Policy background
Montenegro participates in the EU Research and Innovation programmes since 2008 and became fully associated member to Horizon Europe in January 2021.
Under Horizon Europe Montenegro is most successful in the Widening programme part, in Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, in cluster 5 (Climate, Energy, Mobility) and cluster 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment). Montenegro is the first country in the Western Balkans implementing a Smart Specialisation Strategy.
Funding opportunities
Horizon Europe
International cooperation opportunities in research and innovation can be found under Horizon Europe, the EU's key research and innovation funding programme until 2027.
Information flyers on Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe : apply for your funding now!
Projects and results
Research project database (CORDIS)
The Commission's primary portal for results of EU-funded research projects. Here you can find International cooperation projects related to Montenegro.
Project success stories
Stories of particularly successful EU-funded research projects involving Montenegro.
Contact
National Contact Points
The National Contact Points (NCPs) provide guidance, practical information and assistance on all aspects of participation in Horizon Europe.
European Commission
RTD-03-ASSIST
ec [dot] europa [dot] eu (DG Research and Innovation unit 03: International cooperation)
Documents
Montenegro is working on a host of promising research and innovation projects as part of its European path. Regional cooperation and collaboration amongst researchers to further build capacity in R&I is part of the process.
