The Smart Manufacturing Innovation Centre (SMIC) in Novi Sad is inviting manufacturing small and medium-sized companies from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia to participate in the SMIC Smart Manufacturing Accelerator Program.
The programme helps manufacturing companies identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce resource consumption and plan their digital and green transformation through a structured, expert-led approach.
What participating companies receive?
Up to 15 selected manufacturing companies will receive, free of charge:
- An expert assessment of their factory by experienced SMIC advisors.
- A tailor-made Transformation Plan identifying priority improvements, recommended actions, implementation steps and estimated costs.
Following the assessments, up to 5 (five) companies will be selected for a second stage, receiving hands-on expert support to implement their Transformation Plans, including coaching, connections with technology providers and guidance on available financing opportunities.
Who can apply?
The call is open to small and medium-sized manufacturing companies that:
- Are registered and operating in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia or Serbia.
- Have fewer than 250 employees and an annual turnover of up to EUR 50 million.
- Have been operating for at least three years.
How to apply
Interested companies can submit their applications through the online application form. The application takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Info session
Register for the online information session on 19 November, from 11:00 to 12:00, to learn more about the programme, application requirements, benefits, expert support and other details of the Call for Applicants.
Application deadline: December 4, 2026
The programme is implemented under the UNIDO project Fostering Industry 4.0 for Green Transition and Circular Economy in the Western Balkans, financed by the Governments of Slovenia and Cyprus and delivered by SMIC in Novi Sad.
For further information, please contact Prof. Zoran Jelicic (zoran.jelicic@smic-rs.com), Prof. Miro Govedarica (miro.govedarica@smic-rs.com) or Aleksandar Filiposki (a.filiposki@unido.org).
Documents
Start your application form:
How ready is your factory for digital and green transformation?
Take about 30 minutes to assess your factory’s current operations, technologies and manufacturing capabilities across six key areas.
Your answers will help build a picture of your factory’s strengths and areas for improvement. At the end, you will receive an indicative readiness profile.
Ready to apply? Complete the self-assessment and a few questions about your company and your plans, then submit. Your submission is your application to the SMIC Smart Manufacturing Accelerator Programme. Application deadline: 4 December 2026.
