Uniting key innovation actors – entrepreneurs, researchers, corporations, investors, and public institutions – the EIT Community Hub in Serbia drives collaboration and growth. The Hub provides access to programs, funding opportunities, and pan-European networks, acting as a one-stop shop to EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs).

By fostering cross-sector collaboration, it speeds up the validation and scaling of solutions by local innovators and creates connections between new ideas and established businesses. Through these efforts, the Hub supports Serbia’s socio-economic growth and strengthens its integration into the wider European innovation scene.  In the field of agri-food sector, the EIT Food Hub was established in Serbia 2024. The Hub connects key stakeholders, fosters collaboration between science and industry, supports startups, and promotes female entrepreneurship in agriculture. Its activities align with EIT Food missions, including Net Zero Food System, Healthier Lives Through Food, and building a fair, resilient food system.

The EIT Community Hub in Serbia serves to strengthen and expand national innovation ecosystem by actively engaging with entrepreneurs, researchers, companies, investors, and public institutions, and by serving as a bridge to the EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs). Serbia is a vibrant and promising place for innovation across all domains – from deep tech, life sciences, and AI to creative industries and sustainable solutions.