Commissar EC for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth Maria Gabriel has signed an agreement on closer cooperation with Montenegro in the framework of the Horizon Europe program for the period from 2021 to 2027, reports RTCG.
The agreement has also been signed with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Serbia, Georgia and Israel.
“Researchers, innovators and research organizations established in the region can now fully participate in the € 95,5 billion EU program on an equal footing with organizations from EU member states,” the European Commission said in a statement.
European Commissioner Maria Gabriel welcomed the participation of five countries in the region in the project.
“Working together, we can attract investment, develop human capital, support startups and create the necessary conditions for growth. Implementation of the Agenda for the Western Balkans and participation in Horizon Europe will have a great impact on the region and Europe as a whole, ”said the Commissioner.
Participation in Horizon Europe will enable the countries of the Western Balkans to develop projects, technologies and conduct research and activities that will contribute to solving global problems.
