The project is funded by the European Union and Montenegro, implemented by the consortium composed of Expertise France, BPI France, and Business France.
It aims to support the capacity development of Montenegrin institutions to improve the business environment and innovation. On the basis of this general objective, the project is based on 3 (objective) components.
1 - Developed strategic and operational framework for implementation of policies for enhancement of competitiveness and innovation
The project provides technical assistances to Montenegrin policymakers to develop their strategies and operational frameworks for competitiveness and innovation.
This involves support for the implementation of Montenegro's industrial policy as well as the development of a support program for the modernisation of the industry and strategies for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (2018-2022) and for the development of clusters (2020-2022). The project is also involved in the revision of the "Smart Specialisation Strategy”.
2 - Strengthened institutional, technical and administrative capacities for the implementation of the competitiveness and innovation policies, including actions targeting the improvement of research and innovation capacities of SMEs
The project develops a tailor-made capacity building program for staff involved in the implementation of competitiveness and innovation policies (including the Ministry of the Economy), as well as for Tehnopolis staff (entrepreneurship-innovative center). In addition, support will be provided for a public promotion and awareness campaign.
3 - Strenghtened competitiveness and innovation of clusters and business entities, improved business performance productivity and profitability
A support grant program, including a pilot program and technical assistance for cluster development, will be implemented to strengthen the competitiveness and innovation of these clusters.
The main beneficiaries targeted by these supports are all the main Montenegrin players in the field of competitiveness and innovation: the Ministries of Economy, Finance, Science, Sustainable Development and Tourism. SMEs and the Investment Promotion Agency, which need technical assistance to develop their strategies and operational frameworks for competitiveness and innovation.
Other final beneficiaries are SMEs, clusters, chambers of commerce, Tehnopolis, the network of business centers and any other public / private organisations involved in the competitiveness and innovation in Montenegro.
Activities
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Development of a comprehensive framework for Competitiveness and Innovation and establishment of a strategic and operational framework for Industrial and SME Policy
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• Establishment of a strategic and operational framework for Industrial policy
• Support the Montenegrin stakeholders for the development of a comprehensive framework for SMEs and Cluster Development
• Support EU-Montenegro collaboration for development of the private sector
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Preparation of a capacity building programme for the staff involved in the implementation of the Competitiveness and Innovation policies
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• Capacity building programme for the staff involved in the implementation of the Competitiveness and Innovation policies
• Support activities to Tehnopolis
• Communication campaign
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Strengthening competitiveness and innovation of clusters and business entities
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• Competitiveness Support Grants Scheme
• Technical assistance for cluster development
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