Knowledge Hub

RESOURCES - FINANCING

BAU’s Knowledge Hub offers you a great variety of resources, training materials, tools and much more. If you are an active participant in one of BAU’s programs or you are preparing for one. then this hub is definitely a great place to start from.

Civitta

Funding programs are an important source of finance during the time of economic uncertainty and additional fuel to finance business activities and societal processes at any time.

Horizon Europe

The biggest EU research and innovation programme

EIC Accelerator

European Innovation Council open calls

Cascade Funding

A mechanism of the European Commission of allocating funds in order to support SMEs and start-ups in developing and implementing innovative digital solutions.

EIT Overview

European Institute of Innovation and Technology vision is to become the leading European initiative that empowers innovators and entrepreneurs to develop world-class solutions to societal challenges and creates growth and skilled jobs.

Erasmus+

The 2021-2027 program places a strong focus on social inclusion, green, and digital transitions, and promoting young people’s participation in democratic life.

Creative Europe

The Creative Europe program is the flagship instrument in support of the cultural and creative sectors – and the only one designed by the EU to support them specifically.

LIFE+ program for the environment and climate action

LIFE is the EU's flagship program for nature, biodiversity protection, and the fight against climate change. From 2021, LIFE will also fund actions related to energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Innovation Fund

Innovation Fund is one of the world's largest funding programmes for the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies.

Training Videos

Funding opportunities to boost your innovative projects

The challenges of startup-corporate collaboration

Kevin Hale - How to Pitch Your Startup | YCombinator

Literature

Personalization And Lifetime Value

7 ways the Western Balkans can develop an innovation ecosystem to grow the economy

How to Design a Better Pitch Deck

Stories about startups from South Eastern Europe

BAU

Business Accelerator UKIM (BAU) is a leading business-technology accelerator dedicated to fostering the growth of highly promising technology entrepreneurs, startups, spin-offs, and scale-ups in Macedonia. We provide support through financing/investment and a customized business acceleration program. We offer a range of resources, including mentoring, access to international markets and business networks, strategic business development assistance, and fundraising support.

Nestled beneath the wings of Macedonia's esteemed Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, BAU harnesses its rich technological expertise and leverages access to developmental infrastructure. What sets BAU apart, alongside the University, is its exceptional founding partners - RSM Macedonia (RSM), Crimson Development Foundation (CDF), and the Foundation Prof. Dr. Dimitar Stamboliev. Together, they bring a wealth of experience in investment portfolio management and business development, fortifying BAU's capacity to deliver exceptional services.

Mission

Our mission is to foster entrepreneurship in Macedonia by offering founders, startups, and scale-ups access to essential resources, knowledge, financial backing, and global market entry opportunities.

Our support encompasses early-stage investments, personalized business acceleration programs, and facilitation of connections to international markets, funds, networks, and communities.

Who we are

A team of experienced professionals

With years of business experience and a passion for excellence, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional INNOVATION results and exceeding our clients’ expectations.

Vladimir Atanasovski
INNOFEIT

Vladimir Atanasovski
INNOFEIT
Jaglika Jordanova Andrijeska
RSM

Jaglika Jordanova Andrijeska
RSM
Darko Arsov
CDF

Darko Arsov
CDF
Aleksandar Stamboliev
Chief Executive Officer

Representative of foundation prof. d-r Dimitar Stamboliev in BAU Shareholder Assembly & BAU Investment Committee

Aleksandar Stamboliev
Chief Executive Officer
Ivan Chorbev
UKIM

Ivan Chorbev
UKIM
Michael Gold
CDF

Michael Gold
CDF
Vojdan Jordanov
RSM

Vojdan Jordanov
RSM

Founding Partners

BAU statistics

Don't just take our word for it

0 Programs

0 Idea Evaluations

0 Investments

Contact us for more info

We are committed to fostering successful innovation in Macedonia.

Contact Us