RDBIH – Development of Research & Development strategies and centers in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Development of Research & Development Strategies and Centers in Bosnia and Herzegovina (RDBIH) project, funded through the Erasmus+ CBHE program (101177753-RDBIH-ERASMUS-EDU-2024-CBHE), aims to transform Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)’s research landscape over four years. Led by the University of Novi Sad with EU and local partners, the initiative focuses on developing modern research and development (R&D) strategies aligned with European standards, establishing six R&D centers across leading universities, and creating a digital R&D network to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange.
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This project addresses critical challenges such as the absence of research infrastructure, limited research outputs, and weak academia-industry collaboration. By combating brain drain and fostering applied research, the project will enhance scientific relevance, societal impact, and labor market alignment. It also includes capacity-building efforts to train researchers and staff in effectively managing the new R&D centers.
The RDBIH project aspires to create a sustainable research ecosystem that supports innovation, economic growth, and global competitiveness for BiH universities. By fostering academia-industry-policy partnerships and establishing an inclusive digital platform, the initiative will contribute to the country’s transition toward a knowledge-based, sustainable society.
The consortium of the ‘Development of Research & Development Strategies and Centers in Bosnia and Herzegovina (RDBIH)’ project consists of 15 partners, including higher education institutions (HEIs), ministries, and industry stakeholders. The project is coordinated by the University of Novi Sad (UNS) from Serbia, while the partners include the University of Zenica (UNZE), the University of Tuzla (UNTZ), the University of East Sarajevo (UES), the University of Banja Luka (UNIBL), the University of Sarajevo (UNSA), the University of Mostar (SUM), Technische Hochschule Ulm (THU) from Germany, and the University of Macedonia (UOM) from Greece. Ministries involved in the project are the Ministry for Scientific and Technological Development and Higher Education of Republika Srpska (MNV), the Ministry of Science, Education, Culture and Sport of Herzegovina-Neretva Canton (MNOKSHB), the Ministry of Education and Science of Bosnia and Herzegovina (MONKT), the Ministry for Science, Higher Education and Youth of Sarajevo Canton (MONKS), and the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Zenica-Doboj Canton (MONKSZDK). BIT Alliance – the Information Technology Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina is also part of the consortium.
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The Development of Research & Development Strategies and Centers in Bosnia and Herzegovina (RDBIH) project, funded through the Erasmus+ CBHE program (101177753-RDBIH-ERASMUS-EDU-2024-CBHE), aims to transform Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)’s research landscape over four years. Led by the University of Novi Sad with EU and local partners, the initiative focuses on developing modern research and development (R&D) strategies aligned with European standards, establishing six R&D centers across leading universities, and creating a digital R&D network to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange.
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This project addresses critical challenges such as the absence of research infrastructure, limited research outputs, and weak academia-industry collaboration. By combating brain drain and fostering applied research, the project will enhance scientific relevance, societal impact, and labor market alignment. It also includes capacity-building efforts to train researchers and staff in effectively managing the new R&D centers.
The RDBIH project aspires to create a sustainable research ecosystem that supports innovation, economic growth, and global competitiveness for BiH universities. By fostering academia-industry-policy partnerships and establishing an inclusive digital platform, the initiative will contribute to the country’s transition toward a knowledge-based, sustainable society.
The consortium of the ‘Development of Research & Development Strategies and Centers in Bosnia and Herzegovina (RDBIH)’ project consists of 15 partners, including higher education institutions (HEIs), ministries, and industry stakeholders. The project is coordinated by the University of Novi Sad (UNS) from Serbia, while the partners include the University of Zenica (UNZE), the University of Tuzla (UNTZ), the University of East Sarajevo (UES), the University of Banja Luka (UNIBL), the University of Sarajevo (UNSA), the University of Mostar (SUM), Technische Hochschule Ulm (THU) from Germany, and the University of Macedonia (UOM) from Greece. Ministries involved in the project are the Ministry for Scientific and Technological Development and Higher Education of Republika Srpska (MNV), the Ministry of Science, Education, Culture and Sport of Herzegovina-Neretva Canton (MNOKSHB), the Ministry of Education and Science of Bosnia and Herzegovina (MONKT), the Ministry for Science, Higher Education and Youth of Sarajevo Canton (MONKS), and the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Zenica-Doboj Canton (MONKSZDK). BIT Alliance – the Information Technology Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina is also part of the consortium.
