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The 6th edition of <\/span>POPRI EUSAIR Youth concluded on May 20, 2026, in Skopje, North Macedonia, marking another milestone for this esteemed international competition dedicated to cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset across the Adriatic-Ionian macro-region.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Hosted as part of the <\/span>11th EUSAIR Forum<\/b><\/a>, the event brought together the most promising future entrepreneurs from 10 countries to demonstrate how their competencies can address the region's most pressing challenges<\/span>. This year's competition was particularly significant as the POPRI program entered 2026 as a proud winner of the <\/span>2025 European Enterprise Promotion Award (EEPA)<\/b><\/a> in the category of \"Supporting the Internationalisation of Business<\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n
Entrepreneurial Competencies as a Tool for Social Change.\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n
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The event kicked off with the <\/span>EUSAIR Talents panel<\/b>, titled <\/span>\"Can Purpose and Profit Coexist? Social Entrepreneurship is the Answer\". Moderated<\/i> by Samanta Brahaj, the discussion explored how entrepreneurial thinking can drive social change, addressing environmental sustainability and social inclusion<\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u201cYou are not only the leaders of tomorrow\u2014you are already shaping today<\/em>. And this is exactly what the Adriatic-Ionian Strategy is about: connecting people across the region<\/em>.\u201d<\/span> \u2014 <\/span>Gaby Hagm\u00fcller<\/b>, Programme Manager at the European Commission<\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n
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The Champions of 2026: Meet the Winners<\/b><\/h2>\n
After intense pitching at the Millennium 1 hall, an expert jury\u2014including <\/span>Jana Birsa, Prof. Dr. Radmil Polenakovikj, and Stefan Trajkov<\/b> for high schools, and <\/span>Matja\u017e Kljaji\u010d, Elizabeta Jovanovska, and Dejan Zlatkovski<\/b> for university students\u2014selected the top business models.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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\ud83e\udd47 <\/span>1st Place: Reevo (Slovenia)<\/b> \u2013 A smart RV security system combining a digital rearview mirror with AI-powered anti-theft protection.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Team: David Nogra\u0161ek, Luka Perme, Urban Bukovec<\/p>\n

Mentors: Kristjan Stopar, Uro\u0161 Nosan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83e\udd48 <\/span>2nd Place: EconomySwitch (Serbia)<\/b> \u2013 A hybrid EdTech solution (board game + digital platform) that teaches financial literacy and circular economy<\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n
Team: Djordje Jankovic, Masa Vukojevic, Marko Andjelkovic, Tamara RajicJana Pavlovic<\/div>\n
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Mentors: Marija Urosevic<\/p>\n

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\ud83e\udd49 <\/span>3rd Place: Fleeve (Italy)<\/b> \u2013 An innovative modular bottle system (Mobble) designed to simplify everyday essentials and reduce waste<\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Team: Bortolussi Sara, Pasqualetti Tania<\/p>\n

Mentor: Tiziana Tibalt<\/p>\n

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\ud83e\udd47 <\/span>1st Place: SILA (Serbia)<\/b> \u2013 A B2B SaaS face-recognition layer for luxury retail that identifies VIP customers to personalize their shopping experience<\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n
Team: Lana Radmilovi\u0107, Novica Trifkovi\u0107<\/div>\n
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\ud83e\udd48 <\/span>2nd Place: SeaSense (Montenegro)<\/b> \u2013 An AI-based coastal monitoring solution that detects marine pollution in real time through smart sensors and GPS<\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Team: \u0110uro Radonji\u0107, Stefan Kne\u017eevi\u0107<\/p>\n

Mentors: Vladan Ma\u0161anovi\u0107, Radivoje Drobnjak<\/p>\n

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\ud83e\udd49 <\/span>3rd Place: Nitrio (Slovenia)<\/b> \u2013 A nutrition support platform for training centers that utilizes an AI assistant to provide coaches with client progress insights<\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Team: Naja Zagorc<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Exclusive Prizes: A Springboard to Europe<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n
Beyond international recognition, the winning teams in both categories were awarded exclusive study tours<\/span>:<\/span><\/div>\n
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  • 1st and 2nd Place Teams:<\/b> An exclusive study tour to <\/span>Brussels<\/b> (July 8\u20139, 2026) to participate in the <\/span>Macro-regional & Sea Basin Strategies Days 2026<\/i>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 3rd Place Teams:<\/b> A hosted visit to <\/span>Izola, Slovenia<\/b> (September 15\u201317, 2026) for the <\/span>Mediterranean Coast and Macro-regional Strategies Week<\/i>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    These prizes connect young changemakers with international experts and the European entrepreneurial ecosystem, ensuring their bold visions transition from ambitious dreams into realistic business models.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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    Closing reception photo at the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Skopje<\/b><\/h2>\n

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    The event concluded with a reception hosted by the <\/span>Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Skopje<\/b>, where <\/span>Nika Rotar<\/b>, Deputy Head of Mission, welcomed the young innovators.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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