Support programme for development of Digital Innovation Hubs in the Western Balkans

Published	16 MAY 2023	Deadline	31 MAY 2023

The RCC is looking for a qualified consultant to implement a support programme for development of Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) in the Western Balkans. The specific purpose of the assignment is to: (1) identify existing or upcoming funding opportunities and capacity-building schemes to support the growth of DIHs in the region and (2) build a pipeline of project concepts that would be suitable for such opportunities.

The consultancy aims to support the activities undertaken by the RCC in the framework of implementation of the Common Regional Market (CRM) Action Plan 2021-2024. The CRM’s Regional Innovation Area component aims to assist development of a regional innovation ecosystem, including through the development of innovation infrastructure in the region.

Qualified experts are invited to submit their applications in line with the Open Call for Consulting Services.

Download	Open call for consultancy (Ref. No. 032-023)

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Way forward on Common Regional Market in the context of the EU Single Market

Published	26 MAY 2023	Deadline	12 JUN 2023

The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is seeking consultancy services to support RCC Secretariat in assessing the preparedness of Common Regional Market (CRM) 2021-2024 for phasing-in into the EU Single Market.
For this purpose, a consultancy or a consulting consortium will be engaged to support the RCC Secretariat in undertaking a thorough assessment of the preparedness of CRM 2021-2024 Action Plan and its policy areas for phasing-in into the EU Single Market as well as to showcase the benefits of deeper regional economic integration within economies themselves and benefits of closer integration within the EU Single Market (in those policy areas whose conditions allow for phasing-in).

Qualified consulting companies/consortia of experts are invited to submit their application in line with the Open Call for Consulting Services reference number 019-023

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