalisation SPACE RESOURCES BELGRADE 500m 2 Co-working open space / Meeting rooms / Workshop/education area / Event space / Kitchen / Terrace / Lounge / Library / VR room NOVI SAD 200m 2 ZRENJANIN 250m 2 VRŠAC 130m 2 ORGANIZATION/COMPANY WOULD BENEFIT FROM CAPACITY BUILDING END EXPERIENCE EXCHANGE WITH THE UK IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS Community building International collaboration General management VALJEVO 150m 2 SUGGESTED PARTNERS IN UK by SEE ICT / Startit Bristol VR Lab -

34 MISSION Name COPRIX media Company Serbia Revolutionize the early years education, by creating teaching aids in a form of applications, that leverage latest technologies in order to provide, adaptive & personalized educational experiences based on each child s specific needs & strengths thus allowing them to achieve their personal maximal potential right from kindergarten. Belgrade vladimir.kopric@coprix.net Vladimir Kopric, CEO vladimir.kopric@coprix.net PURPOSE/AIMS/GOALS To increase the availability of our applications globally as well as the adoption in formal and non-formal educational systems.our goal for 2018 is to increase the acceptance of our applications in UK and US, amongst teachers in private & public elementary schools as well as home schoolers. We plan to achieve this through increasing our marketing and sales efforts in the targeted markets.

35 Name COPRIX media Company Serbia Belgrade Vladimir Kopric, CEO PROGRAMS/PRODUCTS/SERVICE Cross platform Applications that are used as Interactive Digital teaching aids in early education. Tools for creation of digital teaching aids. Complete solutions for elementary schools, interactive classroom design, trainings, applications with content, maintenance. Program formats Seminars / Presentations / Lectures / Conferences / Help services for development of apps Program themes IT / Social business / Entrepreneurship / Social innovation / Creative Industries / Gaming industry / Digitalisation SPACE RESOURCES N/A SUGGESTED PARTNERS IN UK by COPRIX media ARBOR arbor-education.com ORGANIZATION/COMPANY WOULD BENEFIT FROM CAPACITY BUILDING END EXPERIENCE EXCHANGE WITH THE UK IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS Business development Fundraising Service/product development Community building Storytelling and branding (for your organisation) International collaboration

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