ZAEV Business-Technology Accelerator 25-26

Within the framework of the "ZAEV Business-Technology Accelerator" to support start-ups, small and medium companies by developing methods for testing the effectiveness of the business model, evaluation of applied technology, the long-term sustainability of the projected innovation and identification of market potential in business practice, marking

27 June - Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day

Celebrating Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day on 27 June, declared by the United Nations General Assembly, which will focus on promoting applicable innovations in micro, small and medium companies. The purpose of this support is to facilitate the path of companies that have the potential to realize innovative business ideas. The support through this public call will be intended for projects that have a sustainable concept and a clear ambition for commercialization.

18 February - ZAEV Business-Technology Accelerator and World Corporate Social Responsibility Day

Celebrating the World Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Day on 18 February, with the increase in the number of companies that with their transparent and ethical behaviour will further contribute to the protection of the social environment, sustainable development and prosperity in the community in which they live and work. Activities will be aimed at stimulating corporate culture and an innovative approach to governance, which includes a volunteer approach and community service. They should encourage change in the business community, given that by investing in social responsibility companies invest in their competitiveness, mostly because these practices have become a prerequisite for work and export to foreign markets (especially in the European Union market). The above activities should result in increasing the number of companies that with their transparent and ethical behaviour will further contribute to the protection of the environment and society, for sustainable development and prosperity in the community in which they live and work.

These observations will be realized through the following activities:

Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day (June 27) and World Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Day (February 18)

  • Investor Demo Day with Local Focus

Organize a demo day spotlighting startups with solutions addressing regional challenges (e.g., agriculture tech for Strumica’s fertile region, renewable energy tech), inviting Macedonian and Balkan investors to foster regional investment.

  • Cross-Border Market Expansion Workshops

Deliver sessions that prepare SMEs for export by covering cross-border marker, localization strategies, and cultural market differences, particularly targeting Western Balkans and EU markets.

  • Sustainable Supply Chain Innovation Challenge

Challenge businesses to develop solutions that increase transparency and sustainability in their supply chains, emphasizing ethical sourcing and local supplier empowerment.

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