Meet your National/regional POPRI EUSAIR coordinator
Valentina Radulović
Science and Technology Park Montenegro, Executive Director
Science and Technology Park Montenegro was established to promote economic growth and development in Montenegro, with a particular focus on nurturing high-tech companies and teams. A key element of our mission is to support the development and commercialization of innovative ideas and projects.
Our partnership with the EUSAIR POPRI youth initiative offers an excellent opportunity for young people in Montenegro to connect with peers from different countries, share experiences, and collaborate on innovative projects. This aligns perfectly with our mission of fostering youth entrepreneurship and helping students achieve their entrepreneurial goals.
We are committed to supporting this initiative by carefully preparing and selecting the top teams from our programs and sending them to the POPRI EUSAIR youth competition. We believe this competition offers an excellent platform to inspire, motivate, and engage young people, encouraging their active involvement in the entrepreneurial landscape and helping them realise their potential.
Annalisa Deiuri
ConfCooperative
Confcooperative FVG offers technical and legal support, advocacy and training in specific areas to all cooperative enterprises associated. As part of the cooperative movement, Confcooperative also strongly believes in engaging young people so that they can discover the values and business opportunity that this model offers. Building a new generation of entrepreneurs capable of transforming challenges and resources of their territories into business idea for a sustainable growth is our goal. Being part of international competition is a wonderful experience for young men and women to exchange ideas, practices, networking and share enthusiasm.
GIOVANNI RIGHI
Sanmarino innovation
San Marino Innovation, Institute for Innovation of the Republic of San Marino, is a company that has the task of creating an ecosystem for the growth of the innovation of the Republic, for all aspects: research, training and collaboration between national and international actors.EUSAIR POPRI event is a great opportunity for young people in San Marino, because they will have the opportunity to compare with different realities, coming from different countries, and spend two days together in the name of innovation. San Marino Innovation and the University of San Marino want to support the initiative by preparing and selecting the teams in the best way.
Dr. GEORGE PAPAMICHAIL
Science and Technology Park of Crete, Director
We are very happy to participate in the POPRI EUSAIR initiative and take advantage of its network and activities. One of our key priorities at STEP-C is to support youth entrepreneurship and assist young people and students fulfilling their entrepreneurial dreams. POPRI EUSAIR youth competition provides an excellent opportunity to do so, by involving, inspiring and motivating young people to take an active role in the entrepreneurial arena.
Frane Šesnić
ZICER - Zagreb Innovation Centre, CEO
POPRI EUSAIR is an outstanding competition for students and a valuable initiative. It encourages early entrepreneurship in academic careers, which helps in fostering creativity, problem-solving, and real-world skills. At ZICER - Zagreb Innovation Centre, we have seen the power of innovative entrepreneurship first-hand. ZICER supports startups and entrepreneurs by providing them with resources, multifaceted support, and a vibrant community. By joining our hub, aspiring founders can move towards a future of innovation and achievement.
BOJANA CIPOT, PTP
Popri EUSAIR Youth National Coordinator – Slovenia
Based on the experience of Primorski tehnološki park in entrepreneurship learning of youth we have created a network and friendly cooperation among technology parks of all 9 Adriatic-Ionian countries and we are happy to announce that young teams of students will meet in May 2021, as a back-to-back event during EUSAIR forum. I am convinced that young people can contribute and spread the European values of cooperation, innovation and growth, they can build trust and responsibility and above all, with their mind-set, innovativeness and enthusiasm they can improve their and our quality of life. Priomorski tehnološki park will continue with entrepreneurial learning of youth as we want that EUSAIR youth event becomes every year tradition. Follow us and cheer for EUSAIR POPRI youth!
Andjela Kostić, Inovacioni Centar Banja Luka
Popri EUSAIR Youth National Coordinator – BiH
As the National Coordinator in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the POPRI EUSAIR Youth competition, I strongly believe in the importance of fostering innovative and entrepreneurial spirit among high school and university students. In the Innovation Center Banja Luka, where we actively support small businesses and operate a business incubator, we see the transformative power of young minds daily. The POPRI EUSAIR Youth competition is more than just a contest, it's a catalyst for change. By encouraging creativity, fostering teamwork, and igniting ambition, this competition empowers our youth to become the drivers of progress and change in their communities. This competition isn't just about winning; it's about learning, growing, and expanding horizons. Participants gain valuable experience in developing business models, pitching their ideas, and collaborating with peers—a skill set that will serve them well in their future endeavors. As a university student myself, I am delighted to witness that this competition is empowering the youth to shape a brighter tomorrow.
Andrijana Bogdanovska, Center for Knowledge Management
Popri EUSAIR Youth National Coordinator – North Macedonia
I am really looking forward to EUSAIR POPRI event which, in my opinion, is highly important for strengthening of the participation of young people in the economy and enabling the growth of their entrepreneurial skills. I believe that through the EUSAIR POPRI event they will gain experience, broaden their views, increase their networks, and explore new opportunities. The Center for Knowledge Management is always ready to help young people pave their path to a brighter future!
Nikolla Pulla, AULEDA
Popri EUSAIR Youth National Coordinator - Albania
Since 2003, helping the economic development of the Vlora region, strengthening the capacity of local businesses, and boosting the abilities of human capital, including young people, women, marginalized groups, and much more. When it comes to economic and social stability, young people play an important role. For that reason, Auleda has been working through the years to offer opportunities, enabling young people to perform their talent.
VLADIMIR NIKIC, Business Incubator Novi Sad
Popri EUSAIR Youth National Coordinator - Serbia
Business Incubator Novi Sad (BINS) was founded in 2010 with the goal to support the young entrepreneurs with ideas based on knowledge and new technologies, whose potential market assures high profitability and its scope allows for scalability. Through implementation of national and international projects (such as The Competition for the Best Technology Innovation in Serbia, Enterprise Europe Network and Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs) we promote entrepreneurship and participate in building innovation eco-system. Participation in EUSAIR POPRI event to youth teams will give the opportunity to promote their innovative project throughout the Adriatic-Ionian region, and to gain important knowledge and skills for their bigger projects in the future.
Izobraževalne ustanove, ki sodelujejo v POPRI tekmovanju