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ZAZ Ventures supports deeptech innovators by helping them to bring their breakthrough research from the lab to the market with EC funding. We write funding proposals competing in the most selective European programmes, such as the European Innovation Council (EIC) and Eureka-Eurostars.

TIDEA focuses on process-driven consulting for SMEs and research organizations and builds custom frameworks to turn great ideas into tangible projects, products or services through: (i) idea assessment and funding opportunities screening; (ii) projects development and project cycle management under international grant programmes; (iii) technology transfer and capacity building; (iv) result-oriented monitoring and evaluation.

Cologne Area, Germany

Pirate Summit is an exclusive invitation-only event for startup founders and investors, dedicated to meaningful networking and peer-to-peer learning. Less bulls***, no VIPs, no suits, and lots of crazy stuff — think of the burn, the party, bungee jump tower or ziplining.In the role of Ambassador for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Slovenia I screen startups, investors and corporates from this region, allowing selected ones to bypass waiting list. Contact me if you are interested to attend Pirate Summit!

EIT Urban Mobility is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), working to encourage positive changes in the way people move around cities to make them more liveable places.As Investment Committee member I analyse and evaluate presented companies and provide investment advice.

London, United Kingdom

re:event automates event discovery process for individuals and organizations in tech industry, based on 2.000+ daily tracked sources.

Responsible for evaluation of project proposals under H2020 programme for SME Instrument, priority area 12: New Business Models.

Have been working to support entrepreneurs and startups in advancing their business and improving their skills as mentor, presenter and "grillmaster". Pioneers of the Balkans is a World Bank Group Investment Readiness program financed by the European Commission with the aim to find and support greatest startups in Balkan region. http://www.pioneersofthebalkans.iohttp://www.balkanventureforum.org

Established successful continuous cooperation with organizations from EU, and several municipalities and NGOs in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Scope of work includes project preparation consulting; project cycle management; consulting on EC programmes, administrative and financial management; while focusing on sectors of regional economic development, tourism, environment and natural resources, research and technological development with focus on ICT.Consulting activities already resulted in successful preparation of project proposals in field of sustainable tourism, environmental protection and RTD support for IPA and FP7 programmes, which have been approved from donors' side.

Extensive experience in project management with strong focus on setting up framework for project implementation. As a supervisory manager of all projects, implemented within the organization, my daily tasks include drafting management plans, scope verification, performance management, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of projects’ activities. Preparation of project proposals while using Logical Framework Matrix approach to throughout project design, clearly defining overall and specific objectives, achievable results and actions that shall lead to them, also defining S.M.A.R.T. indicators to measure achievement of these results.Management advisory through organizational development function, starting from identification of problems, evaluation of possible responses and acting accordingly.

Determining and fulfilling communication needs of the stakeholders through communication requirements analysis, communications planning and information distribution.International networking and fundraising towards international donors, establishing inter-agencies cooperation for development projects.Mentoring regarding EC programmes, specific regulations and calls for proposals.Preparation of project proposals for FP7, SEE and USAID programmes.

Through specific CIM (Das Centrum für internationale Migration und Entwicklung, www.cimonline.de) programme I have been working as integrated expert in Bosnia and Herzegovina to provide consultancy regarding integrated product marketing, branding and advertising, including graphic design, traditional distribution channels and new media.

Master, Communication And Information

Principal subjects/occupational skills covered: - Global Communication, International Relations, Intercultural Communication, European.

Bachelor, Informatics And Mathematics

Principal subjects/occupational skills covered: - Informatics and programming (data structures and algorithms, computer networks, web.

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