A new piece of modern technology purchased as part of the program implemented in Serbia by the Regional Challenge Fund (RCF) – a triple quadrupole liquid chromatograph, was officially handed over today to the Faculty of Medicine in Novi Sad. […]
The Western Balkan (WB6) region boasts great potential, but a critical hurdle stands in the way: a skills gap between its young workforce and the demands of businesses of today. With its strategically placed investments, the Regional Challenge Fund is […]
The Regional Challenge Fund (RCF) is excited to announce the winning applications for its Third Call grant program, awarding cooperative vocational education and training courses leading to nationally recognized certificates designed in cooperation between companies and VET providers. A total of 35 projects was selected for funding and the RCF dedicated […]
Vocational education and training (VET) play a crucial role in equipping young people with the skills needed for employment and economic success. The Western Balkans were characterized by decade-long high youth unemployment and skills mismatch, and we are happy to […]
In the Western Balkans 6 (WB6) economies, teaming up of companies (industry) and vocational schools is making a big difference. This partnership, driven by the need for a skilled workforce and economic growth is addressing skill gaps, curricula development, enhancing […]
The Regional Challenge Fund successfully organised interactive Tutorial Sessions across Western Balkan 6 to support shortlisted applicants in preparing their project proposals from September 26th to October 26th, 2023 via the Zoom platform. During the Tutorials, the RCF team covered […]
Tirana, September 26th, 2023 – Under the Berlin Process, the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Albania, in collaboration with the Western Balkans 6 Chamber Investment Forum and the Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Albania, supported by […]
The Regional Challenge Fund in the Western Balkan 6 had its Third Call for Expressions of Interest from May 22nd until July 7th, 2023. The call encouraged the applications from consortia of vocational training institutes and enterprises from WB6 economies, […]
The Regional Challenge Fund organized online Tutorial and Q&A Sessions of the Third Call across the Western Balkans 6 from 20th to 22nd June, 2023. The Tutorial and Q&A Sessions provided detailed information about the online application procedure, and application […]
To promote its Third Call and share information on the eligibility of the applicants, actions, costs, application procedures and more, the Regional Challenge Fund (RCF) organized Info Sessions across the Western Balkans 6 from 7th to 9th June 2023 via […]
