We are excited to continue the tradition of rewarding the most promising young innovators from the POPRI EUSAIR Youth competition. As we head to Skopje for our 6th edition, we are especially proud to highlight that POPRI is the winner of the 2025 European Enterprise Promotion Award (EEPA) in the category of internationalization, confirming our role as a leading innovation hub for the Adriatic-Ionian region.
This year, the awards go beyond the stage, offering winners unique opportunities to engage with European policy and regional development at the highest level. These experiences are designed to expand perspectives, strengthen entrepreneurial ideas, and build meaningful international connections.
The 1st and 2nd ranked teams (2 young persons per team) from both high school and university categories will be invited to join an exclusive study tour to Brussels. Taking place on 8–9 July 2026, winners will have the opportunity to participate in the Macro-regional & Sea Basin Strategies Days 2026. This experience provides a rare front-row seat to EU-level strategic discussions, allowing young innovators to network with key stakeholders and gain a deeper understanding of macro-regional cooperation.
Inforegio - Macro-regional & Sea Basin Strategies Days 2026
The 3rd ranked teams (2 young persons per team) will be hosted in Izola, Slovenia, from 15–17 September 2026. During the Mediterranean Coast and Macro-regional Strategies Week, participants will focus on regional collaboration and sustainable coastal development. It is a perfect platform to connect with experts and peers from across the Mediterranean area while further developing their projects.
These events are much more than just prizes—they are platforms to collaborate, learn, and make a real-world impact. Whether in the heart of the EU in Brussels or on the Adriatic coast in Izola, your ideas will help shape the future of our macro-region.
This event is an exclusive reward for the winning teams of the POPRI EUSAIR Youth competition 2026 in both high school and university categories.
Join us in Skopje and be a driver of change for the future of our region!
