Why are companies
important?

Companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are key drivers of economic growth, employment, and innovation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Their competitiveness, resilience, and ability to adapt to new market demands directly impact the country’s sustainable economic development. The SEDEP project recognizes their role in job creation and export growth, placing a special focus on young and women entrepreneurs, as well as export-oriented companies ready to embrace digitalization and green business practices.

What will be done with the companies and why?

The key activities include:

Within the SEDEP project, companies will receive financial and technical support to improve their operations, enhance competitiveness, and address the challenges of digital and green transitions. Through grants and a voucher scheme, companies will be enabled to invest in modernization, digitalization, and the implementation of environmentally sustainable solutions.

Business digitalization

Support for the introduction of digital tools and solutions to increase efficiency and productivity.

Green business practices

Support for the introduction of digital tools and solutions to increase efficiency and productivity.

Skills development and employment

Training programs for employees and young professionals to align with labor market demands, with a special focus on digital and green skills.

Market and investor connections

Networking opportunities with key stakeholders, including investors and international partners, to improve market positioning and enable sustainable growth.

This combination of financial and technical support will help companies progress faster and strengthen their market positions in the long run.

What are the expected results?

Through the implementation of these activities, the following results are expected:

Increased competitiveness and resilience of companies through improved business models, digitalization, and adoption of environmentally sustainable technologies.
Creation of new jobs and improvement of working conditions, particularly in manufacturing industries.
Higher employment rates among young people and women through targeted support programs and skills development.
Empowerment of women entrepreneurs and young business owners through dedicated financial and technical assistance programs.
Strengthened business connections and internationalization, enabling companies to access new markets and investment opportunities more easily.

By providing financial and technical support, the SEDEP project contributes to strengthening the private sector, helping companies become more resilient, innovative, and competitive in both domestic and international markets.