Focus Group on Industry 4.0 for Support Organizations from Macedonia
How can research, academia, and business support organizations accelerate the digital and green transformation of Macedonia’s industry?
Event details
- Focus Group
 - Webinar
 
About event
Representatives from business support organizations, academia, and research institutions in Macedonia are invited to take part in an exclusive focus group exploring how Industry 4.0, digitalization, and the circular economy can strengthen industrial transformation in the Western Balkans.
Organized under the UNIDO project “Fostering Industry 4.0 for Green Transition and Circular Economy in the Western Balkans”, funded by the Governments of Slovenia and Cyprus, the session provides an opportunity to exchange perspectives, align priorities, and strengthen cooperation for the region’s industrial future.
✅ Why join the focus group?
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Share insights on how BSOs, academia, and research institutions can better support SMEs in adopting digital and sustainable solutions.
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Discuss challenges and gaps in existing support systems, knowledge transfer, and research-to-industry linkages.
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Identify opportunities for collaboration, training, and policy development to foster innovation and circular practices.
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Contribute to shaping tailored support programs that address the real needs of the industrial and innovation ecosystem.
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Network with peers and experts engaged in advancing Industry 4.0 and the green transition.
 
🌍 Influence regional transformation
Your contributions will feed into UNIDO’s regional survey on Industry 4.0, helping to build a robust knowledge base on innovation ecosystems in the Western Balkans. The results will guide the design of policies, funding mechanisms, and capacity-building initiatives to accelerate digital and green industrial transformation.
📅 Session date and time
14 October 2025, 12:00 – 13:30
📢 How to get involved
Secure your participation by registering here.