Possibility for Cooperation
your regional partner for EU projects
The Vojvodina Development Agency (RAV) actively participates as a project partner in various EU programs, including the Danube Transnational Program, Horizon Europe, Interreg Adrion Program, Interreg IPA Cross-border Cooperation programs, and others.
RAV collaborates on projects with international development organizations such as JICA, GIZ, USAID, and more.
As a member of the German-Serbian Chamber of Commerce since its establishment, RAV collaborates with other foreign chambers of commerce and business clubs.
RAV has actively participated in the following projects:
IFC Project "Value Chain of Production in the Western Balkans"
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) initiated a digital platform to connect companies from the Western Balkans with regional and global value chains, aiming to create new jobs and strengthen the regional economy. RAV contributed to the project by developing support measures for the manufacturing sector in Vojvodina, including a financial support program for purchasing new equipment in the production industry and setting the Value Chain Program for Production in Vojvodina (2021 – ongoing).
Project "Decarbonization of the Economy and Reduction of Environmental Pollution"
This project involves automating 125 heating plants in Novi Sad, supported by UNDP, SIDA, and EIB (first phase implemented in 2022).
Joint Project with the Japanese JICA Agency: "Japanese Volunteers for International Cooperation"
In a longstanding collaboration, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) provided a professional consultant from Japan to work at RAV for two years, from August 2021 to August 2023.
The joint project aimed to enhance the competitiveness of the food sector in Vojvodina, especially micro and small enterprises, as well as agricultural farms producing goods for domestic and foreign markets. The focus was on healthy food, organic food, and premium products.
The Japanese consultant worked on educating Vojvodina’s companies in implementing Japanese business organization systems, such as the 5S system.
Suppliers' Days
Since 2017, RAV has been organizing Supplier Days for two sectors: agribusiness and the supporting automotive industry, metals, rubber, plastics, and electronics. These events, financed by the Provincial Government, facilitate B2B meetings to help small businesses enter supplier chains.
Coordination of the Development of the "Development Plan of Vojvodina 2023-2030"
Coordinated by RAV, the Development Plan is a seven-year strategic document led by the Provincial Secretariat for Regional Development, Interregional Cooperation, and Local Self-Government. The project has the support of GIZ, SIDA, and national and regional governments (April 2019 – April 2023).
RAV is interested in projects covering various themes and areas:
- Regional development
- Socio-economic development
- Support for local communities
- Private sector development and increased competitiveness
- Development of supply chains in agribusiness, metal processing industry, machinery industry, etc.
- Projects supporting technological innovations
- Startup and innovation ecosystem development
- Green economy
- Digitalization
- Introduction of new technologies in agro-industry
- Research and development
RAV offers expertise in the following areas:
- Support for small and medium-sized enterprises, startups, and foreign investors
- Strong industry-academia collaboration
- In-depth understanding of regional economy, business conditions, and market needs
- Profound knowledge of state aid and financial opportunities for small and medium enterprises, startups, and investors
- Rich experience in strategic research, planning, methodology development, and analysis
- Team with experience in implementing EU and international projects
- Support in project promotion and management
Please get in touch with the Department for national and international funds for all project-related inquiries.
