Welcome to
Open4Business: Made in the Western Balkans, Supported by the European Union
The European Commission, Directorate-General for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations (EC NEAR) in cooperation with the Economic Chamber of North Macedonia and Western Balkans 6 Chamber Investment Forum (WB6 CIF) has the pleasure of inviting you to the regional event “Open4Business - Made in the Western Balkans - Supported by the European Union” taking place on 5 October 2023 in Skopje.
This B2B (Business to Business) and B2F (Business to Finance) event will promote the new financial instruments of the European Union for Micro, Small, and Medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) available in the region through the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) aligned with EU policy priorities for the region.
Companies will have the opportunity to learn about and familiarise themselves with the new financing products supported by the EU that will be available in the coming years. These financial instruments are intended but not limited to areas such as green investments and technologies, microfinancing, energy efficiency (EE), renewable energy projects (RE), sustainable agriculture, circular economy, eco-tourism, and enterprises led by women and youth. Financing will be available in the form of loans, capital, investment incentives and technical assistance.
The event intends to enhance MSMEs' awareness of financing opportunities through the WBIF, facilitate knowledge-sharing among different stakeholders, and encourage collaborations to foster the growth and competitiveness of MSMEs in the Western Balkans.
